Ministry Of Finance And National Planning Tender

Request For Expressions Of Interest(individual Consulting Services – Financial Management Specialist) Kingdom Of Tongacentral Services Unit, Ministry Of Finance And National Planninggrant No.: Ida V196-toassignment Title: Financial Management Specialistreference No.: To-mfnp-69723-cs-indvthe Kingdom Of Tonga Has Received Financing From The World Bank Toward The Cost Of The Programmatic Preparation Advance Grant, And Intends To Apply Part Of The Proceeds For Consulting Services.the Consulting Services (“the Services”) Include Providing Hands-on Support To Projects Including Entering Transactions, Preparing Bank Reconciliation And Ifrs, Timely Submission Of Reports, Providing Solution To Complex Fm Issues, Provide Training On Fm Areas E.g. Budget, Internal Controls And Accounting And Other Services As Mentioned In The Terms Of Reference. This Is A Full-time Position For 2 Years (may Be Extended Based On Need) To Provide Support To Multiple Projects. Expected Start Of The Position Is September 2018.the Detailed Terms Of Reference (tor) For The Assignment Can Be Obtained At The Address Given Below.the Ministry Of Finance And National Planning 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 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 Criteria For Selecting The Consultant Are:minimum Requirementsaccounting Degree And Membership Of A Professional Accounting Bodyat Least 10 Years’ Broad Experience In Accounting Including Evidence Of Similar Hands On Workdemonstrated Experience In Capacity Building Or Training In A Similar Environmentfluency In English And Demonstrated Ability To Be Able To Write Succinct Reports Which Clearly Articulate Issues Identified.desirable Requirementsprevious Experience With Donor Funded Projects Is An Advantageprevious Experience In Developing Countries On Similar Assignments, Particularly Working In The Tonga Will Be An Advantage.a Demonstrated Ability To Work Well With Persons At All Levels Of Governmenta Knowledge Of The Relevant Tongan Legislation Would Be An Advantage. The Attention Of Interested Consultants (including Firms) Is Drawn To Paragraph 1.9 Of The World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection And Employment Of Consultants Under Ibrd Loans And Ida Credits & Grants By World Bank Borrowers (“consultant Guidelines”), Setting Forth The World Bank’s Policy On Conflict Of Interest.a Consultant Will Be Selected In Accordance With Section V Of The Consultant Guidelines. Firms Expressing Interest And Proposing The Name Of An Individual For The Assignment Should Take Note Of Paragraph 5.5 Of The Consultant Guidelines.maximum Estimated Remuneration Rate: Us$75,000/ Year (the Salary Is Indicative, The Offered Salary Will Be Determined Based On Qualification, Previous Remuneration, And Expat/ National Compensation Consideration).interested Applicants Are To Request For The Terms Of Reference (tor) For “the Services” From Elizabeth Baker At Ebaker@finance.gov.to During Office Hours 0830 To 1630 Hours.applications Must Be Delivered In Person, Or By Mail, Or By Fax, Or By E-mail No Later Than August 3rd , 2018 (friday) At 4:00pm To The Following Address: Mrs. Balwyn Fa’otusiachief Executive Officerministry Of Finance And National Planningst. George Government Buildingvuna Road.p.o. Box 87nuku’alofa Tonga