MHEWS Systems Coordinator [SOFF]
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience - Samoa Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: WS-MNRE-534287-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the Monitoring Evaluation, environment and climate, education and training, information and communication technology and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Curriculum, Banking and Scholarships. Located in Samoa, Pacific & Oceania, 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 Monitoring Evaluation 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)
Name of Project | Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) – Samoa Project |
Loan No/Credit No/ Grant Number | Grant No. E636-WS |
Assignment Title | Systems Coordinator (Systematic Observations Financing Facility) |
Procurement Plan Ref Number | WS-MNRE-534287-CS-INDV |
Country of Delivery | Samoa |
The Government of Samoa through the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) - Samoa Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include provision of overseeing activities funded by the Systematic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) grant under the PREPARE-Samoa Project for the MNRE, while providing technical assistance to support the planning, coordination, implementation, management, monitoring, and review of activities funded under SOFF, with a focus on the key components and outputs that MNRE is responsible for delivering.
The assignment will be undertaken by an Individual Consultant (IC) on a full-time basis in Samoa for an initial period of 24 months, with a possible extension subject to performance appraisal and MNRE’s project needs. It is anticipated to commence by January 2027. This position requires the highest acceptable standards of effective performance.
The MNRE 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 experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
Minimum experience and capability;
- A postgraduate degree in a discipline related to disaster risk management or equivalent, or a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant working experience in disaster risk management, is preferable
- Minimum 8 years of experience in organizations such as public sector, NGOs, development partners organizations or the private sector at management level or with management responsibilities
- Demonstrated high-level project implementation/management experience and an understanding of project- cycle principles, log-frames, monitoring and evaluation in line with the requirements of development partners
- Relevant practical experience in procurement and financial management skills of large and complex program budgets funded by development partners
- Excellent communication skills, including good oral and written English, report writing, and the ability to write for and to a variety of stakeholder hierarchies
- Demonstrated skills in leadership, coordination and the mentoring of staff
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse cultural and multi-disciplinary background
The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: Ministry of Finance’s Tender Link Portal: http://portal.tenderlink.com/mof_samoa/. or can be obtained at the address given below.
Afaese Luteru Tauvale
Assistant CEO – Samoa Meteorology Division (SMD)
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
E-mail: luteru.tauvale@mnre.gov.ws
Copy: savaliga.tanuvasa@mwti.gov.ws or maccarios.auvae@mnre.gov.ws
Expressions of interest including documentary evidence must be no longer than 30 pages and must be delivered and submitted to the address below by no later than 11am local time, Monday 29th November, 2026.
It may also be submitted electronically via the Ministry of Finance’s Tender Link Portal: http://portal.tenderlink.com/mof_samoa/. Late submissions will not be considered.
Secretary of Tenders Board
Ministry of Finance
Central Bank of Samoa, Level 4
APIA
Tel: +685-34333
Sincerely,
__________________
Tofilau Valasi Iosefa
Acting CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on November 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00478810. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience - Samoa Project
Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience - Samoa Project has issued 9 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Finance & Banking, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Samoa. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Pacific Region Preparedness, Adaptation and Resilience - Samoa Project in Samoa. 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 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning 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 Samoa. 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 OP00478810 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Find tenders like this automatically
Premium shows the full details of every tender like this one and alerts you instantly when a new one is published.