Technical Advisory International consultant for IFMIS rollout and IBEX enhancement

Source: World Bank — Ethiopia PFM Project

Request for Expressions of Interests

For International Consultant (IFMIS Technical Adviser)

Country: The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Project: Public Financial Management (PFM) Project

Credit No.: IDA-57660

Assignment Title: Recruitment of International Consultant for IFMIS Technical Adviser

Advisory support for the IFMIS rollout and IBEX enhancement

Procurement plan Package No.: ET-MOFEC-COPCU-61539-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 Recruitment of International Consultant for Technical Advisory support for the IFMIS rollout and IBEX enhancement.

The consultancy service of Technical Advisor shall be advising the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) Project Management Office (PMO) in the ongoing regular implementation support both on-site and off-site. To follow up on IFMIS rollout and Integrated Budget and Expenditure Management (IBEX) enhancement activities, to follow up with the PMO on the automation process of IFMIS and IBEX System in strengthening their technical capabilities.

The consulting services include but not limited to the following activities:

• Review the status of the automation processes (IFMIS and IBEX) in line with existing strategies, contracts, documents, provide guidance when required, propose options for consideration, and help develop specific solutions;

 -   Follow up on the management of all critical IFMIS roll out issues and integration activities, contract administration readiness issues, etc. by monitoring the implementation status, organizing coordination meetings, requesting feedback from all project beneficiaries, and identifying and suggesting possible options to improve the implementation performance;

 -    Monitor the project implementation plan and target delivery dates, assist in the regular reviews and revisions of the plan, and report the progress in key activities regularly;

 -   Assist in the preparation of reports or presentations to MOFEC officials related to the IFMIS rollout and IBEX enhancement activities;

 -  Assess potential risks (including operational, technical and financial risks) and suggest possible solutions to avoid delay in project activities;

 -   Support the implementation of change management and capacity building programs designed to   ensure the sustainability of proposed solutions;

 -    Assist the counterparts develop the skills and abilities required to advance the IFMIS rollout and IBEX enhancement strategy;

 -    Assess the capacity of PMO, design the capacity building implementation plan and follow and give technical support regarding the capacity building implementation;

 -    Provide technical advice in revising the IFMIS rollout road map and strategy; and

 -   Assist in the design and approach of the next rollout phases by evaluating the current contract and project output. More over indicate and advise MoFEC officials regarding the next rollout approaches (Vender versus Internal Force). 

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

• A person who hold a University degree and above preferably in engineering/computer science or a related field with a focus on the development of management information systems and similar applications;
• Has a minimum 10 years’ experience in implementing financial management information systems, and specification, design and operation of financial information system software and ICT infrastructure (servers, network equipment, field hardware, information security, etc.) , including those required for modern central government financial and treasury operations;
• International experience in the procurement and implementation of government financial management reforms, preferably based on the latest Oracle EBS platform;
• A good knowledge of alternative IFMIS software and hardware capabilities available internationally.
• Ability to work with different sections of the government administration to identify their financial management system needs and expectations and to relate these to developing recommendations for an efficient and comprehensive system; and
• Fluency in English language, spoken and written.

Evaluation Criteria for Selection                                                                               Score

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

The Ministry of Finance & Economic Cooperation (MoFEC), 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 24 July 2018.

Ministry of Finance and Economic Cooperation (MoFEC)

Channel One Programs Coordinating Directorate

Attention Ato Degu Lakew Eguale

Room 614, 6th Floor, MoFEC 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.