Consultancy Services for Provision of Technical Assistance to Implement IFRS 9

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan

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

(3SF) Project

CONSULTING SERVICES: IFRS 9 Consultant

DUTY STATION: BoSS Headquarters, Juba-South Sudan

GRANT NO.: IDA E2390

PROJECT ID: P179278

REFERENCE NO: SS-BOSS-448931-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 expert guidance and assistance to BoSS in implementing and complying with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS9) within BoSS’ operations.

• Responsibilities: The IFRS 9 Technical Assistant will support the adoption, integration and implementation of the IFRS9 in BoSS and other financial sector institutions

He/she will be work with BoSS to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting, effective risk management, and alignment with international accounting standards.

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. Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from a well-recognized institution; At least ten (10) years of experience with financial institutions such as Banks, International Audit Firms; Qualified CPA/ ACCA who is a member of professional organizations e.g. ICPAK, ACCA; knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs)/ IASs, IFRS 9 implementation with financial institutions and IFRS 9 modelling tools: Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills; experience of capacity building and training, and knowledge of English both written and spoken.

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 February 12, 2025, 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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