Recruitment of Technical Advisor for BoSS — 3SF Project

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: Technical Advisor for the Bank of South Sudan

DUTY STATION: BoSS Headquarters, Juba-South Sudan

Ref No: SS-BOSS-361786-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 Technical Advisor.

• The objective of this role is to provide technical leadership and advice to senior management in the implementation of the project’s activities, as well as BoSS’ financial sector reform efforts.

• Responsibilities: The Technical Advisor will be required to develop road map for the implementation of effective Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) framework, develop supervisory methodologies and supporting documentations to implement RBS. Pillar II of Basel II. He/she will also be required to enhance existing practices, including the CAMELS bank rating system. 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: A master’s degree or equivalent in finance, statistics, business administration, risk management or economics from a recognized University/Institution; At least 10 years of strong professional experience in central banking and banking supervision, five (5) years of hands-on experience in the development and implementing of Risk Based Supervision (RBS) methodologies and tools, Specific experience in planning, designing, developing and implementing of an RBS framework 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, Familiarity and practical knowledge of the Basel Core Principles for Effective Banking Supervision (BCBS); Experience in post- conflict or conflict situations is desirable; Strong communication and writing, interpersonal and presentational skills.

• 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 November 9th, 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.