Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest Status:Approved
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
| Ministry/Division |
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Ministry of Environment and Forests |
| Agency |
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Forest Department |
| Procuring Entity Name |
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Project Director, SUFAL |
| 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 (National) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
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Selection of Consultant-Accounts & Financial Management |
| EOI Ref. No. |
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FD/SUFAL/Procurement/SD-5C/35/2020/ 1226 |
| Date |
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12/10/2020 |
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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The World Bank |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Sustainable Forests and Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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29/10/2020 3.00pm
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| Publication Date |
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13/10/2020
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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The Consultant will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Ensure that project reporting and disbursement are aligned with the the World Bank guidelines for the project;
2. Work with Senior Financial Management Specialist for financial and budget planning, accounting, reporting, auditing, etc. under the supervision of PD;
3. Manage disbursement of loan proceeds following the WB guidelines and in conjunction with the relevant ministry;
4. Manage the project Special Account (Designated Account) (including the preparation of account statements);
5. Maintain proper Books of Account at Project Management Unit (PMU) level;
6. Prepare Interim Unaudited Financial Reports (IUFRs) and obtain authorization from the designated person(s);
7. Prepare withdrawal applications and obtain authorization from the designated person(s);
8. Provide training and guidance to the field level accountants and divisional forest officials;
9. Prepare proper response to audit observations raised by the FAPAD auditor;
10. Follow up with FAPAD auditors for resolution of audit observations;
11. Prepare Action Plan based on the findings of the Internal Audit;
12. Continuously monitor compliance of the Action Plan prepared based on the Internal Audit Report;
13. Regularly review the books of accounts of field level Accountant;
14. Ensure efficient cash flow at the project;
15. Continually assess fiduciary risks at the field level implementation and report any concerns to the PD;
16. All other work related to project accounting and financial management under direct supervision of PD and SFMS;
17. Report to PD, SFMS and Conduct any other project related work required for the smooth implementation of project activities.
18. Carry out any other relevant periodic duties that may be assigned by the Project Director/concerned authority from time to time.
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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* Post- Graduation (Masters) in Accounting, Finance, MBA or Post Graduation (Masters) with Accounting Credibility; Professional accounting qualification CA, CMA, ACCA will be an added advantage;
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project accounting and financial management or similar responsibilities, preferably with IDA/ Donor funded project;
• Trained on Financial Management/Accounting software application; Proven track record to develop a Chart of Accounts befitting the relevant computerized accounting system and the report;
• Ability to impart training to the project staff on accounting system
• Proficiency in computer operation with experience of working independently;
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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For other details please see the ToR in the BFD website (www.bforest.gov.bd) |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Encouraged |
| Eoi Detail Information |
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| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| FD/SUFAL/Procurement/SD-5C/35/2020/1226 |
Single |
PMU, SUFAL project |
01/01/2021 |
30/06/2023 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Md. Rakibul Hasan Mukul |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director and Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Bangladesh Forest Department
Plot No-E-1, B-2, Agargaon
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207
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| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +880-2-8181147 , Fax : , Email : rakib.mukul@outlook.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
