Senior Engineer

ANNEX A. TERMS OF REFERENCE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY: 006/2022 TERMS OF REFERENCE Position: Senior Engineer (Individual Consultant) Location: Project Management Unit, Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Honiara, Solomon Islands Hiring agency: Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Solomon Islands Government Reporting to: Chief Technical Advisor-PM and work closely with the National Engineer/DPM Duration: 14 months, renewable depending on performance and resources Expected start date: 1st December 2025

• Background

The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is preparing the proposed Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience (IEDCR or ‘Project’). The Project will be designed as an Investment Project Financing (IPF) operation in the amount of approximately US$19 million, of which US$13 million will be Grants and US$6 million Credit financed by the International Development Association (IDA), with an additional grant of US$4.56 million from the Global Environment Facility Least Developing Country Fund (LDCF), administered by IDA. The proposed Project is expected to become effective and commence implementation by August 2022, and to run for a period of five years. A Preparation Advance from the Project Preparation Facility has been accessed to support critical design and capacity building to ensure readiness for implementation in advance of Project effectiveness. The proposed Project will be implemented by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM). The development objective (PDO) of the Project is “to increase access to economic and social infrastructure in rural wards, deliver climate and disaster resilience actions and enhance provincial governments’ accountability to citizens.” The Project will consist of three components. The first component (approximately 44 percent of Project financing) will consist of performance-based grants for resilient development. It will finance four annual grant cycles, implemented through Provincial Governments, to deliver a range of Provincial and Ward level economic and social infrastructure and services designed to improve market access, basic services, build community resilience and promote local economic development. This financing will be utilized in accordance with SIG’s Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) minimum conditions, planning, reporting, performance incentives and accountability systems. The second component (approximately 37 percent of Project financing) will be for support to subnational entities, to strengthen their capacity to plan, execute and report on the grants financed under the first component, and to strengthen their capacity to build resilient communities through raising awareness and designing infrastructure to incorporate climate change and disaster reduction considerations. The third component (approximately 19 percent of Project financing) will be for project management, monitoring, and evaluation, and strengthening audit capacity. MPGIS and MECDM need to collaborate with all key stakeholders to deliver the project. Implementation is managed by a Project Management Unit (PMU), with a Project Manager reporting to the Permanent Secretaries MPGIS and MECDM, located at MPGIS’ headquarters in Honiara. The PMU will support the Implementing Agencies to implement and monitor the Project, including financial management, procurement, work planning, consolidated reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and oversee the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). The PMU National Engineer will be tasked with harmonizing construction engineering standards and oversight, deliver training and providing technical support during implementation. Strong liaison skills are required to provide synergy in engineering standards and quality assurance of implementation, climate resilience, environmental and social safeguards and compliance and procurement of works as well as M&E during implementation of works contracts. The National Engineer will have a coordinating and overseeing role.

• Scope of Services

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Senior Engineer will work collaboratively with the National/DPM at PMU and coordinate with provincial engineers, MPGIS, MECDM, and the assigned IEDCR Task Team, focusing on proactive and results-oriented implementation of the Project across all provinces. The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support MPGIS and Provincial Governments in planning, coordinating, and carrying out all necessary technical preparatory and field implementation work for PCDF-funded projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality construction outcomes at the provincial level.
• Contribute to and continuously update the provincial Project Operations and Maintenance Manual (POM) to reflect practical, on-the-ground experience in technical design, construction supervision, and operation and maintenance procedures — working closely with the client and appointed consultants.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers and the planning teams in timely preparation of project profiles at the time of each project identification. Ensure that a strong business case is made for the approval of respective projects before funding is applied.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers to carry out proper identification and costing of infrastructure requirements of respective provinces as outlined in the ward profiles and strategic plans of the nine provinces. Consolidated costing shall be submitted to the PMU through the National Engineer/DPM IEDCR.
• Work with PMU E&S team and the CCARROs to ensure that technical standards, climate adaptation and resilience measures, and environmental and social safeguard requirements are effectively applied during field implementation.
• Carry out frequent monitoring and assessment of PCDF projects to ensure timely implementation of subprojects.
• Provide the needed technical support to provincial engineers for the usage of general investment servicing cost on time for effective project execution.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers to conduct comprehensive capacity mapping of provincial works divisions, identifying gaps in staffing, technical knowledge, equipment, and field implementation systems that require support.
• Assist Provincial Engineers in developing and executing capacity development plans based on the mapping results, with a focus on strengthening site-level project management, supervision, and quality control.
• Coordinate with key line ministries — including, MPGIS, MID, MECDM, and Provincial Governments — to ensure seamless field implementation through timely technical inputs, standardization of procedures, and alignment with national policies.
• Participate in practical training sessions and workshops for Provincial Government engineers and works officers focusing on field-based construction supervision, materials testing, contract management, and application of modern engineering design principles.
• Ensure close collaboration with MEHRD and MHMS, verifying that provincial construction works in education and health sectors strictly follow approved design standards and national policies.
• Provide direct technical guidance to Provincial Engineers in identifying and coordinating specialist input for complex designs such as wharves, bridges, and coastal protection structures, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with PCDF standards.

Specifically, the National Engineer will:

• Lead proactive on-site technical support to the Deputy Project Manager/National Engineer and Provincial Engineers on higher complexity subprojects — ensuring continuous supervision, early identification of technical challenges, and timely corrective actions to maintain project progress and quality.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers and site supervisors to oversee day-to-day implementation of subprojects, ensuring construction methods, materials, and workmanship comply with approved designs, standards, and safety requirements.
• Plan and conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, assess technical performance, and provide immediate on-the-ground solutions to emerging issues affecting progress, cost, or quality.
• Collaborate in the design and delivery of practical, hands-on training and capacity building for Provincial Engineers, Ward Development Committees, and Provincial Works Officers — promoting consistent application of technical standards and field supervision procedures across provinces.
• Coordinate with the IECDR Environment and Social Risk Specialist, CARROs and other technical specialists to integrate climate-resilient design and disaster-risk reduction measures into subprojects, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding, erosion, cyclones, earthquakes, or slope instability.
• Provide technical inputs to procurement and recruitment processes, including preparation of TORs, review of consultants’ deliverables, and verification of technical outputs to ensure field applicability and sustainability
• Reporting Obligations

The Senior Engineer will report to the PMU Project Manager but will work closely with counterparts in MPGIS and MECDM.

• Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required
• Minimum Qualifications:
• The candidate must have a first degree in either: civil engineering, Structural engineering, quantity surveying Architectural or a relevant related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum Experience and Capability:
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering provincial level infrastructure development.
• Familiar with small civil works contract documentation and procurement.
• Familiar with soil and construction material testing, such as CBR, sand replacement tests, use of DCPs, concrete testing.
• Experience in infrastructure design, including rural roads, buildings, environmental protection works.
• Able to assess, and build up technical norms and cost items of civil works
• Experience with Infrastructure and environmental or resilient construction methods and techniques including culverts, small bridges, environmental protection, water supply systems/boreholes, buildings, pedestrian infrastructure.
• Familiar with climate change impact and risk assessments, adaptation and resilience measures.
• Ability in using AutoCAD, GIS software or other engineering software.
• Experience with and ability to implement and train counterpart staff in the development and preparation of technical specifications, norms and standards, labour-based contract management, environmental and social safeguards contract compliance.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Demonstrated skill in writing clear and easy to navigate procedures/templates/forms to guide different disciple requirements.
• Desirable Experience and Skills:
• Prior experience in infrastructure development specific to World Bank projects.
• Knowledgeable in the administration of the procurement of works, goods and consultant services following the WB Procurement Guidelines
• Reference from previous employer of the preferred candidate may be contacted to verify prior experience, performance, and character traits.
• Selection Method:
• The Senior Engineer will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”).
• There would a shortlisting followed by a desk review to evaluate the academic qualification and experience of the candidate. An interview, possibly conducted virtually, may be required.
• The interview shall constitute 70% of the total score whilst desk review by the committee shall represent 30% of the overall score.

ANNEX A. TERMS OF REFERENCE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY: 006/2022 TERMS OF REFERENCE Position: Senior Engineer (Individual Consultant) Location: Project Management Unit, Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Honiara, Solomon Islands Hiring agency: Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Solomon Islands Government Reporting to: Chief Technical Advisor-PM and work closely with the National Engineer/DPM Duration: 14 months, renewable depending on performance and resources Expected start date: 1st December 2025

• Background

The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is preparing the proposed Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience (IEDCR or ‘Project’). The Project will be designed as an Investment Project Financing (IPF) operation in the amount of approximately US$19 million, of which US$13 million will be Grants and US$6 million Credit financed by the International Development Association (IDA), with an additional grant of US$4.56 million from the Global Environment Facility Least Developing Country Fund (LDCF), administered by IDA. The proposed Project is expected to become effective and commence implementation by August 2022, and to run for a period of five years. A Preparation Advance from the Project Preparation Facility has been accessed to support critical design and capacity building to ensure readiness for implementation in advance of Project effectiveness. The proposed Project will be implemented by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM). The development objective (PDO) of the Project is “to increase access to economic and social infrastructure in rural wards, deliver climate and disaster resilience actions and enhance provincial governments’ accountability to citizens.” The Project will consist of three components. The first component (approximately 44 percent of Project financing) will consist of performance-based grants for resilient development. It will finance four annual grant cycles, implemented through Provincial Governments, to deliver a range of Provincial and Ward level economic and social infrastructure and services designed to improve market access, basic services, build community resilience and promote local economic development. This financing will be utilized in accordance with SIG’s Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) minimum conditions, planning, reporting, performance incentives and accountability systems. The second component (approximately 37 percent of Project financing) will be for support to subnational entities, to strengthen their capacity to plan, execute and report on the grants financed under the first component, and to strengthen their capacity to build resilient communities through raising awareness and designing infrastructure to incorporate climate change and disaster reduction considerations. The third component (approximately 19 percent of Project financing) will be for project management, monitoring, and evaluation, and strengthening audit capacity. MPGIS and MECDM need to collaborate with all key stakeholders to deliver the project. Implementation is managed by a Project Management Unit (PMU), with a Project Manager reporting to the Permanent Secretaries MPGIS and MECDM, located at MPGIS’ headquarters in Honiara. The PMU will support the Implementing Agencies to implement and monitor the Project, including financial management, procurement, work planning, consolidated reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and oversee the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). The PMU National Engineer will be tasked with harmonizing construction engineering standards and oversight, deliver training and providing technical support during implementation. Strong liaison skills are required to provide synergy in engineering standards and quality assurance of implementation, climate resilience, environmental and social safeguards and compliance and procurement of works as well as M&E during implementation of works contracts. The National Engineer will have a coordinating and overseeing role.

• Scope of Services

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Senior Engineer will work collaboratively with the National/DPM at PMU and coordinate with provincial engineers, MPGIS, MECDM, and the assigned IEDCR Task Team, focusing on proactive and results-oriented implementation of the Project across all provinces. The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support MPGIS and Provincial Governments in planning, coordinating, and carrying out all necessary technical preparatory and field implementation work for PCDF-funded projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality construction outcomes at the provincial level.
• Contribute to and continuously update the provincial Project Operations and Maintenance Manual (POM) to reflect practical, on-the-ground experience in technical design, construction supervision, and operation and maintenance procedures — working closely with the client and appointed consultants.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers and the planning teams in timely preparation of project profiles at the time of each project identification. Ensure that a strong business case is made for the approval of respective projects before funding is applied.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers to carry out proper identification and costing of infrastructure requirements of respective provinces as outlined in the ward profiles and strategic plans of the nine provinces. Consolidated costing shall be submitted to the PMU through the National Engineer/DPM IEDCR.
• Work with PMU E&S team and the CCARROs to ensure that technical standards, climate adaptation and resilience measures, and environmental and social safeguard requirements are effectively applied during field implementation.
• Carry out frequent monitoring and assessment of PCDF projects to ensure timely implementation of subprojects.
• Provide the needed technical support to provincial engineers for the usage of general investment servicing cost on time for effective project execution.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers to conduct comprehensive capacity mapping of provincial works divisions, identifying gaps in staffing, technical knowledge, equipment, and field implementation systems that require support.
• Assist Provincial Engineers in developing and executing capacity development plans based on the mapping results, with a focus on strengthening site-level project management, supervision, and quality control.
• Coordinate with key line ministries — including, MPGIS, MID, MECDM, and Provincial Governments — to ensure seamless field implementation through timely technical inputs, standardization of procedures, and alignment with national policies.
• Participate in practical training sessions and workshops for Provincial Government engineers and works officers focusing on field-based construction supervision, materials testing, contract management, and application of modern engineering design principles.
• Ensure close collaboration with MEHRD and MHMS, verifying that provincial construction works in education and health sectors strictly follow approved design standards and national policies.
• Provide direct technical guidance to Provincial Engineers in identifying and coordinating specialist input for complex designs such as wharves, bridges, and coastal protection structures, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with PCDF standards.

Specifically, the National Engineer will:

• Lead proactive on-site technical support to the Deputy Project Manager/National Engineer and Provincial Engineers on higher complexity subprojects — ensuring continuous supervision, early identification of technical challenges, and timely corrective actions to maintain project progress and quality.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers and site supervisors to oversee day-to-day implementation of subprojects, ensuring construction methods, materials, and workmanship comply with approved designs, standards, and safety requirements.
• Plan and conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, assess technical performance, and provide immediate on-the-ground solutions to emerging issues affecting progress, cost, or quality.
• Collaborate in the design and delivery of practical, hands-on training and capacity building for Provincial Engineers, Ward Development Committees, and Provincial Works Officers — promoting consistent application of technical standards and field supervision procedures across provinces.
• Coordinate with the IECDR Environment and Social Risk Specialist, CARROs and other technical specialists to integrate climate-resilient design and disaster-risk reduction measures into subprojects, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding, erosion, cyclones, earthquakes, or slope instability.
• Provide technical inputs to procurement and recruitment processes, including preparation of TORs, review of consultants’ deliverables, and verification of technical outputs to ensure field applicability and sustainability
• Reporting Obligations

The Senior Engineer will report to the PMU Project Manager but will work closely with counterparts in MPGIS and MECDM.

• Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required
• Minimum Qualifications:
• The candidate must have a first degree in either: civil engineering, Structural engineering, quantity surveying Architectural or a relevant related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum Experience and Capability:
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering provincial level infrastructure development.
• Familiar with small civil works contract documentation and procurement.
• Familiar with soil and construction material testing, such as CBR, sand replacement tests, use of DCPs, concrete testing.
• Experience in infrastructure design, including rural roads, buildings, environmental protection works.
• Able to assess, and build up technical norms and cost items of civil works
• Experience with Infrastructure and environmental or resilient construction methods and techniques including culverts, small bridges, environmental protection, water supply systems/boreholes, buildings, pedestrian infrastructure.
• Familiar with climate change impact and risk assessments, adaptation and resilience measures.
• Ability in using AutoCAD, GIS software or other engineering software.
• Experience with and ability to implement and train counterpart staff in the development and preparation of technical specifications, norms and standards, labour-based contract management, environmental and social safeguards contract compliance.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Demonstrated skill in writing clear and easy to navigate procedures/templates/forms to guide different disciple requirements.
• Desirable Experience and Skills:
• Prior experience in infrastructure development specific to World Bank projects.
• Knowledgeable in the administration of the procurement of works, goods and consultant services following the WB Procurement Guidelines
• Reference from previous employer of the preferred candidate may be contacted to verify prior experience, performance, and character traits.
• Selection Method:
• The Senior Engineer will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”).
• There would a shortlisting followed by a desk review to evaluate the academic qualification and experience of the candidate. An interview, possibly conducted virtually, may be required.
• The interview shall constitute 70% of the total score whilst desk review by the committee shall represent 30% of the overall score.

ANNEX A. TERMS OF REFERENCE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY: 006/2022 TERMS OF REFERENCE Position: Senior Engineer (Individual Consultant) Location: Project Management Unit, Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Honiara, Solomon Islands Hiring agency: Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Solomon Islands Government Reporting to: Chief Technical Advisor-PM and work closely with the National Engineer/DPM Duration: 14 months, renewable depending on performance and resources Expected start date: 1st December 2025

• Background

The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is preparing the proposed Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience (IEDCR or ‘Project’). The Project will be designed as an Investment Project Financing (IPF) operation in the amount of approximately US$19 million, of which US$13 million will be Grants and US$6 million Credit financed by the International Development Association (IDA), with an additional grant of US$4.56 million from the Global Environment Facility Least Developing Country Fund (LDCF), administered by IDA. The proposed Project is expected to become effective and commence implementation by August 2022, and to run for a period of five years. A Preparation Advance from the Project Preparation Facility has been accessed to support critical design and capacity building to ensure readiness for implementation in advance of Project effectiveness. The proposed Project will be implemented by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM). The development objective (PDO) of the Project is “to increase access to economic and social infrastructure in rural wards, deliver climate and disaster resilience actions and enhance provincial governments’ accountability to citizens.” The Project will consist of three components. The first component (approximately 44 percent of Project financing) will consist of performance-based grants for resilient development. It will finance four annual grant cycles, implemented through Provincial Governments, to deliver a range of Provincial and Ward level economic and social infrastructure and services designed to improve market access, basic services, build community resilience and promote local economic development. This financing will be utilized in accordance with SIG’s Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) minimum conditions, planning, reporting, performance incentives and accountability systems. The second component (approximately 37 percent of Project financing) will be for support to subnational entities, to strengthen their capacity to plan, execute and report on the grants financed under the first component, and to strengthen their capacity to build resilient communities through raising awareness and designing infrastructure to incorporate climate change and disaster reduction considerations. The third component (approximately 19 percent of Project financing) will be for project management, monitoring, and evaluation, and strengthening audit capacity. MPGIS and MECDM need to collaborate with all key stakeholders to deliver the project. Implementation is managed by a Project Management Unit (PMU), with a Project Manager reporting to the Permanent Secretaries MPGIS and MECDM, located at MPGIS’ headquarters in Honiara. The PMU will support the Implementing Agencies to implement and monitor the Project, including financial management, procurement, work planning, consolidated reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and oversee the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). The PMU National Engineer will be tasked with harmonizing construction engineering standards and oversight, deliver training and providing technical support during implementation. Strong liaison skills are required to provide synergy in engineering standards and quality assurance of implementation, climate resilience, environmental and social safeguards and compliance and procurement of works as well as M&E during implementation of works contracts. The National Engineer will have a coordinating and overseeing role.

• Scope of Services

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Senior Engineer will work collaboratively with the National/DPM at PMU and coordinate with provincial engineers, MPGIS, MECDM, and the assigned IEDCR Task Team, focusing on proactive and results-oriented implementation of the Project across all provinces. The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support MPGIS and Provincial Governments in planning, coordinating, and carrying out all necessary technical preparatory and field implementation work for PCDF-funded projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality construction outcomes at the provincial level.
• Contribute to and continuously update the provincial Project Operations and Maintenance Manual (POM) to reflect practical, on-the-ground experience in technical design, construction supervision, and operation and maintenance procedures — working closely with the client and appointed consultants.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers and the planning teams in timely preparation of project profiles at the time of each project identification. Ensure that a strong business case is made for the approval of respective projects before funding is applied.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers to carry out proper identification and costing of infrastructure requirements of respective provinces as outlined in the ward profiles and strategic plans of the nine provinces. Consolidated costing shall be submitted to the PMU through the National Engineer/DPM IEDCR.
• Work with PMU E&S team and the CCARROs to ensure that technical standards, climate adaptation and resilience measures, and environmental and social safeguard requirements are effectively applied during field implementation.
• Carry out frequent monitoring and assessment of PCDF projects to ensure timely implementation of subprojects.
• Provide the needed technical support to provincial engineers for the usage of general investment servicing cost on time for effective project execution.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers to conduct comprehensive capacity mapping of provincial works divisions, identifying gaps in staffing, technical knowledge, equipment, and field implementation systems that require support.
• Assist Provincial Engineers in developing and executing capacity development plans based on the mapping results, with a focus on strengthening site-level project management, supervision, and quality control.
• Coordinate with key line ministries — including, MPGIS, MID, MECDM, and Provincial Governments — to ensure seamless field implementation through timely technical inputs, standardization of procedures, and alignment with national policies.
• Participate in practical training sessions and workshops for Provincial Government engineers and works officers focusing on field-based construction supervision, materials testing, contract management, and application of modern engineering design principles.
• Ensure close collaboration with MEHRD and MHMS, verifying that provincial construction works in education and health sectors strictly follow approved design standards and national policies.
• Provide direct technical guidance to Provincial Engineers in identifying and coordinating specialist input for complex designs such as wharves, bridges, and coastal protection structures, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with PCDF standards.

Specifically, the National Engineer will:

• Lead proactive on-site technical support to the Deputy Project Manager/National Engineer and Provincial Engineers on higher complexity subprojects — ensuring continuous supervision, early identification of technical challenges, and timely corrective actions to maintain project progress and quality.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers and site supervisors to oversee day-to-day implementation of subprojects, ensuring construction methods, materials, and workmanship comply with approved designs, standards, and safety requirements.
• Plan and conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, assess technical performance, and provide immediate on-the-ground solutions to emerging issues affecting progress, cost, or quality.
• Collaborate in the design and delivery of practical, hands-on training and capacity building for Provincial Engineers, Ward Development Committees, and Provincial Works Officers — promoting consistent application of technical standards and field supervision procedures across provinces.
• Coordinate with the IECDR Environment and Social Risk Specialist, CARROs and other technical specialists to integrate climate-resilient design and disaster-risk reduction measures into subprojects, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding, erosion, cyclones, earthquakes, or slope instability.
• Provide technical inputs to procurement and recruitment processes, including preparation of TORs, review of consultants’ deliverables, and verification of technical outputs to ensure field applicability and sustainability
• Reporting Obligations

The Senior Engineer will report to the PMU Project Manager but will work closely with counterparts in MPGIS and MECDM.

• Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required
• Minimum Qualifications:
• The candidate must have a first degree in either: civil engineering, Structural engineering, quantity surveying Architectural or a relevant related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum Experience and Capability:
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering provincial level infrastructure development.
• Familiar with small civil works contract documentation and procurement.
• Familiar with soil and construction material testing, such as CBR, sand replacement tests, use of DCPs, concrete testing.
• Experience in infrastructure design, including rural roads, buildings, environmental protection works.
• Able to assess, and build up technical norms and cost items of civil works
• Experience with Infrastructure and environmental or resilient construction methods and techniques including culverts, small bridges, environmental protection, water supply systems/boreholes, buildings, pedestrian infrastructure.
• Familiar with climate change impact and risk assessments, adaptation and resilience measures.
• Ability in using AutoCAD, GIS software or other engineering software.
• Experience with and ability to implement and train counterpart staff in the development and preparation of technical specifications, norms and standards, labour-based contract management, environmental and social safeguards contract compliance.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Demonstrated skill in writing clear and easy to navigate procedures/templates/forms to guide different disciple requirements.
• Desirable Experience and Skills:
• Prior experience in infrastructure development specific to World Bank projects.
• Knowledgeable in the administration of the procurement of works, goods and consultant services following the WB Procurement Guidelines
• Reference from previous employer of the preferred candidate may be contacted to verify prior experience, performance, and character traits.
• Selection Method:
• The Senior Engineer will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”).
• There would a shortlisting followed by a desk review to evaluate the academic qualification and experience of the candidate. An interview, possibly conducted virtually, may be required.
• The interview shall constitute 70% of the total score whilst desk review by the committee shall represent 30% of the overall score.

ANNEX A. TERMS OF REFERENCE PROCUREMENT ACTIVITY: 006/2022 TERMS OF REFERENCE Position: Senior Engineer (Individual Consultant) Location: Project Management Unit, Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening, Honiara, Solomon Islands Hiring agency: Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS), Solomon Islands Government Reporting to: Chief Technical Advisor-PM and work closely with the National Engineer/DPM Duration: 14 months, renewable depending on performance and resources Expected start date: 1st December 2025

• Background

The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is preparing the proposed Integrated Economic Development and Community Resilience (IEDCR or ‘Project’). The Project will be designed as an Investment Project Financing (IPF) operation in the amount of approximately US$19 million, of which US$13 million will be Grants and US$6 million Credit financed by the International Development Association (IDA), with an additional grant of US$4.56 million from the Global Environment Facility Least Developing Country Fund (LDCF), administered by IDA. The proposed Project is expected to become effective and commence implementation by August 2022, and to run for a period of five years. A Preparation Advance from the Project Preparation Facility has been accessed to support critical design and capacity building to ensure readiness for implementation in advance of Project effectiveness. The proposed Project will be implemented by the Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening (MPGIS) and the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology (MECDM). The development objective (PDO) of the Project is “to increase access to economic and social infrastructure in rural wards, deliver climate and disaster resilience actions and enhance provincial governments’ accountability to citizens.” The Project will consist of three components. The first component (approximately 44 percent of Project financing) will consist of performance-based grants for resilient development. It will finance four annual grant cycles, implemented through Provincial Governments, to deliver a range of Provincial and Ward level economic and social infrastructure and services designed to improve market access, basic services, build community resilience and promote local economic development. This financing will be utilized in accordance with SIG’s Provincial Capacity Development Fund (PCDF) minimum conditions, planning, reporting, performance incentives and accountability systems. The second component (approximately 37 percent of Project financing) will be for support to subnational entities, to strengthen their capacity to plan, execute and report on the grants financed under the first component, and to strengthen their capacity to build resilient communities through raising awareness and designing infrastructure to incorporate climate change and disaster reduction considerations. The third component (approximately 19 percent of Project financing) will be for project management, monitoring, and evaluation, and strengthening audit capacity. MPGIS and MECDM need to collaborate with all key stakeholders to deliver the project. Implementation is managed by a Project Management Unit (PMU), with a Project Manager reporting to the Permanent Secretaries MPGIS and MECDM, located at MPGIS’ headquarters in Honiara. The PMU will support the Implementing Agencies to implement and monitor the Project, including financial management, procurement, work planning, consolidated reporting, Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), and oversee the Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM). The PMU National Engineer will be tasked with harmonizing construction engineering standards and oversight, deliver training and providing technical support during implementation. Strong liaison skills are required to provide synergy in engineering standards and quality assurance of implementation, climate resilience, environmental and social safeguards and compliance and procurement of works as well as M&E during implementation of works contracts. The National Engineer will have a coordinating and overseeing role.

• Scope of Services

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Senior Engineer will work collaboratively with the National/DPM at PMU and coordinate with provincial engineers, MPGIS, MECDM, and the assigned IEDCR Task Team, focusing on proactive and results-oriented implementation of the Project across all provinces. The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support MPGIS and Provincial Governments in planning, coordinating, and carrying out all necessary technical preparatory and field implementation work for PCDF-funded projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality construction outcomes at the provincial level.
• Contribute to and continuously update the provincial Project Operations and Maintenance Manual (POM) to reflect practical, on-the-ground experience in technical design, construction supervision, and operation and maintenance procedures — working closely with the client and appointed consultants.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers and the planning teams in timely preparation of project profiles at the time of each project identification. Ensure that a strong business case is made for the approval of respective projects before funding is applied.
• Coordinate with provincial engineers to carry out proper identification and costing of infrastructure requirements of respective provinces as outlined in the ward profiles and strategic plans of the nine provinces. Consolidated costing shall be submitted to the PMU through the National Engineer/DPM IEDCR.
• Work with PMU E&S team and the CCARROs to ensure that technical standards, climate adaptation and resilience measures, and environmental and social safeguard requirements are effectively applied during field implementation.
• Carry out frequent monitoring and assessment of PCDF projects to ensure timely implementation of subprojects.
• Provide the needed technical support to provincial engineers for the usage of general investment servicing cost on time for effective project execution.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers to conduct comprehensive capacity mapping of provincial works divisions, identifying gaps in staffing, technical knowledge, equipment, and field implementation systems that require support.
• Assist Provincial Engineers in developing and executing capacity development plans based on the mapping results, with a focus on strengthening site-level project management, supervision, and quality control.
• Coordinate with key line ministries — including, MPGIS, MID, MECDM, and Provincial Governments — to ensure seamless field implementation through timely technical inputs, standardization of procedures, and alignment with national policies.
• Participate in practical training sessions and workshops for Provincial Government engineers and works officers focusing on field-based construction supervision, materials testing, contract management, and application of modern engineering design principles.
• Ensure close collaboration with MEHRD and MHMS, verifying that provincial construction works in education and health sectors strictly follow approved design standards and national policies.
• Provide direct technical guidance to Provincial Engineers in identifying and coordinating specialist input for complex designs such as wharves, bridges, and coastal protection structures, ensuring technical feasibility and compliance with PCDF standards.

Specifically, the National Engineer will:

• Lead proactive on-site technical support to the Deputy Project Manager/National Engineer and Provincial Engineers on higher complexity subprojects — ensuring continuous supervision, early identification of technical challenges, and timely corrective actions to maintain project progress and quality.
• Work closely with Provincial Engineers and site supervisors to oversee day-to-day implementation of subprojects, ensuring construction methods, materials, and workmanship comply with approved designs, standards, and safety requirements.
• Plan and conduct regular field visits to monitor project implementation, assess technical performance, and provide immediate on-the-ground solutions to emerging issues affecting progress, cost, or quality.
• Collaborate in the design and delivery of practical, hands-on training and capacity building for Provincial Engineers, Ward Development Committees, and Provincial Works Officers — promoting consistent application of technical standards and field supervision procedures across provinces.
• Coordinate with the IECDR Environment and Social Risk Specialist, CARROs and other technical specialists to integrate climate-resilient design and disaster-risk reduction measures into subprojects, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding, erosion, cyclones, earthquakes, or slope instability.
• Provide technical inputs to procurement and recruitment processes, including preparation of TORs, review of consultants’ deliverables, and verification of technical outputs to ensure field applicability and sustainability
• Reporting Obligations

The Senior Engineer will report to the PMU Project Manager but will work closely with counterparts in MPGIS and MECDM.

• Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required
• Minimum Qualifications:
• The candidate must have a first degree in either: civil engineering, Structural engineering, quantity surveying Architectural or a relevant related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum Experience and Capability:
• At least 10 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of and experience in delivering provincial level infrastructure development.
• Familiar with small civil works contract documentation and procurement.
• Familiar with soil and construction material testing, such as CBR, sand replacement tests, use of DCPs, concrete testing.
• Experience in infrastructure design, including rural roads, buildings, environmental protection works.
• Able to assess, and build up technical norms and cost items of civil works
• Experience with Infrastructure and environmental or resilient construction methods and techniques including culverts, small bridges, environmental protection, water supply systems/boreholes, buildings, pedestrian infrastructure.
• Familiar with climate change impact and risk assessments, adaptation and resilience measures.
• Ability in using AutoCAD, GIS software or other engineering software.
• Experience with and ability to implement and train counterpart staff in the development and preparation of technical specifications, norms and standards, labour-based contract management, environmental and social safeguards contract compliance.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Demonstrated skill in writing clear and easy to navigate procedures/templates/forms to guide different disciple requirements.
• Desirable Experience and Skills:
• Prior experience in infrastructure development specific to World Bank projects.
• Knowledgeable in the administration of the procurement of works, goods and consultant services following the WB Procurement Guidelines
• Reference from previous employer of the preferred candidate may be contacted to verify prior experience, performance, and character traits.
• Selection Method:
• The Senior Engineer will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” (July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018) (“Procurement Regulations”).
• There would a shortlisting followed by a desk review to evaluate the academic qualification and experience of the candidate. An interview, possibly conducted virtually, may be required.
• The interview shall constitute 70% of the total score whilst desk review by the committee shall represent 30% of the overall score.

Agency: Ministry of Provincial Government and Institutional Strengthening Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 64000.0 USD