Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Project Number P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 Activity and Reference Number (STEP) Project Country Co-ordinator - Kiribati FJ-PIFS-567204-CS-INDV Implementing Agency Names Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Country FIJI The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven 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 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. PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Kiribati. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance's designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders. This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030. Scope of Services Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities: Liaise with the Ministry of Finance's CFP and the Central Bank of Kiribati on project activities, including followup on Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparation of minutes. Support the CFP in developing annual countryspecific work plans and budgets for submission to PIFS/PMU. Monitor procurement, financial management, and reporting activities to ensure timely delivery and compliance with World Bank procedures. Identify and resolve implementation issues in coordination with the CFP and PMU. Review consultant outputs, prepare documentation for payments, and support reporting obligations. Prepare annual reports on countryspecific activities for submission to the Ministry of Finance and PIFS. Attend scheduled virtual meetings with the PMU and provide weekly reports on work done. Undertake any other tasks requested by the CFP or PMU Project Coordinator. Mandatory Criteria Education A bachelor's degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field. Experience Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks. Evaluation Criteria Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria: Criteria Points Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector 30 Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders 30 Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries 20 High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet 20 Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required. PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, 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 and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms' staff may express inter…
Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Project Number P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 Activity and Reference Number (STEP) Project Country Co-ordinator - Vanuatu FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV Implementing Agency Names Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Country FIJI The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven 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 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. PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Vanuatu. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance's designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders. This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030. Scope of Services Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities: Lead and coordinate daytoday implementation of project activities in Vanuatu. Liaise with the Ministry of Finance's CFP and the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu on project activities, including followup on Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparation of minutes. Support the CFP in developing annual countryspecific work plans and budgets for submission to PIFS/PMU. Monitor procurement, financial management, and reporting activities to ensure timely delivery and compliance with World Bank procedures. Identify and resolve implementation issues in coordination with the CFP and PMU. Review consultant outputs, prepare documentation for payments, and support reporting obligations. Prepare annual reports on countryspecific activities for submission to the Ministry of Finance and PIFS. Undertake any other tasks requested by the CFP or PMU Project Coordinator. Mandatory Criteria Education A bachelor's degree in economics, finance, management, business administration, or a related field. Experience Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks. Evaluation Criteria Applicants passing the mandatory criteria requirements will be assigned points on the following evaluated criteria: Criteria Points Strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector 30 Demonstrable experience in organizational and administrative duties in liaising with highlevel stakeholders 30 Experience working in Pacific Island Countries or small island developing countries 20 High degree of computer literacy, and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet 20 Language Requirement: Excellent command of both spoken and written English is required. PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, 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 and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms' staff may express interest through t…
Pacific Island Forum Secretariat
Panama
21 Sept 2026(6d)
World Bank Procurement NoticesRequest for Expression of Interest
Request for Expressions of Interest (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Payments System Advisor to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI) Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Project Number P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 Activity and Reference Number (STEP) Payments System Advisor FJ-PIFS-567205-CS-INDV Implementing Agency Names Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Country FIJI The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven 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 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. PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Payments System Advisor to provide technical advisory support to the Monetary Authority of the Marshall Islands (MAMI). The Advisor will assist with the establishment of a safe, efficient, inclusive, and scalable national payments system and oversight function, aligned with the CBR Project, the CBR Roadmap, regional harmonization work, and the emerging Pacific Payment Mechanism (PPM). The Advisor will work closely with MAMI, PIFS, the World Bank, IMF, and other technical assistance providers to translate IMF recommendations into practical implementation steps for RMI. This is a time-based individual consultant assignment for up to twelve (12) months, with up to 240 working days of input, requiring significant in-country presence in Majuro (50-60% of input days). Scope of Services Under the overall direction of the Project Coordinator, the Payments System Advisor shall undertake the following activities: Review IMF recommendations and prepare a 12month implementation roadmap for MAMI's payments function. Advise on operational setup of payment operations and oversight divisions. Support development of a National Payments Strategy and stakeholder consultations. Provide technical inputs on payment infrastructure modernization, including phased implementation of an Integrated Payment and Clearing System (IPCS). Support payment system oversight, risk-based supervision, and data collection. Assist with stakeholder coordination and establishment of a National Payment Council. Align RMI's work with regional harmonization initiatives and the CBR Project's Component 2 activities. Deliver training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to MAMI staff. Mandatory Criteria Education A master's degree in economics, finance, law, public policy, payment systems, information systems, business administration, or a related field. A PhD or advanced professional qualification is preferred. Experience Minimum of 10 years of experience in payment systems, financial market infrastructures, central bank payment operations, payment system oversight, digital financial services, remittances, cross-border payments, or correspondent banking. Evaluated Criteria: Evaluated Criteria Points Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing national payment systems strategies and oversight frameworks 30 Experience advising central banks or monetary authorities on payment infrastructure modernization 30 Familiarity with international standards (CPMIIOSCO Principles, ISO 20022, risk-based supervision) 20 Experience in stakeholder consultation and coordination across government, financial institutions, and payment service providers 20 PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, 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 and a cover letter wi…
Anuncio Específico de Adquisiciones Solicitud de Ofertas Obras Menores (Licitación de dos sobres) Contratante: Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones Proyecto: Tejiendo Apoyos para la Excelencia Educativa (TAPE) Título del Contrato: CONTRATACIóN DE EMPRESAS PARA LA CONSTRUCCION, REPARACION Y MANTENIMIENTO DE LOCALES ESCOLARES A POTENCIAR (LEAP) - 2° GRUPO País: Paraguay Préstamo N° 9517-PY LLAMADO MOPC N° 59/2026 CONTRATACIóN DE EMPRESAS PARA LA CONSTRUCCION, REPARACION Y MANTENIMIENTO DE LOCALES ESCOLARES A POTENCIAR (LEAP) - 2° GRUPO Publicada el: 08 de Setiembre 2026 La República del Paraguay ha recibido del Banco Mundial financiamiento para sufragar el costo del Proyecto: Tejiendo Apoyos para la Excelencia Educativa (TAPE) y se propone destinar parte de los fondos a la cancelación de pagos previstos en los Contratos de CONSTRUCCION, REPARACION Y MANTENIMIENTO DE LOCALES ESCOLARES A POTENCIAR (LEAP) - 2° GRUPO. El Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Comunicaciones invita ahora a los Licitantes elegibles a presentar Ofertas cerradas por las obras que consisten en la reparación, adecuación y mantenimiento de bloques existentes, y la construcción de nuevos bloques y espacios exteriores, en 150 Locales Escolares a Potenciar (LEAP), agrupados en 5 Lotes (Alto Paraná; Central-Cordillera-Paraguarí; Alto Paraná-Caaguazú-Canindeyú-San Pedro; Amambay-Boquerón-Concepción-Presidente Hayes; y Caaguazú-Caazapá-Guairá-Itapúa-Misiones-ñeembucú). El plazo de ejecución es de 4 meses de ajuste de diseño, mas 8 meses de obras y 8 meses de mantenimiento. Los Licitantes pueden presentar Ofertas por un lote o por varios, como se defina en la Solicitud de Ofertas. Los Licitantes que deseen ofrecer descuentos en caso de que se les adjudique más de un contrato están autorizados a hacerlo, siempre que esos descuentos figuren en la Carta de Oferta La contratación se realizará mediante competencia internacional utilizando la Solicitud de Ofertas (SDO) que se especifique en las Regulaciones de Adquisiciones para Prestatarios de Financiamiento para Proyectos de Inversión , Quinta Edición de Setiembre de 2023 ("Regulaciones de Adquisiciones"), y está abierta a todos los Licitantes elegibles, como se define en las Regulaciones de Adquisiciones. Las Ofertas se evaluarán de conformidad con el procedimiento de evaluación establecido en los documentos de licitación. Se aplicarán las siguientes ponderaciones para los Criterios con Puntaje (incluidos los factores técnicos y no relacionados con el precio): 40%. y para el costo de la Oferta: 60%. Los Licitantes elegibles interesados pueden pedir más información al Contratante a más tardar en la fecha y hora establecida en el SICP, Página web: https://www.contrataciones.gov.py/licitaciones/planificacion/1f12c349-d0f7-6210-961b-bff97f2e5d7f.html. Las respuestas serán tramitadas también por ese medio. Los Licitantes elegibles interesados pueden adquirir el documento de licitación en Español . El Documento de Licitación se podrá descargar de manera gratuita desde el Sistema de Información de las Contrataciones Públicas (SICP) de la Dirección Nacional de Contrataciones Públicas (DNCP), disponible en: https://www.contrataciones.gov.py/licitaciones/planificacion/1f12c349-d0f7-6210-961b-bff97f2e5d7f.html o ingresar al portal www.contrataciones.gov.py y buscar el llamado con ID 487508 . No se exige presentación de solicitud escrita, pago de cargo alguno, ni método de pago, dado que el documento de licitación se pone a disposición del público en forma electrónica y sin costo a través de dicho portal Las Ofertas se deben enviar al domicilio consignado más abajo a más tardar el Jueves 22 de Octubre y 09:00 . No se permitirá presentar Ofertas en forma electrónica. No se aceptarán Ofertas tardías. Los sobres exteriores de las Ofertas, marcados con la leyenda "OFERTA ORIGINAL", y los sobres interiores, marcados con la leyenda "PARTE TéCNICA", se abrirán públicamente, en presencia de los representantes designados por los Licita…
Contract Award Project: P157575-Support for the National Indigenous Peoples Development Plan Loan/Credit/TF Info: IBRD-88340 Bid/Contract Reference No: PA-MINGOB / VMAI-522075-GO-RFQ Procurement Method: RFQ-Solicitud de cotizaciones Scope of Contract: ADQUISICIN DE BIENES Y EQUIPAMIENTO DE ADQUISICIONES DE EQUIPAMIENTO DE DORMITORIOS PARA EL CENTRO EDUCATIVO AKUA YALA, BOCA DE LARA, COLEGIO SECUNDARIO FLIX OLLER, Notice Version No: 0 Date Notification of Award Issued (YYYY/MM/DD) 2026/09/01 Duration of Contract 60 Day(s) Awarded Bidder(s): EASY OFFICE, INC (1123765) CORREGIMIENTO DE PARQUE LEFEBRE, URB. AVEN. ERNESTO T LEFEBRE, CASA 30 1687363-1-683663 DV 19 Country: Panam Bid Price at Opening PAB 20134.40 Evaluated Bid Price PAB 20134.40 Signed Contract price PAB 20134.40
Support for the National Indigenous Peoples Development Plan