P174434 – Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project (Tonga, East Asia And Pacific)

IDAD9270

TO-MET-521684-CS-INDV

Individual Consultant Selection (INDV); market approach: Open, National

Other Education Public Administration - Education

86121803 Technical professional schools

English

The Government of the Kingdom of Tonga (GoT) Ministry of Education and Training (MET) Tonga Safe and Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP)-P174434 REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) 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 the consulting services, Environment and Social Safeguards Officer 2. The Consultant service (“the Services”) includes support to the Project Management Unit (PMU) to implement the safeguard aspects of the project. This is to ensure compliance with the World Bank’s triggered safeguard policies and the Tongan environmental, social and land laws, regulations and procedures related to Tonga Safe Resilience School Project. The shortlisting criteria are: 1. A bachelor’s degree from a tertiary institution in a relevant discipline such as, social sciences environmental or similar disciplines. Or Diploma level with minimum 7 years of working experience in managing environmental, social safeguards, health, and safety risks, as evidenced in the CV. 2. A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in managing environmental, social safeguards, health, and safety risks, as evidenced in the CV 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 22 May 2026. 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 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. Attention : TSRSP Project Manager Email : [email protected];[email protected] ADDRESS : MET Head Office, Hala Vaha’akolo Rd, Tofoa, Tongatapu