Recruitment of Procurement Officer (Second)
About This Opportunity
Request for Expression of Interest | Project: Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: TO-MET-543472-CS-INDV
This is a consulting contract in the infrastructure, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in Tonga, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before May 27, 2026.
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)
TONGA
TONGA SAFE RESILIENT SCHOOL PROJECT (TSRSP)
Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-D9270
Assignment Title: Recruitment of Procurement Officer (Second)
Reference No: TO-MET-543472-CS-INDV
The Ministry of Education and Training has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment an be found by Ctrl + Click to follow
Procurement Officer 2_Draft TOR_WB comments.docx - Google Docs
OR
can be obtained at the address given below.
Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.
The Ministry of Education and Training via the TSRSP now invites eligible individual (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services by submitting:
- Cover letter stating your interest and responding to the selection criteria (maximum 2 pages)
- Resume and Supporting Documents to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements (maximum 5 pages).
The criteria for selecting the Consultants are provided in detail in the TOR but not limited to:
- At least Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Finance/Law/Economics/Business or Diploma in Procurement and Supply or equivalent from recognized institution like Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)
- Member of a Procurement Professional Body like CIPS etc. will be an asset Experience with the WB, donors, public funded projects in Procurement
- Demonstrated experience in developing countries and similar assignments in the region, particularly working in Tonga.
- At least 5 years’ broad experience with donor or public funded projects in procurement including evidence of similar hands-on work.
- Procurement: working knowledge in preparing technical specifications and technical evaluation in procurement will be an advantage
- Experience in a donor funded project or organization will be an added advantage
- Completion of the World Bank or any professional training would be an advantage
- Any other relevant areas of expertise.
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” February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 0830 to 1630 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below, either by hand delivery, mail, fax, or e-mail, no later than 2pm (Tonga time) on 27 May 2026.
Attention : TSRSP Project Manager
Email : projectmanager@tsrsp.to
procurement@tsrsp.to
ADDRESS : MET Head Office, Hala Vaha’kolo Rd, Tofoa, Tongatapu
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00443046. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project
Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project has issued 13 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Finance & Banking, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Tonga. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 Tonga. 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 OP00443046 when communicating with the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is May 27, 2026. You have 5 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project in Tonga. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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