TA, Review Social Behaviour Change and Communication (SBCC) Strategy and Action Plan with proposals for refinements and an implementation plan for specified activities derived from the National Strategy and Action Plan

GOVERNMENT OF TONGA MINISTRY OF HEALTH

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Country:

Tonga

Implementing Agency:

Ministry of Health

Project Title:

Health Enhancement and Resiliency in Tonga (HEART) Project

Source of Funding:

P180965 / E377-TO

Assignment Title:

1.3.04.01 To Map Resources available for NCD Strategy, identify implementation gaps and duplications. [TO-MOH-533821-CS-INDV]

Duration:

3 months

Assignment Title:

1.3.01.01 TA, Review Social Behaviour Change and Communication (SBCC) Strategy and Action Plan with proposals for refinements and an implementation plan for specified activities derived from the National Strategy and Action Plan [TO-MOH-533823-CS-INDV]

Duration:

5-6 months

Expected Start Date:

November 2026

The Kingdom of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank for an exciting project, the Health Enhancement and Resiliency in Tonga (HEART) Project to support the health sector development in Tonga. The advertised position is now available and applications are sought from suitably qualified candidates based on the selection criteria expressed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) below. 1.3.04.01 To Map Resources available for NCD Strategy, identify implementation gaps and duplications. [TO-MOH-533821-CS-INDV]

TOR: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1wFheBMrtusUob7E3hJgqKw2h9s3-G_Xe?usp=sharing

1.3.01.01 TA, Review Social Behaviour Change and Communication (SBCC) Strategy and Action Plan with proposals for refinements and an implementation plan for specified activities derived from the National Strategy and Action Plan [TO-MOH-533823-CS-INDV]

TOR: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1HcpTw5WCmWd7A6Iz-QvpSnklzcU8oXvz?usp=sharing

The Implementation Agency 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 qualifications, experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS (as per TOR):

The individual consultant should demonstrate: Criteria Maximum score

Qualifications (minimum requirement)

10

Experience

40

Expertise

50

The consultant will be selected through the “Individual Consultant Selection method” in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (Procurement Regulations) of February 2025, Sixth Edition.

When qualified individual Consultants are unavailable or cannot sign a contract directly with a Borrower because of a prior agreement with a firm, the Borrower may invite firms to provide qualified individual Consultants for the assignment. The evaluation shall be based on the relevant qualifications and experience of the individual Consultant.

Please be advised, applicants who are Public Servants wishing to apply must comply with Government of Tonga public service policies and applicable eligibility and conflict-of-interest requirements. Any required resignation, release, or approval should be completed and documented in accordance with those requirements before appointment. Advance Contracting of the Procurement Regulations (Clause 5.1) will be applicable to this contract.

INSTRUCTION FOR SUBMISSION:

Interested consultants shall submit:

their Curriculum Vitae with copies of their academic qualifications and, where relevant, professional registration; a statement of relevant experience (maximum three pages) addressing the qualification and experience requirements; Description of similar assignments undertaken and relevance to these TORs contact details of three referees, including the most recent immediate supervisor; an outline work plan, including timeframes for the achievement of deliverables; and proposed time and travel requirements for consultations and work in Tonga.

Applications are to be submitted electronically (pdf format), and short-listed candidates may be invited to submit additional information. Candidates may be called to interview and reference checks will be undertaken prior to engagement.

Expressions of interest must be submitted by e-mail no later than 16:00pm (Tongan Time) on Friday, 13 November 2026 .

Subject: Expression of Interest – <insert Assignment Title>

Attn: [contact details removed]

Chief Executive Officer Ministry of Health Vuna Road, Sopu, Nukuálofa, Tonga

Tel: [contact details removed]

All electronic applications to [contact details removed] (JKwok@mohpmu.to) and CC: SFukofuka@mohpmu.to with the subject heading “Expression of Interest – <insert Assignment Title>” .