Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project ( - Тендер #65905227)

• Project ID

P502591

• Project Title

Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project

• Country

Pacific 1 (EPF1)

• Notice No

OP00371026

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

FJ-PIFS-496763-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Aug 14, 2025 16:00

• Published Date

Jul 30, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Pacific Island Forum Secretariat

• Name

Ajay Jagannath

• Address

Ratu Sukuna Road, Suva, Fiji.

• City

• Province/State

Pacific 1 (EPF1)

• Postal Code

• Country

Pacific 1 (EPF1)

• Phone

+6797353432

• Email

ajayj@forumsec.org

• Website

www.forumsec.org

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Country: Fiji

Name of Project: Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBR) Project

Project No: P502591

Grant Number: E367-4P

Assignment Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Reference No.: FJ-PIFS-496763-CS-INDV

• The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and eight pacific island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project” (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services. The PIFS is the Implementing Agency for the regional project.
• PIFS requires services of a Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to be based in the Project Management Unit (PMU), to lead and manage the project’s monitoring and evaluation functions to ensure data-driven decision-making, compliance with PIFS/World Bank reporting requirements, and learning across participating PICs.
• PIFS now invites eligible individual consultants (“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. The shortlisting criteria are:

Mandatory:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in public policy, development studies, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in M&E, preferably on World Bank or other donor-funded regional projects.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and operationalizing M&E systems.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Pacific regional development challenges.
• Experience working with government institutions and multi-country programs.
• Proficiency in monitoring cross-border financial sector programs, including AML/CFT compliance, Financial Inclusion, and related programs.

• 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 IPF Borrowers” (6th Edition) February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
• Further information, including a copy of the TOR, can be obtained at the address below (or by email) during office hours 08:00 to 16:00 hours Fiji Time.
• Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (by e-mail) by August 14, 2025, at 16:00 hours Fiji Time.

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Attn: Project Coordinator

Private Mail Bag, Suva

PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.

Tel: 679-3312600

E-mail: paulk@forumsec.org/timaimaq@forumsec.org

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Terms of Reference (ToR): Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist

Project Title: Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (P502591)

Location: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Suva, Fiji (with travel as required)

Reports to: Project Coordinator, PMU

Contract Type: Individual Consultant

Duration: 36 months (renewable based on performance and project needs)

1. Background

The Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (P502591), funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), seeks to enable continuous access to correspondent banking services and improve the enabling environment in participating Pacific Island Countries (PICs). A Project Management Unit (PMU) housed at PIFS leads implementation and coordination across participating countries.

The project comprises two main components:

- Component 1: Provision of temporary and emergency correspondent banking services.

- Component 2: Enabling environment and regulatory harmonization, which includes the development of monitoring tools such as the CBR Resilience Index and strengthening AML/CFT and payment systems oversight.

The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist will be responsible for supporting evidence-based implementation through robust data collection, analysis, and reporting on project progress in line with the Results Framework and PIFS/World Bank guidelines.

2. Objectives of the Assignment

To lead and manage the project’s monitoring and evaluation functions to ensure data-driven decision-making, compliance with PIFS/World Bank reporting requirements, and learning across participating PICs.

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

Monitoring and Evaluation (100%)

• In coordination with the Payments Expert, oversee the collection of remittance data and gender-disaggregated data on usage of financial services across the participating PICs.
• In coordination with the Payments Expert, and leveraging the pilot program, develop the CBR Resilience Index to monitor the availability and quality of CBRs in the region.
• Monitor the environmental and social risks and impacts, in accordance with the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP).
• Operationalize the project’s M&E framework in alignment with the Project Development Objectives (PDOs) and Results Framework.
• Lead the design and implementation of data collection methodologies, tools, and systems.
• Collaborate with PIC focal points and technical leads to ensure consistent and timely data collection across all participating countries.
• Maintain a centralized database to track progress on project indicators, disaggregated by country and gender (where applicable).
• Ensure quality control, verification, and triangulation of data from different sources.
• Prepare quarterly and annual M&E performance reports in accordance with project requirements.
• Contribute to the World Bank Implementation Support Missions (ISMs) and quarterly Project Steering Committee (PSC) reporting.
• Support mid-term reviews, project completion assessments, and any third-party evaluations.
• Provide training and technical assistance to national coordinators and implementing partners on M&E practices.
• Identify key learnings and trends, and facilitate adaptive management practices across the PMU.
• Revise and update the Results Framework and M&E Plan, as necessary, in consultation with the PMU and World Bank.
• Revision of the Project Operating Manual (POM) and Project Appraisal Document (PAD) as may be required in consultation with PIFS/PICs and WB team.

4. Deliverables

• M&E Work Plan with timeline and responsibilities within one month of contract start.
• Updated Results Framework and indicator tracking table (quarterly).
• Quarterly and annual M&E performance reports.
• Consolidated M&E inputs for PIFS/World Bank ISRs and PSC briefings.
• Training materials and capacity-building sessions for PIC focal points and PMU staff.

5. Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory:

• Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in public policy, development studies, economics, statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in M&E, preferably on World Bank or other donor-funded regional projects.
• Demonstrated experience in designing and operationalizing M&E systems.
• Strong analytical and data visualization skills.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Pacific regional development challenges.
• Experience working with government institutions and multi-country programs.
• Proficiency in monitoring cross-border financial sector programs, including AML/CFT compliance, Financial Inclusion, and related programs.

6. Institutional Arrangements

The M&E Specialist will report to the Project Coordinator and work closely with the Technical Advisory Committee, PMU technical experts, and PIC country focal points. The position is based at the PIFS in Suva, Fiji, with periodic travel to participating countries.

7. Duration and Payment

This is a full-time consultancy position for an initial period of 36 months, subject to annual performance reviews and project needs. Payments will be made monthly based on submission and approval of timesheets and key deliverables.

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