GOVERNMENT OF TONGA
Ministry of Internal Affairs
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
• 2x Support Trainer for Pre-Departure Training
| Grant No: | IDA-D3660 |
| Assignments | Support Trainer for Pre-Departure Training: x 2 |
| Reference Numbers: | (TO-MIA-418545-CS-INDV and TO-MIA-418548-CS-INDV) |
The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) have received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Skills and Employment for Tongans Project (SET) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include managing of various responsibilities under the SET Project. It is anticipated that this position will commence as soon as possible for 5 months period. The Consultant will be working closely with MIA to provide support in the implementation of Translation to all PDB training materials, monitoring and evaluation of the project, communication and training under SET Project.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by requesting a copy of the TOR from setprocurement [at] set-tonga [dot] to
The Ministry of Internal Affairs via the SET Project now invites eligible individual (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting: (a) cover letter, (b) CV to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements. The criteria for selecting the Consultants are provided in detail in each TOR but not limited to:
- A relevant qualification
- General competencies
- Progressive professional experience with office administration, management, or relevant field
- Essential specialized skills/ knowledge/ competency
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per paragraph 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations.
A firm is eligible to nominate an individual and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of the nominated individual shall be used in the selection process, and that (their) corporate experience shall not be taken into account. The firm, if proposing an individual, must specify whether the contract would be signed with the firm or the proposed individual.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants (INDV) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained via email request to the address provided below during office hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
All expressions of interest must be delivered via email to the address provided below with attachments. Your application should be clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for [state assignment title]” by 10th May 2024.
Attention: ‘Ilisapesi Bake, SET Team Leader
Email: setprocurement [at] set-tonga [dot] to and copy teamleader [at] set-tonga [dot] to
Address: Level 2, Molisi Building, Salote Rd, Nukualofa, Tonga
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