Request for Expression of Interest to carry out the Tokelau Devolution Review

Office of the Council for the Ongoing
Government of Tokelau
Ofiha o te Fono a te Malo Fakaauau o Tokelau
Fugalei Road                                                                                                                                                          PO Box 3298
Savalalo, Samoa                                                                                                                                                    Apia, Samoa
Telephone: (+685) 208 22, 208 23                                                                                                        Fax:  (+685) 217 61
 
 
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
TO CARRY OUT THE TOKELAU DEVOLUTION REVIEW
 
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably and qualified consultant(s) to carry out a review of the Tokelau Devolution.
 
Background
Tokelau is a non-self governing territory of New Zealand with a population of 1,466 people (Tokelau 2006 Census). Tokelau consist of three islands (Atafu, Nukunonu and Fakaofo) situated approximately 500km north of Samoa.
 
Seven years after the devolution in 2004, the General Fono in March 2011 decided to review the devolution focusing on what has worked well, identifying the challenges and looking at best solutions to address them. This is a timely exercise given the opportunity to also look at how government and village systems and structures can be better tailored to effectively and efficiently deliver the National Strategic Development Plan for the maximum benefits of the people of Tokelau.
 
Purpose and Objectives
To undertake a review of devolution in Tokelau, including the delivery of current services, successes and the continuing challenges, and to consider areas where improvements could be made, or to highlight areas that may require further consideration or recommend a way forward on some of the issues that provide a practical strategy for improving the efficiencies of the Tokelau Public Service (TPS) in terms of its governance, corporate structure and management processes with the aim of providing the best possible service to the people and Government of Tokelau in the most cost effective and productive manner.
 
Required Expertise
 
The Consultant(s) should have:
 

1. a good knowledge and understanding of Tokelau governance and organization structures, and the devolution process;

 

2. a good knowledge and understanding of the Tokelau National Strategic Plan 2010-2015 and its relationship with sector plans;

 

3. a sound understanding of the needs and concerns of Tokelau relating to the need to improve on TPS service delivery, human resource development and management processes,;

 

4. demonstrated familiarity with the social, economic and financial conditions of Tokelau;

 

5. proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate orally; and

 

6. proven ability to work in a small community and meet strict deadlines.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Timeframe
 
The work will be undertaken over a maximum 10 week timeframe on the basis of an agreed work plan.
 
Please contact either Miti Ngau Chun at mitingauchun@lesamoa.net or Kele Lui at tua5fafau@lesamoa.net or call 208 22 for a full copy of the Terms of Reference if required.
 
Please submit Request for Expression of Interest no later than 4.00pm, Monday 22^nd July 2011 to the following address:
 
 
                                Expression of Interest for the Review of the Tokelau Devolution
                                                                General Manager, Apia
                                                                Office of the Council for the Ongoing Government
Tokelau Office
                                                                P.O. Box 3298
                                                                Apia, SAMOA
 
                                                Email:    jovilisi@lesamoa.net