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Government of Sudan (GOS) Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Sudan Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSNFPM) Project ID No. P156750 / Grant No (SMPF) / TF 0A3296 /(SPF)/TF 0A4717 Assignment Title: Consultancy Firm to Conduct Consultancy Services and Training Under sub-component 1.1: Strengthening Poverty Reducing Policy Based Budgeting at four Piloted States ( NK ,RN,RS,SIN) Reference No: CQS/13/SMPF/SPF/MOFEP/SSFPMP The Government of Sudan has received funds from the World Bank acting as administrator of the Sudan Multi-Partner Fund and State Peace Building Fund in the amount of USD 4.999 million to the Sudan towards the cost of financing various activities for the Sudan Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project .The implementing agency of the project intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for the services of a qualified and experienced Consultancy Firm to Conduct Consultancy Services and Training Under sub-component 1.1: Strengthening Poverty Reducing Policy Based Budgeting at four Piloted States ( NK ,RN,RS,SIN) as per this term of reference. The Consultancy is basically part of the SSFPMP component 1.1 : Strengthening poverty-reducing policy-based budgeting Objective of the assignment: The objective of the assignment is to build the capacities of state-level government towards Strengthening the planning and analytical underpinning functions and to improve overall poverty-reducing policy-based budgeting systems for budget formulation; enhance poverty-reducing budget credibility through Providing technical and advisory support in planning and implementing the shift to the medium term budget framework, and assisting state-level Ministry of Finance to sensitize stakeholders to the change. The activities under this sub-component include consultancy services and training programs on : • Strengthening budget framework and formulation to ensure stronger poverty-motivation in the budget (Workshop) • Improving upstream strategic planning and budgeting, the Medium-term Expenditure Framework and revenue forecasting (Training) • Training for Sector working groups in preparing sector report to Ensure that Resource allocation are in conformity with States government poverty-reducing policies and objectives. Expenditure programming should be based on states priorities and on effectiveness of public programs serving the poor. • building the capacity of Ministry of Finance and budget units in line ministries and localities by helping line ministries and localities prepare expenditure plans, and training staff in program costing, and strengthening budget submissions (Training) • Financial Macro Policies and their implications on States Budget (Training) • Training on preparation of revenues need to the budget process to ensure a comprehensive budget. (Training) • Training on strengthening budget framework and formulation. (Training) Duties and responsibilities of the Training provider: The Consulting Firm will perform the following duties and responsibilities in close cooperation with the SSFPMP PIU & relevant State beneficiaries: • Develop an inception report to cover their detailed proposed work plan and budget, to include areas of training, no of targeted participants per each state, experts and resource persons assigned to deliver the training programs and time frame for each training in close coordination with PIU and states coordinators. • Ensure the day to day management of the trainings, according to the WP and TOR for each activity. • Ensure that the training programmes were implemented in an orderly, efficient and timely manner • Maintain adequate records of attendance of trainees. • Work closely with the SSFPMP coordinators at state level for better execution of training activities. Prepare a final Programme, agenda, and List of Participants in close cooperation with the SSFPMP Coordinators and heads of states coordination committees. Each expert in his different disciplines should conduct training through power point presentations addressing specific issues. • The consultants should present a final report covering the evaluation, conclusions and recommendations of each workshop in the agreed format. Training Contents: • The group of experts has to conduct the following complex, multi-disciplinary tasks: • Analyze states government efforts to reduce poverty thorough allocating funds in its annual budget to pro-poor sectors.( 2016-2017-2018) and projection of fiscal year 2019,2020 The analysis will be based on the pro-poor expenditures definition developed in the IPRSP Status Report. • Tracking of Actual and budgeted pro-poor expenditures at state levels covering the period 2016-2018. • Strengthen of budget framework and formulation process at the state level. • Focusing on the revenue needs to the budget process, and the assurance of comprehensive program and performance budget. • Identifying Challenges facing state government effort to achieve its pro-poor expenditures targets and related outcomes will be examined. • The impact of fiscal decentralization on poverty based budgeting and the commitment of local governments to allocating budgets to activities that directly touch the needs of the poor. • Recommend establishment of Gate-keeper roundtables to present the ‘business case’ for pro-poor expenditures to decision-makers . • Awareness raising , priority setting exercise to reflect the importance of tracking pro-poor expenditure at state- locality level focusing in needed areas \ groups. • Mentorship and technical training to increase the capacity of the States Ministries of Finance to understand and analyze pro-poor expenditures, toward maximizing uptake and ‘ownership’ of tracking poverty reduction efforts among ministry staff. • Orientation sessions on PRSP guidelines and linking Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) process to the National Sustainable Development Goals. • Building capacities of Sector Working Groups ( Health , Education , Agriculture , Social protection , Infrastructure) to enable them preparing sector reports with emphasis on progress within poverty reducing indicators . • Training on macro-economic skills and providing: (a) technical support to ensure development of stable long and medium term fiscal and budgetary policy framework. • Orientation sessions on intergovernmental Formula based allocation system to ensure more transparent intergovernmental revenue sharing system . • Training on how to Prepare and analyze states pro-poor expenditures . • Train staff of states Ministries of Finance to enhance their ability to comprehend the concept of pro-poor expenditures at state level analysis. This could be undertaken through targeted capacity development, database and knowledge product development. • Deepened understanding of M&E to have sound systems and tools for monitoring pro-poor budgeting and financing allocations. • The consultancy report will be subject to further amendments , incorporation of recommendation based on stakeholders inputs . Location and duration of the assignment The training workshop would be conducted in targeted states (Red Sea, North Kordofan, Sinnar and River Nile) (seven training in each state) and for (3-5) working days. • Training will be conducted mainly through power point presentations and group work ,that will address specific issues as presented in the Terms of Reference and programme contents . • Build on lessons learned from Sudan and National worldwide. Participants of the training: • SMOF Staff Development, Planning, Budget and Poverty unit’s staff. • Staff from localities. Participants are expected to be available full time for the whole duration of the training , attend all sessions and participate in discussions. Reporting • The consultants will provide a training report after completion of each training in the agreed format. • Final Report has to be submitted to the PIU by completion of training programs in the four targeted states • A Letter of endorsement has to be sent from SMOF (Project coordination Committee). Experience of the Consultancy firm to conduct the Training : It is expected that the selected (Training Consultancy Firm ) for conducting these training programs will conform to the following qualifications and experience profile: • The Training Consultancy Firm shall have at least 10 Years related experience in economics/ and economic development Statistics, Development planning or public policy • Strong Training Team with at least A Master’s degree with 15-20 years’ experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience) as an expert and practitioner in the field. Further doctoral degree (s) a bonus, with Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English • Demonstrated expertise (and recognized authority) in the field of economics/development • Understanding of the socioeconomic development in the country, its priorities and how the economy and the government units operate at the national and sub-national levels • Experience with data-driven analysis, as evidenced by authorship or co-authorship of working papers, publications, or other technical content which utilize quantitative datasets. • Demonstrated ability to work independently on very complex problems. • Demonstrated ability to apply creativity and independent judgment. • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, including ability to work under pressure and in large and small teams on multiple complex tasks simultaneously. • Proven experience in organizing/conducting at least 8-10 training programmes successfully preferably in the area of poverty reduction. • Proven organizational capacity to deliver required training and facilitation
Training Programme in Occupational Fraud Prevention/ Examination for internal Au…
Government of Sudan (GOS) Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Sudan Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSNFPM) Project ID No. P156750 / Grant No (SMPF) / TF 0A3296 /(SPF)/TF 0A4717 Assignment Title: Consultancy Firm to conduct Training Programme in Occupational Fraud Prevention/ Examination for internal Auditors in the 4 piloted States (North Kordofan, Red Sea, River Nile and Sinnar) Reference No: CQS/12/SMPF/SPF/MOFEP/SSFPMP • Background: The Government of Sudan has received funds from the World Bank acting as administrator of the Sudan Multi- Partner Fund and State Peace Building Fund in the amount of USD 4.999 million to the Sudan towards the cost of financing various activities for the Sudan Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project. The implementing agency of the project intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for consulting services to conduct Training Programme in Occupational Fraud Prevention/ Examination for internal Auditors in the 4 piloted States (North Kordofan, Red Sea, River Nile and Sinnar) The training workshop is part of the capacity support activities envisaged under sub-component - 2-3: Support state level adoption of a risk based internal audit approach. The objective of this sub-component is to develop an independent and effective Internal audit financial control function at state-level. Under this sub-component, the project will provide support to the internal auditors technical capacity in the piloted states to carry out financial audit that focuses on compliance financial indicators, which will ultimately enhance financial accountability in the use of public resource and fight corruption in Sudan. • Objectives of the training : The objective will be to strengthen the capacity of the internal auditors to apply auditing methods to the tracking and collection of forensic evidence for investigation and support to prosecution of criminal acts such as embezzlement or fraud. The training will contribute to enhancing and strengthening sub-national levels of government, institutional and administrative capacity in strategic budgeting and execution, to enhance the efficiency and accountability of resource use well-functioning intergovernmental and reducing opportunities for corruption. This training is intended to contribute to increasing budget transparency through internal audit staff aiming at enabling them to effectively report on usage of resources with required knowledge of issue relating to Fraud detection and prevention in the financial and economic institutions. It is expected that the internal auditors at State level will be in a better position to deal with occupational fraud and its implications in implementing its tasks. The training, will apprise internal audit participants at State levels on the issue of fraud, procedures, detection and prevention and its implications on internal control . • Participation in the training: Each training will involve a number of 30-40 of internal audit staff and related organs to be drawn from each State. Participants should be encouraged to participate at all sessions. Instructions papers and training will be presented in power point format and timely distributed to all participants. Training is specifically tailored for State level internal auditors and therefore participants are expected to be available full time for the whole duration of the workshop, attend all sessions and participate in discussions. • Training Content: It will include various training modules to be provided by the consultant experts aiming at familiarization with the issue of general fraud as prescribed under the objectives of this training as follows: • Introduction to fraud • Fraud detection and prevention in financial and economical institutions and related measures • Integrated system of internal control • Forensic Accounting Emphasis will be placed on encouraging participants and providing guidance to them to effectively deal with fraud issues emphasizing essential elements for detection and prevention • Training tentative Programme: Four repeated training workshops, each for 5 days, will be conducted one in each piloted State. The training programme will be drawn up by the consultant in close cooperation with the internal audit department in each State in line with training modules to be submitted by the consultant. Specialized Consultant's staff in different disciplines and cases will conduct training through power point presentations that will address specific issues related to occupational fraud. • 6. Duties and responsibilities of the Consultant: The following comprise the duties and responsibilities of the Consultant: • Design, manage and oversee the implementation of the training programme in accordance with the Terms of Reference. • Provide the training manual and modules related services including venue. • Ensure the day to day management of the training workshop, according to the programme for each activity • Ensure that the training workshop programme is implemented in an orderly, efficient and timely manner • Maintain daily adequate records of attendance of trainees. • Ensure that the outcome of the training will contribute to strengthening states internal auditors capacities and promote financial accountability and control . • Work closely with the SSFPMP PIU, Coordinator and head of each State internal audit department in implementing the training activities. • Prepare a final draft training Programme , agenda List of Participants in close cooperation with the concerned entity and the SSFPMP Coordinator. • Ensure that the training conducted through power point presentations addressing specific issues with regard to subject of the training . • Prepare a report covering the evaluation, conclusions and recommendations of the training sessions and workshops to be endorsed by the State Coordinator and sent to the SSFPMP Coordinator. 7. Qualifications and Experience It is expected that the selected consultant (Training Consultant ) for organizing and conducting this training will conform to the following qualifications and experience profile: • At least 10 Years’ Experience in Internal Audit or any related field. • Strong training Team in the areas of training (Crime detection and prevention) with post graduate qualifications in Law, Criminology, economics, business, social studies related disciplines. • At least 5 Years related experience in implementing training programmes specifically in public financial management issues: Anti Occupational fraud (detection and prevention), internal controls, investigation and deterrents of fraud and corruption • Proven organizational capacity to deliver required comprehensive training tasks including provision of staff, venue and related services and facilities to participants • Proven experience in conducting similar assignment preferably supported by development partners The Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSNFPM)now invites eligible consulting firms(“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 the Services (core business and years in business).The eligibility criteria include: qualification & experience in related field: i.e. providing brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs,3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consulting Firm may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or asub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consulting Firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Method (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 15:30 pm Sudan local time: Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Address: Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP)(PIU) Office at Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MOFEP)- Financial Tower ,Floor No.1- Khartoum, Sudan, Attn: Hassan Gaffar Abdelrahman Country: : Sudan Telephone: +249-9-12244993 / 091154411 Electronic mail address: [email protected] / [email protected] The deadline for the submission of the Expression of Interest is :- Sunday, February ,23,2020
Supply and Installation of Computers and IT Equipments in Red Sea, River Nile, S…
The Government of Sudan (GOS) Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Project ID No. P156750 Specific Procurement Notice Request for Bids (Goods) (One-Envelope Bidding Process) Supply and Installation of Computers and IT Equipments to Ministry of Finance and Economy in Red Sea, River Nile, Sinnar, and North Kordofan States (Budget , Development , Internal Audit, Procurement and Revenue Departments) (2 lots) Country: Sudan Name of Project: Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Grant No.: Sudan Multi Partner's Fund (SMPF) / TF 0A3296 and State and Peace-building Fund (SPF)/TF 0A4717 RFB Reference No RFB No: 1/ SMPF /SPF/ MOFEP/SSFPMP /03/2018 1.The Government of the Republic of the Sudan has received financing in the amount of( $ 4,999,000 ) of which ( $ 3,499,000 ) shall come from World Bank's Sudan Multi Partner's Fund (SMPF) and ($1,500,000) shall come from State and Peace-building Fund (SPF), toward the cost of the [Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP], and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this grant to payments under the Contract for the Supply and Installation of Computers and IT Equipments to Ministry of Finance and Economy in Red Sea, River Nile, Sinnar, and North Kordofan States (Budget , Development , Internal Audit, Procurement and Revenue Departments) (2 lots) RFB No: 1/MOFEP/ SMPF /SPF/ SSFPMP /03/2018 2. The Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders Supply and Installation of Computers and IT Equipments to Ministry of Finance and Economy in Red Sea, River Nile, Sinnar, and North Kordofan States (Budget , Development , Internal Audit, Procurement and Revenue Departments) as follows: Computers and IT Equipments Lot (1):- | No | Description | Red Sea State(Port Sudan City | River Nile State(Eldamar City) | Sinnar State(Sinja City | North Kordofan State(Elobeid City) | Total requested item's | 1 | Computers Desk Top | 40 | 30 | 50 | 45 | 165 | 2 | Lap Top | 15 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 47 | 3 | Scanners | 4 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 4 | External Hard Disk | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 16 Bidders must bid for all items of the lot and the complete quantities of items and bids which do not offer the complete items for the lot in the complete quantities will be rejected as incomplete Computers and IT Equipments Lot (2):- | No | Description | Red Sea State(Port Sudan City | River Nile State(Eldamar City) | Sinnar State(Sinja City | North Kordofan State(Elobeid City) | Total requested item's | 1 | LaserJet printers | 10 | 30 | 30 | 15 | 85 | 2 | Color printer | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 3 | Copier (Heavy Duty) | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 4 | Projectors | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 5 | Projector Screen | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 6 | UPS batteries | 40 | 30 | 50 | 45 | 165 Bidders must bid for all items of the lot and the complete quantities of items and bids which do not offer the complete items of the lot in the complete quantities will be rejected as incomplete 3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB)as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”[July,01,2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations. 4. Qualifications requirements include:- (a) Financial Capability The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence that it meets the following financial requirement(s): a. Audited financial reports for at least two complete fiscal years that demonstrate the soundness of its financial position and that it has the financial resources to perform the proposed contract. b. For each lot quoting for, documentary evidence of availability of liquidity or access to a Bank credit facility, equivalent to 20% of the amount of the offered price. (i) These documents could be a bank letter certifying that funds are available, (ii) a bank statement showing the balance on the bank account, or a bank’s letter certifying access to a line of credit (b) Experience and Technical Capacity The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that it meets the following experience requirement(s): (Successfully completed, in the last five years prior to bid submission, a minimum of two contracts similar in size and scope of the lot quoting for. If the bidder is quoting for more than one lot and the bidder meets this requirement for the larger lot, it qualify for the smaller lot also, but not the vice versa (c) The Bidder shall furnish documentary evidence to demonstrate that the Goods it offers meet the following usage requirement: All components, equipments and items to be robust and suitable for intended purpose 5. A margin of preference for certain goods manufactured domestically “shall not”, be • . Additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents. 6. The Bidders should attach the full document showing that stamp duty, taxes and Zakat (this for Sudan National companies only) has been satisfied in addition to valid registration and agency agreement with a supplier, manufacture or producer. 7. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Strengthening Sub- National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Address: Burri, Shatti, Block No. 11,Building No. , 9/208 ALomara Tower No (B) , Flour No.04 , Flat No, 402 , Khartoum-Sudan Country: : Sudan Telephone: +249-9-12244993 Electronic mail address: [email protected] / [email protected] address given below from 8:30 am to 15:30 pm Sudan local time. 8. The bidding document in [English language] may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below . 9. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before Tuesday , 15, May, 2018 – 12:00 Noon 10. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and any one who chooses to attend at the address below on Tuesday , 15, May, 2018 – 12:00 Noon 11. All bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security” shall be in the amount of :- for lot (1) SDG 125,000 for lot (2) SDG 55,000 and it shall remain valid for a period of 28 days beyond the validity period of the bids, as extended, if applicable, in accordance with ITB Clause 20.2; 12. The address(es) referred to above is(are): Attention: Mr. Mekki Mirghani Osman Address: Burri, Shatti, Block No. 11,Building No. , 9/208 ALomara Tower No (B) , Flour No.04 , Flat No, 402 , Khartoum-Sudan Country: : Sudan Telephone: +249-9-12244993 Electronic mail address: [email protected] / [email protected]
Design of freely accessible website in 4 States
Government of Sudan (GOS) Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Sudan Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSNFPM) Project ID No. P156750 / Grant No (SMPF) / TF 0A3296 /(SPF)/TF 0A4717 Assignment Title: Consulting Firm to develop website for the Ministries of Finance & Economy in the 4 States of Red Sea, River Nile, Sinnar, and North Kordofan Reference No: CQS/07/SMPF/SPF/MOFEP/SSFPMP The Government of Sudan has received funds from the World Bank acting as administrator of the Sudan Multi-Partner Fund and State Peace Building Fund in the amount of USD 5 million to the Sudan towards the cost of financing various activities for the Sudan Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project .The implementing agency of the project intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for the services of a qualified and experienced consulting firm in the area of website development as per this term of reference. The overall objective of this assignment is to develop website and related services which are harmonized with each other through capacity enhancement of States ITC staff to enable them to play an active role in enhancing, developing and maintaining the website in the future. Under the supervision of the SSFPMP and the State Ministries of Finance and Economy, the consulting firm (developer) will work with the Information Technology Center (ITC) of the Ministries of Finance and Economy in the 4 States to develop the ministry website based on the recommendations of the targeted ministries. 1- Scope of Work and content: Duties and responsibilities of the Consultant: The Consultant (firm) will perform the following duties and responsibilities in close cooperation with the SSFPMP PIU & relevant State beneficiary: • Design and develop the Web site for the 4 Ministries of Finance & Economy and provide the related necessary training for its management, security and operations. • Prepare related training and identify equipment required for approval by the beneficiary Ministries and SSFPMP. • Provide any type of services or any required solution needed by the ministries to manage the web site. • Research and identify user-friendly technologies for the development of sub systems of the ministry (i.e. Procurement) • Ensure the interoperability of the new services system with existing websites, if any • Ensure the security and integrity of existing and the newly developed services. • Provide training to the IT and State Ministries Staff to take over the administration functions of all databases, including services software users and make necessary adjustments to the newly developed services based on users’ feedback. • Conduct session on widely part to train ministries IT staff in developing and administering ministries websites. • Ensure that new websites address the issues of efficiency, security, and usability. • Undertake debugging and testing developed tools to ensure that the developed tools are reliable • Provide any other related IT tasks as assigned by the ITC manager at States levels. • Ensure that the web site includes a procurement domain (window) whereby all public procurement is disseminated in the web site including procurement acts, regulations and manuals together with advertisement future bids, contract awards and contract management as per broad guidelines provided in the procurement Act. The Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSNFPM)now invites eligible consulting firms(“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 the Services (core business and years in business).The eligibility criteria include: qualification & experience in related field: i.e. providing brochures, description of similar assignments, experience in similar assignments, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs,3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consulting Firm may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or asub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected. The Consulting Firm will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Method (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 15:30 pm Sudan local time: Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Address: Burri, Shatti, Block No. 11,Building No. , 9/208 ALomara Tower No (B) , Flour No.04 , Flat No, 402 , Khartoum-Sudan Country: : Sudan Telephone: +249-9-12244993 Electronic mail address: [email protected] / [email protected] The deadline for the submission of the Expression of Interest is :- Tuesday, April ,03,2018
Recruitment of Financial Management Specialist
Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Project ID: P156750 Job title: Financial Management Specialist • Background:- The Government of Sudan has received financing in the amount of ( $ 4,999,000 ) of which( $ 3,499,000 ) shall come from World Bank's Sudan Multi Partner's Fund (SMPF) and($1,500,000) shall come from State and Peace-building Fund (SPF) toward the cost of the "Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management" . The Project is seeking qualified Sudanese candidates for the above vacancy Duty Station: Khartoum with travel as necessary to all project target states. Duration: 1-year with possibility of renewal subject to satisfactory performance Reporting to: Project Coordinator, Project Implementation Unit (PIU), Duties and Responsibilities: The Financial Management Specialist (FMS) will be part of the (SSFPMP) Project Implementation Unit (PIU) responsible for the financial management function of the Project.He/she will ensure that proper financial management system is in place and well maintained, with appropriate internal controls, record and books of accounts; that these are reliable, timely, and in accordance with professional accounting standards and government regulations; and that reports are prepared and maintained on timely basis, communicated to the appropriate users, and properly filed. This FMS will oversee all aspects of the financial management of the (SSFPMP) including monitoring, supervision and guidance of the finance staff at the state levels and participating communities managing (SSFPMP) resources on financial management related matters to ensure compliance with World Bank (WB) guidelines and procedures. The FMS will be contracted by the (SSFPMP), Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) and will be accountable to the (SSFPMP) Coordinator on day-to-day project activities. The FMS will undertake, among others, the following tasks: • Support the PIU in carrying out its financial management responsibilities with respect to budgeting, accounting, internal control, funds flow, financial reporting and auditing arrangements, to ensure that proceeds of the Grant are used for the purposes intended aligned to the procedures set for in the POM; • Pre-screening and recommending for approval withdrawal applications (WAs) submitted by projects’ implementing Unit to ascertain the: (i) arithmetical accuracy of the WAs and their attachments; (ii) eligibility of expenditure; (iii) conformity with GA; and (iv) completeness, i.e. the relevant fields in the WA form are appropriately completed etc. The review of each WA should cover at least 25 percent of the amount documented by SOEs and included in the WA; • Support the PIU in reviewing: (a) project quarterly progress reports including interim financial reports (IFRs); and (b) expenditures claimed under the Statement of Expenditure (SOE) method and by implementing entities to ensure their eligibility and that expenditure are incurred for project purposes. With respect to the IFRs and SOE reviews, the Consultant will support the PIU in: (i) reconciling opening and closing bank and cash balances to bank statements and the previous period IFR; (ii) tracing receipts during the period to approve WAs; (iii) agreeing sample payments to supporting documents, ensure expenditure/payments are authorized, eligible, conform with the Grant Agreement (GA) and are properly classified by component and expense category (i.e. works, goods, consultants and operating costs); (iv) and confirming the accuracy of bank reconciliations; • Support the PIU in the preparation of Project financial plans, budgets and disbursement plans; • Monitor the execution of Project's overall financial management functions and use of funds including recording, reporting, budgeting, and banking and treasury activities; • Provide guidance to the PIU on the financial sections of procurement documents, contracts, other financial arrangements and purchase orders, supervision of their conformity to project implementation requirements and budgets; • Support the PIU in the timely completion of the audit of (SSFPMP)financial statements, including preparation and timely submission of required information; • Support the PIU in the decision making process with respect to resource allocation; • Maintain FM policies and procedures including adequate internal controls to ensure safeguarding of the projects assets and funds; • Ensure that the FM policies are adequately implemented and react to any noncompliance issues identified; • Prepare periodic Cash Flow Forecasts estimating the costs to be incurred in respect of each item set out in the Project Budget; • Maintain records and process payments for all project transactions up to the end of the four months disbursement grace period following the project closure; and • Perform other relevant duties as required by the Project Coordinator. • Ensure that all project contracts are integrated within the FMS and ensure that the financial system installed by the project is functioning satisfactory and meet the financial needs of the project and updated regularly. • Ensure that all contracts and other commitments are promptly entered in a commitment control record so that the uncommitted/unspent balance on each activity and line item is readily known at any point of time; Reports/Outputs and Deliverables The FMS will be required to produce the following reports and deliverables. All reports and deliverables shall be prepared in English and shall be submitted for the approval of the PIU Project Manager. • Financial management documents consistent with Consultant's responsibilities; • Monthly activity reports and timesheets, to be submitted within 15 days from the end of the month of reporting; and • Memos on the review of each WA/SOE and financial report/statement, within 3 days of receipt. Qualifications and Experience:- It is expected that the selected candidate will conform to the following qualifications and experience profile: • A minimum of a Bachelor degree in a relevant area(financial management, accounting, business administration, auditing, etc.), with an understanding of procurement; CA/CPA accreditation, a post graduate degree in a relevant discipline as well as any certification (ACCA, CFA etc.) is an advantage; • A minimum of seven years of professional experience in financial management and accounting, preferably in private sector and/or with donor-funded projects; • The ability to translate planned activities into concrete budgets and establish unit costs and analyze and report them for the purpose of recommending improvements in operations; • The ability to supervise accounting and other financial functions, and report financial information useable to the various stakeholders: Government, Bank and Auditors; • Proficiency in both Arabic and English; • Familiarity with computers, accounting programs and other software applications; • Strong oral and written communication skills; • Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with the team members, clients and external actors; and • Openness to change and ability to manage complexities under tight deadlines. Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, CV and all relevant Certificates to the (SSFPMP) Project Coordinator no later than:7 November 2017 by email to: [email protected] ; [email protected] Or by post to the following address: Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) Burri, Shatti, Block No.11 Building No.9/208 Flat No.03,Flour No.14, Khartoum, Sudan, Attention: Project Coordinator
Strengthening Sub-national Fiscal Policy Management
GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Sudan Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) [Macroeconomics & Fiscal Management] GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE Grant No. Sudan Multi Partner's Fund (SMPF) / TF 0A3296 and, State and State and Peace-building Fund (SPF)/TF 0A4717 Project ID No. P156750 The Government of the Republic of the Sudan has received financing in the amount of( $ 4,999,000 ) of which ( $ 3,499,000 ) shall come from World Bank's Sudan Multi Partner's Fund (SMPF) and ($1,500,000) shall come from State and Peace-building Fund (SPF), toward the cost of the [Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP], and it intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments for goods, works, related services and consulting services to be procured under this project. Project Development Objective(s):- The objective of the Project is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of state-level’s fiscal policy management and financial accountability processes, including credibility and transparency in the use of public funds and reduced opportunities for corruption in piloted states (Red Sea, River Nile,Sinnar, and North Kordofan). The project consists of five components, which are as follows: Component 1: Promoting greater equity in public resource use This component consists of 2 sub-components:- Subcomponent 1.1: Strengthening poverty-reducing policy-based budgeting Sub-component 1.2: Reinforcing a formula-based state-level intergovernmental transfers system Key procurement activities for component 1:- Under this component the project will provide technical assistance, advisory support, training (Consultancy) and provision of goods: Component 2: Improving efficiency of public resource use: This component consists of three sub-components:- Subcomponent 2.1: Strengthening state-level public investment management Subcomponent 2.2: Improving state-level procurement system Subcomponent 2.3: Support state-level adoption of a risk based internal audit approach. Key procurement activities for component 2: The project will provide technical assistance, advisory support, training (Consultancy) and provision of goods. Component 3: Promoting greater accountability in public resource use: This component consists of three sub-components:- Sub-component 3-1: Strengthening State-level Audit Chamber oversight Sub-component 3-2: Strengthening State-level Assembly oversight Sub-component 3-3: Enhancing public access to key fiscal information Key procurement activities for Component 3:- Under this Component the project will provide technical assistance, advisory support training (Consultancy) and provision of goods. Component 4: Promoting State-level revenue collection and management capacities: This component consists of three sub-components:- Sub-component 4-1: Improving revenue planning capacity Sub-component 4-2: Improving the existing state own revenue administration efficiency Sub-component 4-3: Increasing controls and financial management to reduce leakage Key procurement activities for this Component: The project will provide technical assistance, advisory service, training (Consultancy) and provision of goods. Component 5: Technical supports to project management and implementation: Key procurement activities for this Component: Provision of technical advisory support, financing of operating costs, training, and acquisition of goods. Procurement of contracts financed by the World Bank will be conducted through the procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016) (Procurement Regulations), and is open to all eligible firms and individuals as defined in the Procurement Regulations Specific procurement notices for contracts subject to open international competitive procurement and contracts for consultancy services will be announced, as they become available, in UN Development Business and in local newspapers in Sudan. Prequalification of suppliers and contractors will not be required for the contracts under this project. Interested eligible firms and individuals who would wish to be considered for the provision of goods, works, non-consulting services and consulting services for the above mentioned project, or those requiring additional information, should contact the Borrower at the address below: Strengthening Sub-National Fiscal Policy Management Project (SSFPMP) Attention: Mr. Mekki Mirghani Osman E-mail: [email protected] Tel: +249911122227 Khartoum-Sudan