Tonga Seeks Aviation Compliance Advisor for Climate Resilient Transport Project

Kingdom of Tonga REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL) Country: Tonga Project: Tonga Climate Resilient Transport Project II (TCRTP II) Grant No.: D911-TO Assignment Title: ICAO Compliance Advisor (Air Navigation Services and Aerodromes) Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): MOI-IC2-10-1 The Government of Tonga has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tonga Climate Resilient Transport Project II (TCRTPII) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) include to advise and assist the Civil Aviation Office (CAO) to address the gaps identified through the ICAO ICVM Audit and newly established (or current activity) in the areas of ANS and AGA, and to advise CAD on the ongoing TCRTP II activities. It is anticipated that the consultant will commence as soon as possible, for 75 days input will be required over 18 months period. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nq1eMk1VG2SSf6DqLloryJXblLVFOCp9?usp=sharing The Ministry of Infrastructure 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. 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: Qualifications and Experience (Preferred)

• Bachelor of Aviation Management, Aeronautical Engineering, Civil or Airport Engineering, Air Transport, or a related technical discipline with a minimum of 10 years of recent managerial experience in the aviation sector, preferably in the aviation regulatory and aviation operator environment in Tonga or the Pacific.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of ANS, AGA and ICAO work groups in these areas.
• Familiar with the PASO and ICAO institutional arrangements in relation to Tonga’s sector.
• ICAO or equivalent certification in State Safety Oversight, Air Navigation Safety (Annex 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 12, 15), Aerodrome Safety (Annex 14), Safety Management Systems (SMS), or Inspector qualification courses (e.g. ICAO GSI series, PASO, FAA, EASA, or NZCAA training) is strongly preferred.
• Experience in conducting audits and investigations that involve safety, quality and risk-based management systems.
• Extensive experience in ANS and AGA development projects
• Familiar with ICAO USOAP audit protocols and responding to ICAO ANS and AGA activities.
• Demonstrate ability to analyse ICAO CMA OLF data, prepare Corrective Action Plans, and develop evidence-based compliance documentation.
• Experience in delivering training and development staff training programmes and plans within the civil aviation sector.
• Experience in aviation quality assurance and well-versed in the aviation manual development process.
• Proven experience in working proactively, as part of a team and also in managing own inputs with minimal supervision at the time and incorporating and managing inputs from diverse stakeholders
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills in English with demonstrable high-level reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel within Tonga (i.e. to the outer islands) or overseas (as determined by the DCA) as and when required.

Interested Consultants should provide the following information:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• An updated CV demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
• A list of 3 referees with contact details.

The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Six Edition-February 2025, effective from March 01, 2025 . (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1630 hours Tongan time. Expressions of interest (EOI) must be delivered in a written form to the address below either by delivery in person or by e-mail no later than January 27, 2026 at 1630 hours Tongan time. Your submission should be clearly marked “EOI for ICAO Compliance Advisor (Air Navigation Services and Aerodromes), Contract Reference MOI-IC2-10-1 Attention: Procurement Officer Email: procurement@tcrtp.to and copy procurement.assistant@tcrtp.to Address: Ministry of Infrastructure Alaivahamama’o By-pass Road, Fanga ‘o Pilolevu, Nuku’alofa, Tonga. Agency: Ministry of Infrastructure Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 75000.0 USD