Project Engineer for TSRSP

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Project Engineer

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT

Ministry of Education & Training(MET) Tonga Safe Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP)

Assignment Title: Project Engineer

Reference No .: TSRSPCON02/2026

Due Date: 8 December 2026, 4:30 PM (Tonga time)

The Government of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tonga Safe Resilient Schools Project (TSRSP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services for Project Engineer.

The Consultant service (“the Services”) required will provide technical support to the TSRSP to help deliver the project activities. The Project Engineer will support all component 1 activities including but not limited to: (a) provide onsite advice to the PMU on technical issues specifically on all aspects relating to civil/construction building works (design, bid documentation, supervision, contract management etc.); (b) undertake site supervision and/or oversight of works, (c) review of technical documents, structural design reports, cost estimates and TORs; and (d) support for strengthening of school infrastructure and maintenance.

The Ministry of Education & Training (MET) now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing their Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Curriculum Vitae (should include a description of education and general qualifications, similar assignments, experience in similar conditions etc. and the names, business contacts and email addresses of three referees).

The Shortlisting criteria are: Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Qualifications: a)At least Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.

Experience a) At least 5 years of work experience in building design and construction supervision works. b) Direct experience handling disaster-resilient design techniques (high-wind cyclone tie-downs, seismic retrofitting, and flood -resilient foundation works c) Structural, civil or other relevant engineering design experience of buildings specifically Reinforced Cement Concrete, timber and masonry type buildings including the investigation of both new and existing building. d) Condition assessment of existing building infrastructure including and development of retrofitting design e) Experience with maintenance of buildings and WASH facilities. f)Construction supervision experience including inspection and certification of construction. g) Relevant experience in donor funded operation such as World Bank (WB) and ADB funded projects etc. h) Experience with working in the Pacific Islands Countries.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing Borrowers” revised November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained by sending an email to: Lilika Ohi, lilikaohi@gmail.com , Project Management Unit, TSRSP, MET. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by e-mail) by 8 December 2026 .

INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION: Address for Hard -copy submissions:

Attention to: ‘Isileli Oko, CEO, Ministry of Education and Training, (MET)

TSRSP PMU Office , Tonga High School Sports Complex (behind Tonga High School, opposite 21st Century Store) Kolofo’ou.

E-mail for electronic Submission to:

Lilika Ohi (Procurement) lilikaohi@gmail.com and copy to Ana Kris (Project Manager) anafekau@gmail.com

Documents that MUST be submitted:

1. Cover Letter (addressed to the CEO, Ministry of Education and Training.)

2. Curriculum Vitae of the Applicant (must include at least two referees.)

3. Supporting Documents: Transcripts, certificates, supporting letter from referees, and any other document that may be of support to your application.

Please limit your CV to only 3-5 pages addressing each of the Selection Criteria with exact details.