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THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH SUDAN

BANK OF SOUTH SUDAN (BoSS)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan

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

(3SF) Project

CONSULTING SERVICES: Technical Advisor for Bank of South Sudan

DUTY STATION: BoSS Headquarters, Juba-South Sudan

GRANT NO.: IDA E2390

PROJECT ID: P179278

REFERENCE NO: SS-BOSS-449128-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 consulting services for Technical Advisor for Bank of South Sudan.

• 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: Technical Advisor for Bank of South Sudan will be responsible to provide technical guidance on the implementation of the BoSS’ Strategic Plan, input in the development and adoption of the Financial Sector Development Strategy and Roadmap based on financial sector assessments and diagnostic studies conducted. He/she will advise and guide senior management on key issues, challenges, and opportunities related to monetary policy, and financial markets.

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. An Advanced degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy or other related discipline from a recognized university; At least 10 years of experience working in a financial institution (preferably at sovereign and sub-sovereign levels), in-depth understanding of international standards for banking regulation and supervision and experience of their implementation at a national level; Strong and proven track record, extensive experience, and technical expertise in the areas of finance, including in one or more of the following areas: financial regulation and supervision, banking reform and bank restructuring, monetary policy, and macroeconomic analysis; Proven experience in economics related advisory roles and ability to engage in dialogue on policy reforms at a senior level related to the regulatory and supervisory framework for the financial sector; Experience in conducting economic research, providing policy recommendations, and engaging in high-level economic and financial analysis; Experience of working in the Africa region financial sector and strong familiarity with BoSS’ prudential reporting would be an added advantage; Demonstrated experience in capacity building and mentoring, orienting and training staff on financial sector issues; Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior policymakers and Excellent written and oral communication skills, in English, to deliver complex technical documents, and reports.

• 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.)

Project Coordinator: Joseph Atem Bul

Email: [email protected]

Mobile: +211 922 821 502

• 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 December 5th, 2024, 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 Coordinator

Bank of South Sudan,

New Head Quarter Building, Jondoru Area,

Juba, South Sudan.

E-mail: [email protected]

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