THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIOS OF INTEREST
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)
NON-OIL REVENUE MOBILISATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN SOUTH SUDAN
(NORMA-SS) PROJECT
Background :
The government of the Republic of South Sudan has received grant of UA 7.58 million from the African Development Bank towards the cost of Non-Oil Revenue Mobilization and Accountability in South Sudan (NORMA-SS) Project under the implementation of the Ministry of Finance and Planning of the Government of the Republic of South Sudan. It is intended that part of the proceeds of this grant will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for hiring a Consultant (Debt Policy Expert). The estimated duration of this consultancy service is ten (10) months and is expected to commence in September 2019
Main objectives of the consultancy :
The overall objectives of the assignment are to:
- Finalize the draft management strategy;
- Refine the Organizational structure, roles and responsibilities of the Debt Management Unit (DMU) within the Ministry of Finance and Planning;
- Institutionalize regular recording and reporting on loans and guarantee;
- Prepare annual and medium-term debt service projections as an input into the annual budget and medium-term fiscal strategy;
- Prepare debt management briefs for senior management as well as for IMF staff missions;
- Support the Ministry and other Government agencies in evaluating loan and guarantee offers.
- Provide long-term debt sustainability analysis among others.
Qualifications and experience :
The selection for this consultancy service shall be based, on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate.
Educational Qualification :
Master’s Degree in Economics, Finance or Debt Management is a prerequisite. A Postgraduate degree in Banking from a reputable University, with relevant professional qualifications (Certified Public Accounts; Chartered Public Finance Accounts, Chartered Public Policy Analysis) considered a strong advantage.
General Professional Experience :
Applicant should be regional or international expert and should have the following professional skills and experience:
Experience :
The TA should have at least 7 years of progressive professional experience in debt management, debt analysis with regional experience. Knowledge of the use of debt management software such as CM-DRMS or DMFAS would be strongly desirable.
IT Skills :
The Consultant should be highly proficient in the design and use of data base and spread sheet applications (MS Access, MS VB Script, MS SQL), as well as other applications. Strong knowledge and use of off- the shelf debt management design and applications is an added advantage.
Language :
Excellent in written and Oral English language skills are required.
Mode of application :
Interested candidates are invited to apply to the undermentioned address attaching their CV (providing information on qualifications and experiences to perform the services which includes educational background, job experience, description of similar assignments, etc.) and copy of academic and professional certificates.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the
African Development Bank’s “Procurement Rules and Procedures for the Use of Consultants” (May 2008 Edition, Revised July 2012), which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. Expression of interest by a consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Client to include him/her in the shortlist.
Interested consultants may obtain the detailed TOR and further information at the address below during office hours between 08:30 AM and 05:00 PM East African Standard Time on working days. Expressions of interest must be delivered or e-mailed to the address below by 18th July 2019 at 3:00 PM East African Standard with a subject line: “Expression of Interest for Consultancy Services-Debt Policy Expert”
Attn: Mr. Emmanuel Michael Elisa
Project Coordinator,
AfDB Projects Coordination Unit
Prefab Section, Room 001
Ministry of Finance and Planning-
Ministry Complex,
- Box 80-Juba South Sudan Tel: +211923497444
E-mail: eelisa@afdbpcu-ss.org copying to: ramoko@afdbpcu-ss.org
