Recruitment of Project Coordinator — Bank of South Sudan

BANK OF SOUTH SUDAN (BoSS)

COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan

NAME OF THE PROJECTS: Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector

(3SF) Project (P179278)

CONSULTING SERVICES: 3SF Project Coordinator (PM)

DUTY STATION: BoSS Headquarters, Juba-South Sudan

Ref No: SS-BOSS-361763-CS-INDV

• The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Strengthening the South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for the service of Project Coordinator.

• The objective of this role is to have the primary responsibility for successful implementation of 3SF to achieve the Project Development Objectives. He/she will head 3SF and provide the oversight, guidance, and support for implementation of the project in-line with and in according to the provision of the Financing Agreement and associated documents signed between the Government of South Sudan and the World Bank

• Responsibilities: The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation of activities and monitoring of the performance of consultancies, quality and risks management, fiduciary management, environmental and social safeguards. He/she will also be responsible for reporting to the relevant stakeholders on the performance in regard to the project activities and financial progress of the project. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment 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 twelve (12) 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: At least Master’s Degree in Project Planning and Management, Business/Public Administration, International Relations, Economics, Finance, or other related discipline from a recognized University/Institution; At least ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, five (5) of which must have been at a senior level in project implementation and management position(s) in Development Organizations; Specific experience in managing the implementation of large-scale projects in financial sector reforms or Banking or related sector financed by Multilateral/ Development Financial Institutions such as the World Bank, ADB, AFD, KfW, China Exim Bank or equivalent will be an added advantage; Experience in post- conflict or conflict situations is desirable; Experience in data collection, analysis, data presentation and management expertise using MS Excel, MS project and other project management related software and relational databases; Strong communication and writing skills, which includes excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

• The BoSS 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 and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the prescribed form that will be provided with the TOR upon submission of application (in person or by e-mail at the address given below).

• 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 July 5th, 2023, at 17:00 Hours (Central African Time CAT)

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

Attention: Project Director

Bank of South Sudan,

Plot 1 Block D6, Juba Market,

E-mail: [email protected]

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.