| Ministry/Division |
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Chief Adviser's Office |
| Agency |
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Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority Project |
| Procuring Entity Code |
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5011 |
| Procuring Entity District |
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Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
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Individual Consultant (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Selection Financial Management Specialist (National) [Contract Package No. BEZA S-133] |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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03.761.011.01.10.210.2019-5579 |
| Date |
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06/05/2019 |
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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Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
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IDA |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Private Sector Development Support Project (PSDSP) |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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27/05/2019 03.00 PM
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| Publication Date |
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06/05/2019
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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Selection Financial Management Specialist (National) [Contract Package No. BEZA S-133] |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Educational Qualification: The candidate should possess minimum Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or similar. Certified professional accountant will get preference.
Experience: 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. The candidates shall have working experience with government organization and administrative systems and experience of implementing similar project, especially donor or World Bank funded project. Proficiency in all forms of English and Bangla is required.
Responsibilities: 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.
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 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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Duration of employment: Upto 28 February 2021 (22 months).
(b) Place of work: Head office located at Dhaka.
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).
Project Director, Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority project now invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Applicants are requested to submit application accompanied by: (a) Forwarding letter; (b) CV; (c) Two passport size photographs; (d) Documentary evidence supporting experience & qualifications etc.
Interested Applicants are requested to send their Expressions of Interest for the position by 27 May 2019 at 03.00 P.M, in sealed envelope, clearly marked “Expression of Interest (EOI) for Financial Management Specialist (National), BEZA S-133” to the undersigned by direct delivery/mail/courier service. TOR shall be available on www.beza.gov.bd. Any EOI received after the deadline will not be accepted. Any persuasion by the applicant will be treated as disqualification.
The Authority reserves the right to accept or reject all the EOIs without assigning any reason whatsoever. |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| 03.761.011.01.10.210.2019-5579 |
N/A |
Head office located at Dhaka |
July 2019 |
February 2021 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Dr. Malay Choudhury |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director (Joint Secretary) |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA)
Support to Capacity Building of Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority Project
Monem Business District (Level-12), 111,
Bir Uttam C.R.Dutta Road, Dhaka-1205 |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : 02-9632473, Fax : , Email : capacityproject@beza.gov.bd |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
