Hiring of Project Accountant — Project Coordination Unit (PCU), Republic of South Sudan

Republic of South Sudan

Ministry Of Gender, Child & Social Welfare (MGCSW)

Project Coordination Unit (PCU)

Request for Expression of Interest (REOI)

COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan

NAME OF THE PROJECTS: Productive Safety Net for Socioeconomic Opportunities (SNSOP)

CONSULTING SERVICES: Project Accountant

DUTY STATION: MGCSW Building, Juba- South Sudan

Ref No: SS-MGCSW-317216-CS-INDV

• The Government of South Sudan (GoSS) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the implementation of SNSOP. The SNSOP is a World Bank (WB) funded project which will be implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) and the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare (MGCSW). The MAFS will be the lead implementing agency responsible for overall implementation, fiduciary, Environment and Social Framework (ESF) compliance for the project through the established Project Coordination Unit (PCU). The MAFS has strong previous experience in implementing several WB funded projects including the Safety Net and Skills Development Project (SNSDP) with day-to-day oversight and management. MGCSW will fully implement activities under Component 3 and will actively participate in the implementation, monitoring, and supervision. Part of the PCU will be established at the MGCSW which will allow the ministry build their capacity for future project implementation. The PCUs in MAFS and MGCSW will work closely in the project implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Based on aforementioned, MAFS and MGCSWS intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for the services of the Project Accountant.

• The main objective of this assignment is to carry out accounting and financial management responsibilities of the project in full adherence and compliance to World Bank financial management guidelines, procedures, regulations and closely follow project implementation manual and grant agreement.

Responsibilities: The Project accountant will undertake the following tasks in collaboration with the Project Coordination Unit staff: Establishment of accounting system to manage and maintain project activities in compliances and adherence to Project Implementation Manual and financial agreement; Carry out payment of all regular area of office expenses such as office utilities, telecommunication (telephone, fax, internet etc.) bills, advances, etc.; Ensure regular monitoring of the bank account; Maintain payment records of all invoices received; Management of the data file and the appropriate filing of the electronic and hard copies of the financial documents and reports. He/she provide technical guidance to ensure compliance and adhering to the general procedures and guidelines of the World Bank (WB) in order to ensure quality output of program interventions and all other tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that will be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail).

Government officials or civil servants will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advert; and (ii) their employment will not create Conflict of interest.

• Duration: The assignment will be for a period of twenty-four (24) months with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance.

• Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualification, experience and skills should include: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other relevant field from a recognized University with a relevant accounting/financial management focus; Full membership of a professional accountancy body such as ACCA, CPA, CA etc; Minimum of at least 5 years of hands on experience working with donors funded projects; Experience in similar working environment like that of South Sudan is desirable; Knowledge and experience in using accounting software is a must; Fluency in English and other local language is essential; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Proven computer skills including Microsoft Office, electronic mail, internet applications.

• The MAFS now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services.

• 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 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 [Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

• A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 for selection of individual consultant.

• Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 9:00 to 16:00 Hrs. on working days (Monday through Friday.)

• Deadline for submission: The Expression of interest (EOI) and the CV completed in the prescribed form must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by October 24th, 2022 at 17:00 Hours (South Sudan Time)

• Further details of this REOI are provided in the Terms of Reference (TOR), which may be obtained upon request in person or by e-mail to the address given below. Application through e-mail is highly encouraged.

Attention: Emmanuel Ladu Laku, Ag/ Director Social Protection

Ministry Of Gender, Child & Social Welfare (MGCSW)

Ministries Complex, Juab- South Sudan,

E-mail: [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] and [email protected]

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.