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9100 MOH Heart Project - REOI 16 - 27 Mar 2026

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Financial Management Officer (FMO)

Country: Tonga
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Health
Project Title: Health Enhancement and Resiliency in Tonga (HEART) Project
Source of Funding: P180965 / E377-TO
Assignment Title: Financial Management Officer (FMO)
Reference No.: TO-MOH-533813-CS-INDV
Duration: Initial contract for two (2) years, extendable annually upon mutual understanding and performance up to duration of project (5 years)
Probation: Six (6) months’ probation period may extend depending on candidate’s satisfactory performance. Annual performance review to determine, if contract would be extended.
Expected Start Date: April 2026

The Kingdom of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank for an exciting project, the Health Enhancement and Resiliency in Tonga (HEART) Project to support the health sector development in Tonga. The Senior Project Officer position will be part of the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the HEART Project in the Ministry of Health (MOH).

The position is a full-time contract for 2 years, with an annual extension based on mutual understanding and satisfactory performance up to duration of the project of 5 years. Contract staff will be required to provide hands-on support in this area of specialty, across a range of project activities.

The advertised position is now available and applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates based on the selection criteria expressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) below.

The Implementation Agency now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of qualifications, experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS (as per TOR):

Minimum Requirements

  1. At least 5 years’ broad experience with donor or public funded projects in accounting including evidence of similar hands-on work.
  2. Fluency in English and demonstrated ability to be able to write succinct reports which clearly articulate identified issues.
  3. Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills.

Desirable Requirements

  1. Previous experience in Donors (The World Bank and similar donors) funded projects is an advantage.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse team and various levels of government
  3. A knowledge of the relevant Tongan Legislation would be an advantage.

 Qualification/Education

  1. Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Public, Business Administration or related fields
  2. Membership of a professional bodies (e.g.CA, CPA, TSA).
  3. Experience with the WB, donors, public funded projects in Finance, Accounting
  4. Demonstrated experience in developing countries and similar assignments in the region, particularly working in Tonga.

Knowledge and Skills:

  1. Completion of the World Bank or any professional training modules related to FM, CM & Procurement
  2. Any other relevant areas of expertise.

Minimum Requirements

(13 points)

i. At least 5 years’ broad experience with donor or public funded projects in accounting including evidence of similar hands-on work. (5 points)

ii. Fluency in English and demonstrated ability to be able to write and present succinct reports which clearly articulate identified issues. (5 points)

iii. Excellent Microsoft Excel Skills. (3 points)

Desirable Requirements

(12 points)

iv. Previous experience in Donors (The World Bank and similar donors) funded projects is an advantage. (5 points)

v. Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse team and various levels of government. (5 points)

vi. A knowledge of the relevant Tongan Legislation would be an advantage. (2 points)

Qualification/Education (60 points)

vii. Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Public, Business Administration or related fields.

a. Bachelor Degree (10 points)

b. Master’s Degree (15 points)

viii. Membership of a professional bodies (e.g.CA, CPA, TSA) (5 points)

ix. Experience with the WB, donors, public funded projects in Finance, Accounting:

a. 3 to 5 years experience (10 points)

b. 5 to 10 years experience (20 points)

c. 10+ years experience (30 points)

x. Demonstrated experience in developing countries and similar assignments in the region, particularly working in Tonga. (10 points)

Knowledge and Skills

(10 points)

xi. Completion of the World Bank or any professional training modules related to FM, CM & Procurement, (5 points)

xii. Any other relevant areas of expertise. (5 points)

Please note that an interview and test may be administered if required to top ranked candidate(s).

The remuneration package for this position is attractive and will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and previous remunerations for similar assignments.

Further information can be obtained at the email above during office hours 08:30 to 16:30 hours weekdays.

A firm is eligible to nominate an individual – however, note that only the experience and qualifications of the nominated individual shall be used in the selection process, and that (their) corporate experience shall not be considered. The firm, if proposing an individual, must specify whether the contract would be signed with the firm or the proposed individual.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated Feb.2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the above cited Procurement Regulations.

INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION:

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by e-mail no later than 16:30pm (Tongan Time) on Friday, 27 March 2026.

Subject: Expression of Interest – Financial Management Officer (FMO)
Attn: Dr. Reynold ‘Ofanoa
Chief Executive Officer
Ministry of Health
Vuna Road, Sopu, Nukuálofa,
Tonga
Tel: (676) 7401201

Address hard copies submissions to the address above. All electronic applications to Mr. Jonathan Kwok (jyskwok [at] outlook [dot] com) and CC: heart_procurement [at] health [dot] gov [dot] to, fukofukas [at] health [dot] gov [dot] to with the subject heading “Expression of Interest – Financial Management Officer (FMO)”.

Documents that MUST be submitted:

  1. A cover Letter indicating your interest in this assignment (addressed to the CEO, Ministry of Health).
  2. Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant (must include at least two referees and their details).
  3. Supporting Documents: Transcripts, certificates, supporting letter from referees, and any other document that may be of support to your application.

Please limit your CV to only 3-5 pages addressing each of the Selection Criteria with exact details.

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