Request for Expressions of Interest Individual Consulting Services

Grant No: IDA-D3660

Assignment Title: Reviewing of Pre-Departure Training Needs and Develop Training Program

Reference No: TO-MIA-123146-CS-INDV

 The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) & Ministry of Education and Training (MET) 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 Component 3 of the SET Project. It is anticipated that the position will commence as soon as possible for 2 months duration. The Consultant will be working closely with the Overseas Employment Division under the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MET). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the above-named assignments can be obtained by clicking here.

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 indicating your interest. Also provide a resume to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements including contact details of at least three referees. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, training and development, human resources, business administration, or equivalent.
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in capacity development, teaching, and/or training curriculum development for adult education or associated responsibilities in training program administration and management support.
• Demonstrated experiences in reviewing training needs and develop training plans for low skills level and vocational education for adults.

• Demonstrated experiences in conducting market research.

• Familiarity with the core migration programs (Seasonal Worker Program, Recognized Seasonal Employer Scheme etc.)
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in both Tongan and English are required.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to manage relationships in a respectful way.
• Experience in interviews and interact with a range of stakeholders.

• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) is required.
• Consultant must be in-country to implement the assignment.

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” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), 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. In alignment with the Eligibility clause of the World Bank Procurement Regulations, please note that all government officials and civil servants (permanent staff) under the Tongan Government are not eligible to apply. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form with attachments of no more than 3MG, to the email address provided below. Your application should be clearly marked as “Expression of Interest for Activity reference TO-MIA-123146-CS-INDV” by 21 June 2021.