Local recruitment: Technical Project Manager (Tonga nationals)

Expertise: Technical project management, contract management
Expertise Group: Engineering

Consultant Source: National
TOR Keywords: technical project management

Objective and Purpose of the Assignment

ADB is assisting the government of Tonga (the government) to implement the Sustainable Economic
Corridors and Urban Resilience Enhancement (SECURE) Project. The proposed project will build a bridge
across the Fanga’uta Lagoon, develop urban water infrastructure, strengthen urban and water governance
planning systems, and enhance government’s capacity in road network management, disaster preparedness,
and relocation planning. The project outputs will result in the following outcome: resilience to current
and future climate-related risks of urban systems, road connectivity, and communities in Tongatapu
increased. The project will be aligned with the following impact: promoting inclusive, sustainable
development through resilient infrastructure, and balanced urban–rural growth.

The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is the EA for the project, while the IA is the Ministry of Infrastructure
(MOI). A project management unit (PMU) will be established within MOI, with dedicated teams assigned to
each output according to their thematic focus and technical requirements. To strengthen alignment with
Tonga’s strategic climate and disaster resilience objectives, the PMU will adopt a cohesive structure
led by Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change
and Communications (MEIDECC).

The PMU will enable the timely start-up and implementation of the project.

Scope of Work

The Technical Project Manager shall assist the government and ADB by providing project management,
technical advice and support to the IA and EA, consultants and PMU staff for the project implementation.
The Technical Project Manager shall report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Infrastructure and
Project Coordinator.

Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output

The responsibilities and key tasks of the Technical Project Manager include the following:

1. Assist all consultants recruited for project preparatory.
2. Ensure that project preparatory activities follow the government and ADB’s policies.
3. Review of the supervision consultant, design consultant, and contractor’s reports and outputs and
   check their suitability to government’s policy and regulations, and the beneficiaries needs.
4. Provide coordination between the EA and IA and consultants.
5. Prepare semiannual progress reports for EA and IA.
6. Provide support for the preparation of Audited Financial Project Statements.
7. Assist and coordinate all procurement and consultant recruitment processes for all contracts.
8. Provide technical support to the PMU, supervision consultant, design consultant, contractor, MOI, and
   other government agencies on matters relating to the design and implementation of civil works.
9. Carry out periodic construction and field inspections.
10. Assist in conducting policy dialogue with the government and other stakeholders on project
    preparation issues.
11. Review progress claims by contractor and consultants.
12. Assist in coordination with land and environmental government agencies for the preparation and
    implementation of the projects’ social and environmental safeguards.
13. Assist in bid evaluation and proposals and make recommendations for contract awards as needed.
14. Review contractual issues, including contract variations and recommend approval.
15. Assist ADB during mission and project management and supervision.
16. Coordinate with EA and IA to solve any technical or contractual issues.
17. Provide on-the-job training and knowledge transfer to EA and IA on project management.
18. Assist in donor coordination, especially with potential cofinanciers, and attend meetings as
    required.
19. Carry out other tasks as assigned by the CEO for Infrastructure and Project Coordinator including
    provision of quality technical inputs to other aspects of the project.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

University degree or equivalent professional qualifications in civil engineering or similar. Minimum of
10 years of experience and at least 7 years of experience in similar positions or carrying out similar
professional tasks.

Minimum General Experience: 10 Years
Minimum Specific Experience (relevant to assignment): 7 Years