REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
PASO REFORM PROJECT
PACIFIC AVIATION INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Assignment Title: PASO REFORM PROJECT MANAGER
Reference: PASO/INDV/A08.5
The Pacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the PASO REFORM PROJECT and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include a PASO REFORM PROJECT MANAGER to support implementation of project activities. It is anticipated that the consultant will commence as soon as possible over a twelve (12) month period and will ideally be based in-country. Please note that the Project is due to close on 31 December 2021 and the successful applicant will be offered a contract not past this date.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/aag7yeasofhnws6/TOR%20for%20A08.2.2%20Project%20Manager%20%282021%29_18%20Nov%202020_advertised.docx?dl=0
The PASO 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 situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process.
The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
- A relevant tertiary qualification from a recognized institution, in the area of Business Administration, Project Management or similar.
- A relevant project management qualification;
- At least five years of relevant work experience, e.g. in project management, program coordination, or grant management roles.
- Proven experience in managing multi-faceted projects with diverse stakeholders and tight timelines
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills in English, with demonstrable high level reporting skills;
- Familiarity with project requirements of the World Bank;
- Experience in the aviation sector, preferably in regulatory oversight.
- Experience in the Pacific region.
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 July 2016, revised in November 2017 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at contacting procurement@paiptfsu.com
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form by email (no more than 3MG) procurement@paiptfsu.com by 1 December 2020.
