Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Shipping
Agency : Bangladesh Inland Water transport Authority (BIWTA)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, JRSMP-1 (C2), BIWTA.
Procuring Entity Code : N/A
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for Monitoring, Evaluation and Financial Management Expert (FM) (S9) of Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project-1 (Navigational Channel Development)
EOI Ref. No. : 18.11.0000.314.14.007.24.2645
Date : 10/06/2024

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : International Development Association (IDA)

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Jamuna River Sustainable Management Project-1 (Navigational Channel Development)
EOI Closing Date and Time : 04/07/2024 04.00 pm
Publication Date : 11/06/2024

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The Monitoring, Evaluation and Financial Management Expert (FM) will manage and support project financial matters, budget distribution, preparation of financial related reports, records of payments as part of project implementation arrangements in accordance with relevant GOB and World Bank financial management requirements together with managing the issues relevant to the FAPAD and any other audit. Detailed scope of works (Terms of Services) and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below, either through email or in person. TOR is also available in BIWTA’s website (www.biwta.gov.bd).
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Appropriate postgraduate degree in Accounting, management or Finance/ along with a professional accounting qualification (Chartered Accountant /Cost and Management Accountant/Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) from The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) accredited body are preferable. Reciprocal (mutual) certification will not be considered as an educational qualification for selection of this position. Minimum of 10 years of working experience in financial, accounting, auditing and budget management of which at least 5 years working experience in MDB finance projects is a must. Candidate having 8 years or more accounting, reporting, auditing and budget management in public sector projects or relevant experience is preferable. GOB budget and planning procedures. Development Project Proposal fundamentals, rules and regulations of the Government for budgeting, fund release, accounting, financial reporting and auditing and authorization for use of donors’ funds. Experience/ exposure on World Bank’s fund operating conditions & reporting requirements would be an advantage. Is fully conversant with and have had hands on experience in application software and also in Computerized Accounting System with ability to assist in implementation and customization. Skills in software installation and troubleshooting will be added advantages. Proven track record of ability to develop a Chart of Accounts with relevance to DPP. Disbursement Categories and Project Components and befitting the relevant computerized accounting system and the reporting and Proficiency in iBAS++ and knowledge of Government Financial Rules (GFR). Strong interpersonal communicative skills, experience in team leadership and participatory management.
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
18.11.0000.314.14.007.24.2645 Not Applicable Dhaka 01.08.2024 31.12.2027

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Mizanur Rahman Bhuiyan
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Superintending Engineer (Civil), Dredging Department & Project Director, JRSMP-1 (C2), BIWTA
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Dredging Department, (Level-7), BIWTA Bhaban, 141-143, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka-1000.
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 029515435, Fax : , Email : pdjamunac2@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders