Project ID: P176272

Project Title: Samoa Aviation and Roads Investment Project

Borrower Bid Reference: SAA/CONS/012A1

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(Individual Consulting Services)

Country:                         Independent State of Samoa 

Name of Project:           Samoa Aviation and Roads Investment Project (SARIP) 

Grant No.:                      IDA-E0080

Assignment Title:         Project Manager for the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the Samoa Airport Authority (SAA) 

Reference No.: SAA/CONS/012A1  

1. The Government of Samoa has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Samoa Aviation & Roads Investment Project (SARIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. 

1. The consulting services (“the Services”) includes managing and overseeing the project implementation of SARIP’s aviation activities and ensuring these activities are implemented and managed successfully. The assignment will be undertaken by an individual (consultancy services) on a full-time basis in Samoa. It is anticipated that the Consultant will commence as soon as possible for a three (3) year period, with a possible three (3) year extension based in country in Samoa. 

1. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be downloaded from the website: www.samoaairports.com or can be obtained at the address given below.

1. The Samoa Airport Authority (SAA) now invites eligible Individuals “(Consultants)” to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions and 03 references with contract details). 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:  

Mandatory

1. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution is required (Master’s degree is desirable) in engineering, business or another relevant field.
2. 10 years of post-qualification experience, 3 years of which as a Project Manager/Team Lead on international aid-assisted infrastructure projects.
3. Proven experience in managing projects with diverse stakeholders and tight timelines.
4. Excellent general written and oral communication skills.
5. Ability to write fluent, sequential, informative but concise and accurate activity reports.
6. Competency in Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.) and MS Project or similar planning / monitoring software.
7. Experience managing multiple contracts and consultants, and ability to prioritize competing demands. 

Desirable

1. Engineering License/Certification.
2. Aviation-specific experience on international aid-assisted infrastructure projects.
3. Good working knowledge of World Bank fiduciary and safeguards procedures/requirements.
4. Experience working in small-island states.

1. 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” revised in November 2020, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 

1. Further information can be obtained at the addresses below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00 Samoa time. 

1. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the addresses below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 14th October 2022

Samoa Airport Authority

Attn: Silimana’i Ueta Jr. Solomona

General Manager

Faleolo International Airport

Private Bag, Faleolo WS1920, Samoa 

Tel: +685 23201

E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department Samoa Airport Authority
Name Tyron Lam
Address Apia
City 
Province/State Samoa
Postal Code 
Country Samoa
Phone +6857781425
Email [email protected]
Website https://www.samoaairports.com/