Finance Officer at Ethiopian Communication Authority (ECA)

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Request for Expression of Interest

(Consulting Services – Individual Selection)

Consulting Service for Selection of a Finance Officer for Ethiopian Communication Authority /ECA/

Country: Ethiopia

Project: Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Project ID: P171034

Credit No.  IDA - 68560

Assignment Title:  Selection of Finance Officer for ECA

Reference No.: ET-MINT-234121-CS-INDV

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Finance (MoF), has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project (“Digital Foundations”).  The Ethiopian Communication Authority is one of the beneficiaries of the project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for selecting of individual consultants.

Ethiopian Communication Authority as part of the project is looking for an Individual Consultant to provide technical assistance that supports the program.  Experienced individual consultants who have experience in finance management are invited to express their interest for the assignment.

The Finance Officer will have the overall responsibility of financial management for Sub-component 1.2, and will ensure the maintenance of sound Financial Management throughout the lifecycle of the Digital Foundations Project consistent with agreements, manuals, and project documents;

Specific responsibilities for the Finance Officer will include, but are not limited to, the following core activities:

• Budgeting and planning; Lead and manage the preparation of all budgets, including annual Planning and Budget, in consultation with relevant Departments;
• Accounting and Reporting; Design and implement adequate financial management systems and procedures to govern implementation of the project;
• Funds Management; Ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing project and operational requirements; based on the approved annual work plan and budget prepare expenditure and cash forecast;
• Ensure internal control arrangements are maintained consistently throughout the life of the program/project including proper controls in regard to approval and authorization;

MinT on behalf of ECA now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest to provide the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services for a period of one year with possibility of extension for additional period subject to outstanding performance of the consultant and availability of budget. The shortlisting criteria include the following;

• Should have a minimum qualification of an advanced Master’s degree in finance or accounting, and a minimum of 5+ years of progressively responsible experience for a major company, government or non-government institution.
• The candidates should have prior experience in implementing World Bank-funded project/programs for at least 2 years.
• Preference will be given to candidates with the Chartered Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations.
• Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly in regard to presenting results of analyses to management.
• Proficient use and knowledge of electronic spreadsheets and database.
• Ability to use Accounting Software such as IFMIS (Integrated Financial Management System), Peachtree Accounting, and spreadsheet
• Fluency in English and Amharic languages.
• The candidate must have the highest levels of personal integrity, and a reputation for a transparent and systematic work style; and
• The candidate must be able to work under pressure situations, in order to meet demanding deadlines.
• The candidate must have willing to work on additional assignments by ECA and MInT/PIU

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant (Section V) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Expressions of interest (CV, Cover letter and documentary evidence for fulfilling the qualifications for the assignment) must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by mail on or before June 20th, 2022. Further information and the detail TOR can be obtained, by email at the below address during office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Addis Ababa time: 

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,

Ministry of Innovation and Technology (MInT)

Ethiopia Digital Foundations Project

Attn: Focal Person, Project Implementation Unit (PIU)

Address: Arada Sub-city, off Churchill Road, behind Lycée Guebre-Mariam,

E-mail: digital.foundation@mint.gov.et or zelalem.tadesse@mint.gov.et or mesfin.belachew@mint.gov.et

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia