| 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, Sustainable Forests & Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project |
| 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 Senior Financial Management Specialist ( Package No SD-2-1)
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| EOI Ref. No. |
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FD/SUFAL/Procurement/SFMS/SD-2-1/11/2022/588 |
| Date |
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31/03/2022 |
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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International Development Association (IDA), World Bank |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
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Sustainable Forests & Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
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25/04/2022 15:00
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| Publication Date |
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31/03/2022
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INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
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SUFAL project has a large budget and proper financial monitoring and accounting is essential. This requires a strong financial set up with financial management and accounting experts. The Senior Financial Management Specialist will be a member of the PMU of the SUFAL Project. S/he will have reporting line to the Project Director. S/he will be responsible to the PD for financial matters. This position is designed to lead the process of financial management. |
| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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Qualification: • Post-Graduation (Masters) in Finance, Accounting, MBA from any reputed university;
• Professional qualification in CA, CMA, ACCA will be given preference;
• Trained on operating Financial Implementation Software;
• Have had hands-on experience in Microsoft or similar computerized Accounting;
• Proven track record of ability to develop a Chart of Accounts befitting the relevant computerized accounting system and the report;
• Strong interpersonal communicative skills, experience in team leadership and participatory management;
• Demonstrated capacity to work in foreign aided projects in a team environment;
• In depth knowledge of technical and legal aspects of financial management in development projects, financed by government and the World Bank;
• Must possess excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Computer skills and handling of computer-based accounting systems and software is a prerequisite.
Experience: Minimum 15 years of Job experiences in the similar field of which at least 5 years of specific experience as Financial Management Specialist or similar position with donor financed project in Bangladesh preferably with IDA funded project;
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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During the term of the contract the consultant shall not be associated with any other Government agency, consulting firm or private business entities |
| Association with foreign firms is |
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Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
|---|
| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| SD-2-1 |
No |
Dhaka |
01/07/2022 |
30/06/2023 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
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Gobinda Roy |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
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Project Director Sustainable Forests & Livelihoods (SUFAL) Project |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
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Bangladesh Forest Department
Ban Bhaban, Agargaon, Dhaka-1207
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| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
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Phone : +880-2-55006786 , Fax : , Email : sufal.pmu@gmail.com |
Advertisement Corrigendum(s) |
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Date Of Corrigendum |
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31/03/2022 |
| Brief Description |
: |
SUFAL project has a large budget and proper financial monitoring and accounting is essential. This requires a strong financial set up with financial management and accounting experts. This position is designed to lead the process of financial management.
The Senior Financial Management Specialist will be a member of the PMU of the SUFAL Project. S/he will have reporting line to the Project Director. S/he will be responsible to the PD for financial matters. S/he will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
• At the onset of taking on the task, agree with the PD on the schedule of reporting on fund flow, financial statement, internal and external auditing reports etc.;
• The SFM Specialist will modify and develop computerized accounting system chart of accounts (Ledger) and design the FM report as required;
• Provide advisory support to prepare and design computerized accounting system as required;
• Prepare accounting and reporting and fund flow for the project cost center and design reporting format as required;
• Prepare regular financial report;
• Monitor and provide support to improve budget implementation progress;
• Asses the need for additional financial monitoring reports under the project, and track project progress in relation to overall budget allocations and spend under each component;
• Ensure timely and efficient processing and administration of allocated funds, monitor funds flow from Bank to the project and ensure that appropriate GoB and World Bank procedures are followed;
• Ensure monthly/bi-monthly quarterly accounting and reporting fund flow for each cost center and a consolidated report for the operation;
• Ensure control and management of proper records of project assets and purchases, including inventory records;
• Prepare annual and quarterly disbursement forecasts and consolidate financial reports;
• Ensure to prepare reports and supporting documents for the external and internal audit in conjunction with the Procurement Specialist;
• With guidance from the PD and depending on project needs, develop contents for on-the-job training on FM for BFD and project staff;
• Prepare and collaborate in the preparation of financial training plan and support to implement the training plan;
• Upon request of the PD, furnish any FM related reports to meet requests from the PSC and the World Bank;
• Continually assess fiduciary risks and report any concerns to the PD;
• Assist PD to prepare TOR which will be agreed by the Bank for the appointment of internal auditor;
• Ensure to prepare reports and supporting documents for the external audit and internal audit in conjunction with the Procurement Specialist; and Report to PD.
• Any other related task assigned by the Project Director as and when required.
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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• Post-Graduation (Masters) in Finance, Accounting, MBA from any reputed university;
• Professional qualification in CA, CMA, ACCA will be given preference;
• Minimum 15 years of Job experiences in the similar field of which at least 5 years of specific experience as Financial Management Specialist or similar position with donor financed project in Bangladesh preferably with IDA funded project;
• Trained on operating Financial Implementation Software;
• Have had hands-on experience in Microsoft or similar computerized Accounting;
• Proven track record of ability to develop a Chart of Accounts befitting the relevant computerized accounting system and the report;
• Strong interpersonal communicative skills, experience in team leadership and participatory management;
• Demonstrated capacity to work in foreign aided projects in a team environment;
• In depth knowledge of technical and legal aspects of financial management in development projects, financed by government and the World Bank;
• Must possess excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Computer skills and handling of computer-based accounting systems and software is a prerequisite.
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| Duration |
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12 Months |
| Other Information |
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• During the term of the contract the consultant shall not be associated with any other Government agency, consulting firm or private business entities.
• The Project Director now invites eligible applicants to indicate their interest in providing the services. The applicants are requested to submit their (a) CV (Curriculum Vitae) which will indicate that they are qualified to perform the services with Application Submission Form and (b) expected remuneration. The applicant may be asked to submit/present the original copy of certificates or documents by the authority. The Expressions of Interest (EOI) shall be submitted by 25 April, 2022 up to 3:00 pm and be clearly marked as Application for the post of “Senior Financial Management Specialist” to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail). The Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR), EoI and Application Submission Form will be available at the website www.bforest.gov.bd. |
| Last Date Of Submission |
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25/04/2022 |
| Last Time Of Submission |
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15:00 |
| Status |
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Active |
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| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
