Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Agriculture
Agency : Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Agro-Meteorological Information Systems Development Project Component-C of Bangladesh Weather and Climate Services Regional Project
Procuring Entity Code : 2240639
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Senior National Consultant (Financial Management)
EOI Ref. No. : 12.01.0000.018.01.010.22.6531
Date : 25/01/2022

KEY INFORMATION

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

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Loan
Development Partners : The World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Agro-Meteorological Information Systems Development Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 10/02/2022 16.00 P.M.
Publication Date : 25/01/2022

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The services, among others, include the following: i. Responsible to Project Director (PD), PIU; ii. Review all available project financial documents to facilitate establishment of a sound financial management system within PIU and supervising all financial planning, recording, accounting receipt/expenditure budgeting and reporting for the management of the project; iii. Budget preparation, disbursement of project funds & monitoring of fund utilization. iv. Maintenance of books and bank accounts of the project and liaise with AG office for the submission of monthly financial report. v. Cash flow management; vi. Ensuring the Flow of Funds: Process withdrawal application for IDA funds to the Government Consolidate Fund and/or Designated Account, and prepare relevant financial management reports; vii. Submission of Project Annual Financial Statements for audit in accordance with IPSAS cash-basis or national standard as pronounced by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG) within 90 days of the end of the financial year to the Foreign Aided Audit Directorate (FAPAD); viii. Prepare memorandum of action taken to resolve internal audit queries, external audit observations and public accounts committee recommendations ix. Ensure appropriate follow-up of compliance with legal provisions of the financial agreement of the project; x. Any other works as assigned by the PD.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Following are the Consultant’s eligibility and qualifications criteria: i. M. Com/ MBA in Accounting/ Finance/Business or related subjects. ii. Associate or member of a Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) (CA/ACCA/CMA/CPFA etc.) recognized by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) will be an advantage iii. 10 years’ work experience in financial management in Govt./ autonomous/private sector organizations; iv. Work experience in handling fund of donor aided project/development projects will have an added advantage; v. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding in GOB and IDA audit system; vi. Knowledge in accounting software is required. vii. High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and report writing, and viii. Computer literacy and skills (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.) is essential.
Other Details (if applicable) : N/A
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
AMISDP-SD-003 12 months PE office, Dhaka 20-02-2022 2001-2023

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Dr. Md. Shah Kamal Khan
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Address: Room # 728, 6th Floor, Middle Building, Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka-1215
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : +8801712184274, Fax : , Email : kamalmoa@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders