Recruitment of International IFMIS Technical Advisor

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia PFM Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

For International Consultant (IFMIS Technical Adviser)

COUNTRY- ETHIOPIA

Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Project: Public Financial Management Project

Credit number - IDA 57660

Assignment: Selection and Employment of International IFMIS Technical Advisor

Procurement plan Package no.: ET-MOFEC-COPCU-217453-CS-INDV

This Request for Expressions of Interest follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in Development Business No. DB Reference Nº: WB 1067/03-16 Posted on March 8/2016

The Government of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this Credit to payments under the contract for Selection and Employment of International IFMIS (Integrated Financial Management Information System) Technical Advisor.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main objective of this assignment is to provide technical leadership and hands-on support to the IFMIS PMO (Project Management Office) in the implementation of the 5-year strategic plan (2021-2025), both on-site and off-site. Specifically, the assignment intends to:

1. To provide technical advisory support on further IFMIS rollout and implementation processes;
2. To support the IFMIS PMO in operationally stabilizing the IFMIS platform across all completed sites; and
3. To follow up with the IFMIS PMO on the automation process of IFMIS and in strengthening their technical capabilities.

The Consultant will work with the PMO designated officials and technical experts of the Project Management Office (PMO). The consulting services include but not limited to the following activities:

• Provide regular strategic technical guidance and advisory support to MoF and the IFMIS Project Management Office to effectively manage the IFMIS reform implementation processes
• Assist the IFMIS PMO in developing and operationalizing a detailed IFMIS deployment/rollout plans based on the approved IFMIS Strategic Plan;
• Provide support to the IFMIS PMO in undertaking annual IFMIS reform strategic reviews and developing credible annual implementation plans. This will also include providing regular advisory support in the development, review and execution of project implementation plans/work plans and budgets; training and procurement plans etc.;
• Development of a detailed IFMIS interoperability/interface and integration implementation plan and support the implementation of the remaining core system interfaces;
• Support the MoF and IFMIS PMO in providing the necessary technical support and guidance in the implementation of other strategic PFM reforms critical to the success of IFMIS. These will include: Program-based Budgeting (PBB), Treasury Single Account (TSA); Electronic Payments/Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT); E-Procurement and Gradual Transition to IPSAS Cash and Accrual Accounting.
• Conduct a comprehensive IFMIS system functionality and performance against established PFM business process performance benchmarks; recommend necessary configuration and operational enhancements to ensure optimal system benefits;
• Develop and provide necessary in-house PFM and IFMIS training programs to IFMIS PMO staff, relevant MoF staff and End Users to develop necessary skills and competencies required to effectively advance the IFMIS rollout, enhance system adoption and utilization, and institutionalization processes;
• Undertake a detailed review and refinement of the current IFMIS project management and system operational policies and procedures;
• Carry out any such other duties that might be assigned to the consultant by the IFMIS Project Manager in line with the improvement of the public financial management for the Government of Ethiopia

THE SHORTLISTING CRITERIA ARE:

The qualification of Technical Advisor who would like to apply for the job should possess the following minimum criteria:

1. Be a post graduate (Master’s Degree) in economics, public finance management, finance and accounting, computer science and information systems with strong PFM orientation. 
2. At least 10 (Ten) years of post-qualification experience of working in the field of public financial management preferably in developing country context. Prior experience of working on PFM reforms including IFMIS implementation in Ethiopia would be preferred.
3. Substantial experience of at least 10 years of designing, implementing, managing and operationalizing Government Budgetary, Accounting and Financial Management Information Systems in a Ministry of Finance or Government Accounting Organization in a Developing Country context.
4. Have considerable knowledge and experience of government planning and budgeting systems and their relationship with accounting and other financial systems in a developing country environment.
5. Have considerable knowledge and experience of at least 5 years in fiscal decentralization processes and supporting the implementation of financial management information systems at local government/sub-national government levels.
6. Have substantial knowledge and experience of at least 5 years of working with Oracle and other major IFMIS platform solutions in the public sector setting.
7. Have substantial experience of the management and operation of computerized financial systems using Computer Network, Personal Computer and Relational Database technology in a Government Accounting environment. This must include the ability to provide financial management expertise in support of the design and implementation of new financial systems/packages.
8. Have extensive knowledge and experience in designing and supporting the implementation PFM legal and regulatory frameworks.
9. Have extensive knowledge and experience in developing capacity building, designing training, management development, human resource management and organizational change in developing countries.
10. Have reasonable knowledge and experience of project management tools and techniques.
11. Relevant knowledge of the principles, tools and techniques required for the management and control of ICT within a government based or business organization.
12. Have substantial experience of working in a technical, advisory and training capacity in developing countries.
13. Have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in English.
14. Have the ability to operate as part of a team and establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.

Evaluation Criteria for Selection                                                                                    Score

• General Qualification  of  Consultant                                                                                   25%
• Specific Experience directly related to the assignment                                                        40%
• International Experience  in the required area                                                                      25%
• Knowledge , Skills and Ability(including Language) related to the Assignment                10%

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), Channel One Programs Coordinating Directorate (COPCD), now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide CVs supporting documents and information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, qualifications, and so forth).

The attention of interested Consultants 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 [January 2011 and as revised July 2014] (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.  An individual consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM in all working days. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below on or before May 6, 2021

Channel One Programs Coordinating Directorate

Attention Ato Degu Lakew Eguale

Room 403, 4th Floor, MoF Building

Street address: Sidist Kilo, Yekatit 12 Square, King George Avenue

Telephone Number:+251111570594/91, Postal Address-1905

E-mail address: copcuproc@gmail.com

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.