Tender Advertisement #1570289

RECRUITMENT OF A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP THE PACIFIC REGIONAL PRIVATE SECTOR STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND MONITORING, EVALUATION, AND LEARNING FRAMEWORK

(CONSULTANCY)

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) is inviting tenders from interested applicants for the development of the Pacific Regional Private Sector Development Strategy Implementation Plan (IP) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), Framework (Consultant).

The main activities for this assignment include:

1. developing a detailed Consultation Workplan, including methodology, literature review, and stakeholder mapping across all 18 Forum Member Countries;
2. conducting structured consultations with the relevant stakeholders to identify priority actions, feasibility, and resource needs;
3. compiling and synthesising outcomes of consultations into a Consultation Report highlighting priority areas, milestones, and partnership opportunities, with special consideration for Smaller Island States (SIS);
4. drafting of the IP and MEL Framework, ensuring alignment with the 2050 Strategy, the PRED, and other regional frameworks;
5. facilitating a Regional Validation Workshop (in-person or virtual), presenting the Draft IP and MEL Framework, and incorporating stakeholder feedback;
6. Provide technical support and advice to PIFS throughout the consultancy, including quality assurance, redrafting, and peer review as required.

We are seeking a candidate with a Master’s degree in a relevant field, with at least fifteen years of experience in regional private sector development, ideally in the Pacific region; experience in developing Implementation Plans, Strategic Frameworks, and MEL Frameworks; experience working in multicultural contexts, and knowledge of regional frameworks.

The Terms of Reference (ToR) for this Consultancy can be downloaded at: www.tenders.net/forumsec.

INFORMATION

Only applicants who meet the following criteria are eligible to take part in tenders issued by the Secretariat:

• Are financially solvent and able to conduct business operations in a professional and successful manner;
• Are not involved in any court proceedings which may affect their ability to conduct business or deliver the services tendered; and
• Do not appear on the World Bank’s listing of ineligible firms.

HOW TO APPLY

Method of Submissions:

Tender applications comprising cover letter, curriculum vitae description of how the applicant meets requirements, referees, copies of academic qualifications and proposed fees are to be submitted in PDF format following the instructions at www.tenders.net/forumsec.

All applicants will need to register at www.tenders.net/forumsec in order to make a submission.

Deadline for Submissions:

The deadline for Submissions is 11.59pm on 21 November 2025 (Fiji time).

Late or incomplete tenders will not be considered.

All queries or requests for information must be submitted via the Question-and-Answer Forum on www.tenders.net/forumsec before 5pm on 17 November 2025 (Fiji time).

All queries will be responded to via the Question-and-Answer Forum on www.tenders.net/forumsec before 5pm on 19 November 2025 (Fiji time).

Note:

The Secretariat will not be responsible for non-receipt/non-delivery of the submissions for any reason whatsoever.

Any complaints regarding the Secretariat’s tender must be directed to the following email: Tender.Complaints@forumsec.org. This email address will forward your complaint to a person that is independent and removed from the tender process. Complaints must be well founded and should not be used as a mechanism for notifying displeasure with the outcome of a tender award.

In the event that further information is required by the Secretariat in relation to the tender for consultancy, the Secretariat reserves the right to seek the required information without the need for calling for resubmission of proposals.