Request For Expression Of Interest For Public Financial Management Pfm Project Manager Long Term

Request For Expression Of Interest For Public Financial Management Pfm Project Manager Long Term Procurement Method IndividualNotice No Op00074591 Request For Expressions Of Interest Individual Consultingservices Federated States Of MicronesiaDepartment Of Finance AndadministrationProject For Strengthening Public Financial Management P161969 Assignment Title Pfm Project Manager L Ong Term Reference No Fm Dofa 107836 Cs IndvThe Fede Rated States Of Micronesia Has Receivedfinancing From The World Bank Toward The Cost Of The Strengthening Public Financial Manageme Nt Project And Intends To Apply Partof The Proceeds For A Project Manager To Ensure The Effective Efficient And Timely Implementa Tion Of The Project Forstrengthening Public Financial Management Scope Of AssignmentThe Pfm Proj Ect Manager Willperform All Daily Management Tasks For The Successful Implementation Of The Project Including Human Resources Pl Anning Contracts Finance Procurement Communication Reporting And Monitoring And Evaluation M E Tasks See Thedetailed Terms Of Reference Attached Here For Further Details The Department Of Finance And Administrationnow Invites Eligible Individuals Consultants To Indicate Their Interest In Providing The Services Interested Consultants Should Provide Information Demonstrating That They Have The Required Qualifications And Relevant Experience To Perform Theservices Attach Curriculum Vitae With Description Of Experience In Similar Assignments Similar Conditions References Etc Firmss Sesquo Staff May Express Interest Through The Employing Firm For The Assignment And Under Such Situation Only The Experienceand Alifications Of Individuals Shall Be Considered In The Selection Process Duration Of The Assignment Andestimated T Ime InputThe Duration Will Be For 12 Months With The Opportunity To Extend Based On Performance Andthe Availabili Ty Of Financing The Criteria For Selecting The Consultant Are Essentialqualifications And Experi Ence 1 University Degree In Project Management Business Administration Or A Relateddiscipline 2 Minimum 10 Yea Rs Of Relevant Work Experience With Minimum 5 Years At Management Level Or With Managementresponsibilities 3 Demonstratedhigh Level Project Implementation Management Experience And An Understanding Ofproject Cycle Principles Log Frames Monitoring An D Evaluation In Line With The Requirements Of Development Partners4 Experience With Public Financial Management And Or Pub Lic Sector Reform Projects Or Programs With A Significant Itcomponent 5 Excellent Communication Skills Including Good Or Al And Written English And Reportwriting Desirable Qualifications And Experience 6 Familiarity And Experience Wi Th Projects Funded Byinternational Development Partners And7 Related Experience In Small Island State Economies Especia Lly In Thepacific The Attention Of Interested Consultants Including Firms Is Drawn To Paragraph 3 14 3 16 And 3 17 Of T He WorldbankS Procurement Regulations For Ipf Borrowers July 2016 Revised November 2017 And August 2018 The Regulations Setting Forth The World BankS Policy On Conflict Of Interest Further Informationcan Be Obtained At The Address Below During Office Hours The Detailed Terms Of Reference Tor For The Assignment Are Attached Heree Ca P Expressions Of Interest Must Be Delivered In A Written Form To The Address Below In Person By Mail Or By E Mail By Nbs Friday 2 August 2019 Attn Beulah Daunakamakama Mrs Programmanager C Entral Implementation Unit Investment International FinanceDepartment Of Finance AdministrationFede Rated States Of Micronesia Fsm Email Bdaunakamakama Gmail ComAnd Ccto Jane MukiriProcuremen T SpecialistCentral Implementation UnitEmail Jcmukiri Gmail Com Terms Of ReferenceFederatedstates Of MicronesiaProject F Or Strengthening Public Financial Management P161969 Terms Of Reference Pfm Project ManagerLocation Department Of Finance And Administration Dofa Investment FinanceunitDuration Initial Contract Duration Of One Year Full Time With The Potential To Extend Based Oon Unsatisfactory Performance A BackgroundThe National Government Of Thefederated St Es Of Micronesia Fsm Has Partnered With The World Bank Wb To Implement Development Activities Within The Fsm Thecurrent And Pi Peline Portfolio Includes Projects In The Sectors Of Energy Fisheries Information Communication Technology Maritime Transpo Rt And Public Financial Management Pfm Strengthening The Objective Of The Strengthening Publicfinancial Management Proje Ct For Micronesia Is To Improve Reliability And Timeliness Of Financial Reporting Of The National Andstate Governments In Fsm The Project Has 5 Components 1 Strengthening The Public Financial Management Environmentcomponent Will Strengthen The Public Financial Management Pfm Environment By Ensuring That The Legal And Regulatory Framework Andthe Procedural Guidance For Business Processes Governing Budget Formulation Budget Execution And Financial Reporting For Revenuesand Expenditures Are Internally Consi Stent Aligned With The Applicable Accounting Guidance And Streamlined For Efficiency Thescope Will Include All Five Governments Each Of Which Has Its Own Set Of Regulations And Procedures 2 Financialmanagement Information System Component Will Impl Ement A New Financial Management Information System That Will Supporteffective Management Of Public Resources And Improve Financialreporting For Management And Accountability 3 Revenuemanagement System Rms Component Will Improve The Efficiency And E Ffectiveness Of Revenue Management For The National Governmentof The Federated States Of Micronesia Fsm 4 Change Manage Ment And Human Resource Development Component Will Successfulimplementation Of The Fmis And The Rms With Active Stakeholder Engagem Ent And Development Of Individual Competencies Andinstitutional Capacity Needed To Sustain Fmis And Rms Operations And Related Pfm Functions The Project Will Support Capacitybuilding In The Department Of Finance And Administration Dofa And Other Agencies Withkey Roles In The Pfm Cycle Such As Theoffice Of The National Public Auditor 5 Project Management Component Will Support Overall Project Management AndcoordinationThe Government Of Fsm Is Seeking To Engage An Experienced Pfm Project Manager Wi Thin The Dofa To Manage Theimplementation Of The Fmis Project And To Oversee Other Aspects Of The Project B Purpos E And Objectives Of TheroleThe Purpose Of The Role Is To Ensure The Effective Efficient And Timely Implementati On Of The Project Forstrengthening Public Financial Management C Scope Of ServicesThe Pfm Project Manager Willperform All Daily Management Tasks For The Successful Implementation Of The Project Including Human Resources Planning Contracts Finance Procurement Communication Reporting And Monitoring And Evaluation M E Tasks The Pf M Projectmanager Will Ensure Project Activities Are Consistent With The Legal Agreements And Approved Procurement Plan Theprojectmanager Will Have Duties And Responsibilities Including The Following Develop Revise And Update Project Pl Ans Andbudgets Including Procurement Plan For All Activities Related To The Project And Obtain The Requisite Approvals From The Relevant Stakeholders Within Government Of Fsm And With The Wb As Required Support Fmis Procurement Activitiesthrough To And Including Fmis And Rms Vendor Contract Negotiations Maintain Oversight And Coordinatiion O Throu Fmis And Rms Vendor Implementation Plans And Delivery Of All Activities Vendor Government And Where Relevant Thirdparties Part Of The Wider Fsm Government Fmis Implementation Plans Including Support For And Involvement In User And Governmentacceptance T Esting For Fmis Contract Components And System Modules Prepare Project Progressreports And Supervis E The Preparation Of Financial Management And Procurement Reports Ensuring All Project Reports And Files Arekept Up To Date Supervise The Procurement And Financial Management Activities In Accordance With The Procurementand Budget Plans And The Relevant Procedures And Guidelines Of The Government Of Fsm And The Wb Supervise Thedeliverables Of The Fmis Vendorand Other Fsm Contracted Consultants Manage All Fmis Related Contracts Andidentify Potential Bottlenecks And Construction Of Raints And Provide Recommendations To Address Them Monitor Receivefeedback And Review Performance Of The Consulta Nts Recruited For The Project Implementation Ensure That Allconsultation And Training Activities Are Mobilized And Implemented In A Timely Manner Ensure Good Communication Andinformation Flows Among Agencies Involved In Pippfm Pre Paration And Implementation At National And State Levels And Other Duties Applicable To The Project As Delegated By The Secretary Dofa D ReportingobligationsThe Project Manager Will Report To The Assistant Secret Ary Of Dofa In Charge Of Treasury Thedeliverables Of The Project Manager Will Include The Following But Not Be Limited To Work Plan And Budget Plan Forthe Project Initial And Updates Updated Procurement Plans As Needed Financial Forecasts Andreports Performance Evaluation Reports For Consultants Etc Monthly Progress Reporting To Thedofa Periodic Project Implementation Manual Updates And Tors D Qualification And ExperiencerequirementsMandatory1 University Degree In Projectmanagement Businessadministration Or A Related Discipline 2 Minimum 10 Years Of Relevant Work Experience With Min Imum 5 Years Atmanagement Level Or With Management Responsibilities 3 Demonstrated High Level Project Implementatio N Managementexperience And An Understanding Of Project Cycle Principles Log Frames Monitoring And Evaluation In Line With The Req Uirementsof Development Partners4 Experience With Public Financial Management And Or Public Sector Reform Projects Orprograms With A Significant It Component 5 Excellent Communication Skills Including Good Oral And Written Englis Hand Report Writing Desirable Qualifications And Experience 6 Familiarity And Experiencewith Projects Funded By International Development Partners And7 Related Experience In Small Island Stateeconomies Especially In The Pacific E Duration Location And Conditions Of AssignmentThe Positiion Is A F Economies Ll Time Position To Be Located In Pohnpei Fsm Domestic Travel Will Be Required From Time Totime The Duration W12 Months With The Opportunity To Extend Based On Performance And The Availability Offinancing

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