| Ministry/Division |
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Chief Adviser's Office |
| Agency |
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Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director (Joint Secretary) |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant () (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority
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| EOI Ref. No. |
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03.761.026.01.02.004.2014(Part-1) -3304 |
| Date |
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04/01/2018 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
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Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
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Non_Development Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority" |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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24/01/2018
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| Publication Date |
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15/01/2018
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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The FMS will be an integral part of the PIU working with the PD and other members on finance and accounts issues. In particular the FMS will be responsible for the following tasks for the Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority Project & Bangladesh Economic Zones Development Project (Phase-1) & BEZA:
• Establishing and maintaining a financial management system, including accounts systems, internal control, planning, budgeting, and financial reporting and auditing systems for the projects
• Establish sound accounting practices and systems to manage project resources;
• Provide accurate, complete, and timely financial information for proper management and monitoring of the projects;
• Prepare annual budget estimates and disbursement plans of the projects
• Ensure transparency and accountability in the operation and make efficient use of available financial resources;
• Comply with audit requirements and prepare annual, monthly, and quarterly reports as required by the Government and the World Bank;
• Compile and consolidate FMRs if required and assist the CCU and the finance/accounts team in the CCU in preparing FMRs;
• Establish and maintain close relationship and coordination with government agencies relevant to the project;
• Coordinate closely with the procurement team of the PIU and the CCU in order to ensure effective planning and execution of the projects tasks;
• Build capacity within the government staff assigned to the PIU on financial/accounting issues;
• Ensure smooth flow of funds and make sure that processes are not held up along the way;
• Ensure efficient cash management including short-term and long-term commitments,
• Advise and liaise closely with the PDs & with BEZA on all matters of finance and accounts relating to the project or as required by the authority.
• Any other relevant works as required by the Authority. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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The candidate should possess minimum Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or be a Chartered Accountant (FCA).At Least 10 years solid experience in financial management and accounting is required for candidates. Candidates must have solid and proven record of financial and accounting works experience and leading finance/accounts professionals. The FMS must also be able to work independently and lead a team of accountants and finance officers. Previous experience of implementing similar project, especially foreign or World Bank funded is preferred. Proficiency in all forms of English and Bangla is required.Selection Criteria:
(a) Educational & Professional Qualifications; (b) Relevant working experience and adequacy for the assignment; (c) Capability to carry out the assignment [overall suitability considering age, skill (Training, computer skills, proficiency in English and Bengali, knowledge of local conditions, administrative systems, etc.)]; (c) Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. |
| Other Details (if applicable) |
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The consultant ( Individual Consultant ) will be selected in accordance with the procedure set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: “Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers” dated January 2011 (revised July 2014) |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Encouraged |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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S.M. Nurul Alam |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director (Joint Secretary) |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Monem Business District (Level-12), 111,
Bir Uttam C.R.Dutta Road, Karwan Bazar, Dhaka-1205
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| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 880-2-9632473 , Fax : 9632476, Email : capacityproject@beza.gov.bd |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
