Statistical Innovation and Capacity Building in Tonga (Тонга - Тендер #59537535)

• Project ID

P171377

• Project Title

Statistical Innovation and Capacity Building in Tonga

• Country

Tonga

• Notice No

OP00325871

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

TO-TSD-456663-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Dec 17, 2024 16:30

• Published Date

Dec 01, 2024

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Tonga Statistics Department

• Name

"Ana Soakai

• Address

Nuku"alofa, Tonga

• City

• Province/State

Tonga

• Postal Code

• Country

Tonga

• Phone

23300

• Email

asoakai@stats.gov.to

• Website

Tonga Statistics Department (TSD)

Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI)

Selection of an International Individual Consultant (INDV)

The Government of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Tonga"s Statistical Innovation and Capacity Building in Tonga Project. The total funding envelope is US $2 million. The project objective is to improve the quality and efficiency of welfare data collection and accessibility to comparable welfare data in Tonga. The project intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) aim to improve the accuracy and reliability of Tonga"s national accounts by improving the estimation of GDP price deflators and enhancing the scope of value added by the HIES data to the National Accounts Indicators.

The assignment will be conducted remotely and in the country. It is anticipated that the Consultant will commence in February for 3 months. The assignment"s detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be obtained from Ms. ‘Ana Soakai at asoakai@stats.gov.to.

The Tonga Statistic Department (TSD) is the implementing agency and 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 describing experience in similar assignments)

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Qualifications:

• Possession of a Master’s degree in statistics or a related discipline.

Experience:

• A minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience with at least five years’ experience in national accounts, price index, and economic statistics.
• Proven expertise in data analysis and statistical modelling.
• Strong knowledge of economic theory and econometric techniques.
• Experience developing and implementing price indices and working with HIES data and its applications.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R).
• Prior experience in a similar role within a donor-funded project is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrated work experience in Tonga or the region, particularly with relevant stakeholders reliant on statistical data, is desirable.
• Overseas experience in countries or regional organizations engaged in similar work is essential.

Skills & Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of statistics
• Analytical skills: Demonstrated policy development, delivery, and analytical capabilities with a robust statistical focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and familiarity with other database management software is required.
• Practical communication skills: Proven experience in cross-cultural settings, with exceptional professional oral and written communication abilities in English, covering email correspondence, audio/video conferences, and face-to-face interactions with the Bank, Government officials, and other stakeholders
• Organizational skills: Ability to work efficiently under pressure, meeting project implementation timelines and deadlines.
• Process-oriented skill: Strong proficiency in process development and orientation.
• Teamwork and Advisory skills: Demonstrated effectiveness in teamwork, including the ability to provide advice, mentorship, and coaching in statistical methods.
• Work Ethics: Proven high personal integrity and dedication to national and international professional work ethics and standards.

Evaluation Criteria

CVs of eligible candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Selection Method

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 November 2020.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours, 08:30 am to 04:30 pm.

All expressions of interest (EOI) must be emailed by 17 December 2024 at 4:30 pm and clearly marked “EOI for National Accounts Statistician, Reference No. TO-TSD-456663-CS-INDV”.

To: Mr. Sione Lolohea, Government Statistician,

E-mail: sione.lolohea@stats.gov.to and copy to asoakai@stats.gov.to

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