Contract Advisor
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience: Federated States | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: FM-NORMA-570157-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Curriculum and Scholarships. Located in Micronesia, Federated States of, Asia, this opportunity is open to individual consultants.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the infrastructure sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
(Open/International)
Country: Federated States of Micronesia
Project: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER)
Grant No.: E371-FM
Assignment Title: Contract Management Advisor
Reference No.: FM-NORMA-570157-CS-INDV
The National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience (PROPER) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include providing dedicated contract management and administration expertise for the planning, mobilization, implementation, monitoring, change control, claims management, payment verification support, completion and close-out of PROPER Project contracts. The Consultant will provide advisory and administrative support throughout the contract lifecycle, working closely with the PROPER PIU, CIU Procurement and Financial Management teams, technical specialists, supervision consultants, designated legal advisers and relevant implementing agencies, while maintaining clear separation between contract administration, procurement decision-making, technical certification, legal advice and the contractual responsibilities of contractors and consultants.
The FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Firm’s staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of the individual applicant shall be considered in the selection process. 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 experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, and copies of degree(s) and relevant certificates).
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found on the DOFA website at dofa.gov.fm or at the NORMA website at norma.fm. The assignment is for twelve (12) months, with an estimated level of effort of up to eighty-seven (87) person-days and includes one (1) agreed in-country mission to FSM of up to fifteen (15) person-days. The expected start date is November 2026 or earlier.
The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in law, business administration, engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, procurement, project management or another field relevant to contract administration. A postgraduate qualification or recognized contract/project management certification is an advantage.
- At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in contract administration or contract management, including demonstrated responsibility for monitoring contract performance, variations/amendments, claims, payments, records and close-out.
- Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and interpreting complex contractual documents, as well as supporting contract negotiations and change control, within a professional English-speaking business environment.
- Demonstrated experience administering consulting services, goods and works contracts, including works/infrastructure contracts and experience coordinating with supervision consultants.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Experience with infrastructure contracts.
- Experience with World Bank-financed or other multilateral development bank/donor-funded projects.
- Experience working in small island developing states, Pacific Island countries or comparable remote environments.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Seventh Edition, September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800 to 1700 hours Pohnpei local time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail, or preferably by e-mail) by October 28th, 2026, 3:00 Pm Pohnpei Local Time.
Ms. Camille Inatio
Executive Director
National Oceanic Resource Management Authority
Attn: Mr. Okean Ehmes, PROPER Project
PO Box PS 122
Pohnpei, FM 96941
Federated States of Micronesia
Email: proper.procurement@norma.fm
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 23, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00476711. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience: Federated States
Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience: Federated States has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Infrastructure, Finance & Banking, and Education & Training. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Second Phase for Economic Resilience: Federated States in Micronesia, Federated States of. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Micronesia, Federated States of. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00476711 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Find tenders like this automatically
Set up alerts and filters that match your business — never miss a relevant opportunity again.