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World Bank Procurement Notices · OP00476684

National Payments Expert for Reserve Bank of Fiji

Estado
Cierre próximo
Importe estimado
Importe no publicado
Plazo de presentación
11 nov 2026
Publicado
21 oct 2026
Comprador
Pacific Island Forum Secretariat
País
MULTI
Fuente
World Bank Procurement Notices
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Request for Expressions of Interest (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Payments System Advisor to the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Project Number P502591 Website https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 Activity and Reference Number (STEP) Payments System Advisor (Fiji) - FJ-PIFS-577115-CS-INDV Implementing Agency Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) Country FIJI 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 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 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, dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 09.00 to 17.00 hrs Fiji Time. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form by email no later than: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 17:00 hours (Fiji Time) Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs: Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Attn: Ajay Jagannath, Project Coordinator Private Mail Bag, Suva PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji. Tel: 679-3312600 E-mail: cbrprocurement@forumsec.org TERMS OF REFERENCE CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION Payments System Advisor to the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) Project Overview Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Indicative Activity / Budget Line Component 2: Enabling Environment and Regulatory Harmonization - Payment System Oversight and Regulation. Activity Reference Number (STEP) FJ-PIFS-577115-CS-INDV Assignment Title Payments System Advisor to the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) Location of role Suva, Fiji, with remote inputs. The balance of on-site and remote support will be agreed with RBF and PIFS against the implementation schedule. Implementing Agency on behalf of participating countries Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) Primary Counterpart Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) Duration of Assignment Approximately six (6) months for the core assignment. Limited follow-up support for participant onboarding may be agreed through 30 June 2027. Contract Type and Level of Effort Time-based individual consultant contract. The expected level of effort is up to 120 working days over 6 months. Payments will be based on approved timesheets and eligible reimbursable expenses, rather than fixed-price deliverables. Agency Description The Pacific Islands Forum brings the region together to address shared issues and support cooperation. It works through regional governance, shared resources and policy alignment to support economic growth, sustainable development, good governance and security. Selection Method Competitive Selection of an independent individual consultant, subject to procurement plan adjustment, justification, conflict-of-interest review, and World Bank no-objection requirements where applicable. Country Supported Fiji. The assignment provides country-specific technical assistance under the regional CBR Project. Overall Project Objective To enable continuous access to correspondent banking services in the participating Pacific Island Countries. Project Length August 2024 to September 30, 2030 Project Background The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) has received financing from the World Bank Group's International Development Association (IDA) for the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships (CBR) Project. The project supports participating Pacific Island Countries to maintain access to correspondent banking services and address payment, regulatory and financial integrity constraints that contribute to de-risking. Component 2 includes support for payment system oversight and regulation. The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) issued the Fiji QR Code Standard and Guidelines to the payments industry on 30 October 2025. RBF has also issued a directive and implementation timeline requiring payment service providers that currently offer QR payment services, or intends to introduce them, to align with the prescribed standards and guidelines by 30 June 2027. RBF’s planned implementation includes a cloud-based solution to act as the QR payments Certificate Authority (CA) for participating payment service providers, to be operated by RBF. At the time of its August 2026 feedback, RBF expected the vendor to be appointed by the end of that month, followed by approximately three months of development and implementation. RBF will confirm the procurement status and implementation timetable before the assignment commences. The CA vendor is responsible for the platform-specific technical work and documentation included in its contract. RBF has requested technical assistance at the overall QR project level, covering implementation leadership, project management guidance, technical advisory support, quality assurance, participant integration, user testing, project documentation and training. The assignment will also support RBF in addressing National Payment System (NPS) configuration requirements for accepting QR payments. Objective of the Assignment The objective is to support RBF in leading, coordinating and assuring the implementation and operational readiness of the Fiji QR Code Standardisation Project. The consultant will provide project-wide implementation support and technical advice so that participating institutions, payment-system arrangements and operating procedures are prepared for QR payments in line with the Fiji QR Code Standard and Guidelines. The consultant will work under RBF’s direction and help coordinate the contributions of vendors, participating institutions and RBF teams. RBF will retain responsibility for project decisions and approvals, including approval of system changes and production launch. Scope of Services The consultant will work with RBF, participating financial institutions and payment service providers, the CA vendor, other relevant technical providers, PIFS and the World Bank. The following six areas cover the overall QR project. Detailed activities and sequencing will be agreed in the inception work plan. i. Implementation planning governance and coordination Support RBF in leading the overall QR implementation and coordinating the work of participating institutions and relevant vendors. Review the applicable standards, guidelines and project plans, and prepare a coordinated work plan covering system preparation, participant integration, testing, training and launch. Provide project management guidance, maintain the project schedule and action tracker, and help RBF address risks, dependencies, reporting protocols, and decisions that affect delivery. ii. Technical review and implementation support Provide technical advice and project-level quality assurance across the QR payment process, including participant connectivity, interoperability, payment processing, security, resilience and operational responsibilities. S

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Ajay Jagannath

ajayj@forumsec.org

679-3312600

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