Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Primary and Mass Education
Agency : Directorate of Primary Education
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Pre-primary and Primary Education Improvement Project in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban Districts and Bhasanchar of Noakhali project
Procuring Entity Code : 224403200
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Financial Management Consultant
EOI Ref. No. : 38.01.0000.011.07.027.25-523
Date : 25/09/2025

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : The World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Project Director, Pre-primary and Primary Education Improvement Project in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban Districts and Bhasanchar of Noakhali project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 12/10/2025 03:00 PM
Publication Date : 24/09/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : Details ToR will be available at Directorate of Primary Education (www.dpe.gov.bd)
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : a. Educational Qualifications • Minimum M. Com/ MBA in Accounting/ Finance. Member of a Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) (CA/ACCA/CMA etc.) accredited by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) will be an added advantage. Experience in public sector financial management will be preferred. Membership /professional qualification through reciprocity agreements like Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) (without appearing examination) shall not be considered educational qualification. b. Experience and Skills • 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 working as a financial management specialist in IDA/IBRD funded projects will get preference. 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) • Experience in the effective supervision of personnel • Self-guided. strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work independently as a team player and under pressure • Strong interpersonal communicative skills. experience in team leadership and participatory management. • Ability to impart training to the Project staff on Financial management system. • Practical experience in handling development programs/ projects • High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and report writing, and • Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, Power Point
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
38.01.0000.011.07.027.25-523 20 Man-month Dhaka, Cox's bazar, Bandarban & Bhasanchar 01/11/2025 30/06/2027

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Mohammad Amzad Hossain
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director, Pre-primary and Primary Education Improvement Project in Cox’s Bazar and Bandarban Districts and Bhasanchar of Noakhali project. Old Building, Room No- 424, Directorate of Primary Education, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 01711-183592, Fax : , Email : pdpapeip@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders