RFP – Human Resource Systems & Organisational Development Adviser Individual Consultant Long-term contract Open to Firms

The Samoa Public Service Commission (PSC) is the Constitutional advisor to Government on human resource matters. It serves as the central agency for human resource management in the public service and provides advice on human resource planning, development, policy formulation, monitoring, and evaluation of HR practices. The PSC is also the lead agency for the Public Administration Sector and the focal point for the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC).

This assignment will support PSC in strengthening its institutional systems to ensure they are fit for purpose, sustainable, and aligned with current and emerging public sector needs. The adviser will collaborate with the Public Service Commission (PSC) to conduct a comprehensive review and enhancement of the competency framework for senior executives and general staff, refining salary classification tools and methodologies, and optimizing the organizational structure to better fulfill legal and strategic responsibilities. Key areas of attention also include Public Service Performance, leadership development, sector governance, communications, corporate services, and IT support

Objectives of the consultancy

DT Global seeks a qualified consultant (individual or consultancy firm) to collaborate with PSC in conducting a comprehensive review and enhancement of key institutional systems, including:
• The competency framework for senior executives and general staff
• Salary classification tools and methodologies
• Organisational structure alignment to legal and strategic mandates
Key focus areas also include:
• Public service performance management
• Leadership development
• Sector governance
• Communications
• Corporate services
• IT support systems

Click on the link https://tinyurl.com/msx4ezxs or copy-paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position.

How to apply

How to Apply

1.) Applications must include the following requirements and submit EOI to recruitment@tautaipartnership.org
• A statement of claims addressing the selection criteria, including with reference to the Deliverables table on the TOR on link https://tinyurl.com/msx4ezxs

• A Technical proposal addressing the selection criteria (statements not exceeding 3 pages) and should separately include a list of specified personnel and their CVs. Applicants should also provide contact details for two referees with email and/or phone contact information, accompanied by an acknowledgement that Tautai is approved to contact these referees.

• A Financial proposal that should specify if separate daily rates apply for different personnel/profiles/categories of service. It should list specified personnel and associated all-inclusive daily rates for the services in Samoan Tala (SAT) exclusive of VAGST. Refer to TOR on link https://tinyurl.com/msx4ezxs for further requirements.

Request for Proposal (RFP) and Submission Details:
2.) Requests for clarifications regarding the RFP document may be submitted to recruitment@tautaipartnership.org no later than: 11:59pm (GMT +13) Apia, Samoa on Friday 15 May 2026

3.) The deadline for proposal submission is 11.59pm (GMT +13) Apia, Samoa on Monday 18 May 2026.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

People with lived experience of the regions in which DT Global operates are strongly encouraged to apply. DT Global welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds including First Nations peoples, diverse Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC), and people with disabilities.

We take a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse and harm of adults and children; fraud, corruption and bribery; modern slavery; and any form of exploitation across our operations, partnerships, and supply chains. We uphold the highest standards of integrity and expect the same of those we work with.

Engagement with DT Global is subject to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks. All DT Global staff receive safety, compliance, safeguarding and integrity training, and we expect our personnel and partners to always act in alignment with our company values.

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