Expression of Interest For Consulting Services - Individual Consultant: Financial Officer To Support The Program Management Unit (Pmu) At The Digital Id Program

Expression of Interest are invited for Consulting Services - Individual Consultant: Financial Officer to Support the Program Management Unit (PMU) at the Digital Id Program Bid closing date: Before December 03, 2024, Bid opening date: No Specific Opening Date and Time Region: Addis Ababa Financial Officer to support the Program Management Unit (PMU) at the Digital ID Program Country: Ethiopia Project: Ethiopia Digital ID for Inclusion and Services Project Project ID: P179040 Credit No: 7463-ET Assignment Title: Finance Officer Reference No.: ET-NIDP-457247-CS-INDV 3. Scope of Services, Tasks, and Expected Deliverables Specific tasks to be carried out by the Financial Officer include but are not limited to the following components: Overall Management Execute the overall financial management for the project consistent with agreements, manuals, and project documents; Work closely with the Financial Management Specialist on all financial management arrangements including budgeting, accounting, internal controls, fund flows, reporting, and audit reporting. Budgeting and Planning Involve in all budgets, including annual planning and budgeting, Support the process so that the project budget is proclaimed in the government budget; Maintain budget discipline; Report to Finance Management Specialist on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances; Assist in the submission of budget to ensure all budgetary issues are captured in accordance to the development partners as appropriate; Accounting and Reporting Implement adequate financial management systems and procedures for the project; Ensure that books of accounts are maintained; maintain up-to-date and documented accounting systems policies and procedures; Support the periodic financial reporting for development partners as well as for the government as per reporting requirements and formats. Work professionally so that unaudited financial reports are prepared to the financiers on time and up to standards; Funds Management Participate in mitigating financial risks; Comply and implement development partners disbursement procedures for the project as per agreements/requirements; Collect bank advice, and bank statements and prepare bank reconciliations on time. Internal controls Follow an internal control system on petty cash and bank management; Participate in safeguarding of assets and properties (including fixed assets and inventories); Handle monthly employee salary, manage income tax, and pension contribution Manage timely settlement of advances and prepayments and payables Timely report to the tax authority and other government organizations External and Internal Audit Support that internal and external audits are arranged as per the agreements, Ensure that all documents are ready for auditors as the need arises Support both External and internal auditors during the stay of the auditors 4. Required Qualifications The candidate should have a minimum qualification of a Bachelors Degree (Masters or above is preferred) in finance or accounting, and a minimum of 4+ years of progressively responsible experience for amajor company, government, or non-government institution. The candidates should have prior experience in implementing World Bank-funded projects/programs for at least 3 years. Preference will be given to candidates with the Chartered Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designations. Excellent communication skills are essential, particularly regarding presenting the results of analyses to management. Ability to use Accounting Software such as IFMIS (Integrated Financial Management System). Peachtree accounting spreadsheets, and databases. Fluency in English and Amharic languages. The candidate must have the highest levels of personal integrity and a reputation for a transparent and systematic work style; and The candidate must be able to work under pressure and willing to work on additional assignments assigned by NIDP/PMU. 5. Duration of Services The consultant will be hired full-time initially for the contract period of twelve (12) months with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability budget. 6. Salary Negotiable 7. Reporting The individual consultant will be directly reporting to the PMU Coordinator, National ID Program. 8. Selection Method The selection method is based on para 7.36 and 7.37 of the World Banks Procurement Regulation. The attention of interested individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Banks "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers" July 2016 ("Procurement Regulations") revised November 2017 and August 2018, setting forth the World Banks policy on conflict of interest. An individual will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant (Section V) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained, by email at the address below during office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Addis Ababa time Applicants should send expressions of interest, together with information demonstrating that they have the required qualification and relevant experience to perform the service (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, qualifications, and so forth) by providing CVs( In word format), formal application letter and all supporting documents to the address below in person, or by mail, on or before December 03, 2024, but preferably by e-mail to be specified in the official announcement. Tender Link : https://tender.2merkato.com/tenders/673d969f64f38656a1fbec00