Preparation of Medium Term Strategic Plan for Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR A CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A MEDIUM-TERM STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS AUTHORITY (PPDAA)

COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan

NAME OF PROJECT: Public Financial Management and Institutional Strengthening Project

PROJECT ID: P176761 Grant No.: IDA-D977-SS

Assignment Title: Consultant to Develop a Medium-Term Strategic Plan for PPDAA

Reference No.: MOFP-502321-CS-INDV

Place of assignment: Juba, South Sudan

Closing Date: 17th October 2025

• Background

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan, through the Ministry of Finance and Planning (MoFP) has received a grant from the World Bank towards the cost of implementing the Public Financial Management and Institutional Strengthening (PFMIS) Project. The project aims to lay a strong foundation for PFM reforms, strengthen key oversight institutions and improve budget transparency and overall PFM outcomes in the country.

The Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDAA) is among the implementing and beneficiary institutions of the project and one of the key interventions for the Authority is to prepare a Medium-term Strategic Plan that will guide the PPDAA in delivering on its mandate as provided for in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Act, 2018.

It is against this background that the Ministry of Finance and Planning through its Project Management Unit intends to engage an Individual Consultant to provide the services of Developing a Medium-Term Strategic Plan for the PPDAA.

• Scope of Work and Responsibilities:

The task to be undertaken by the Consultant will include, but not limited to:

• Define the scope of the Strategic Plan Development process in consultation with the Board and Management of the PPDAA.

• Review the PPDAA’s current position, strengths, weaknesses, and operating environment.

• Develop strategic priorities that include targets, measurable indicators, a results framework, and a financial/budget plan. (Indicative targets, indicators and results framework have been provided in the TOR)

• Propose mechanisms for technical and financial sustainability of PPDAA currently and beyond donor-funded projects.

• Facilitate stakeholder consultations to identify opportunities, risks, and priorities.

• Design a monitoring and evaluation framework to assess progress.

• Draft, revise, and finalize the Strategic Plan, ensuring it is practical, costed, and implementable.

The Consultant will be required to undertake the tasks and deliver the outputs detailed in the Terms of Reference that will be provided upon request through the email contact provided below.

• Selection Criteria:

Selection shall be based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate and followed by an interview. The minimum qualifications and experience required for shortlisting include:

• Master’s qualification in Procurement, Public Administration, Economics, Development Studies, or related field.

• Proven expertise in public procurement reform implementation in at least two countries.

• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic plans for public institutions (measured by not less than two assignments completed).

• Strong knowledge of international best practices in public procurement and institutional strengthening.

• Experience integrating financial sustainability mechanisms into institutional plans.

• Excellent facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills.

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 before the date of the advert, and (ii) their employment will not create a Conflict of interest.

• Duty Station and Duration:

The position is based in Juba, South Sudan and the assignment will be carried out over a period of 60 work days

• The attention of interested individual 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, July 2018, November 2020 and February 2025 [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 per the Individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations.

• The Ministry of Finance and Planning 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 request through the e-mail given below.

• Submission of Applications and deadline:

An Expressions of Interest (EOI) and CV in the prescribed format with 3 reference persons must be sent to: [email protected] on or before 17th October, 2025 at 17:00 Hours (Juba local time)

The package must be marked as “Application to Develop a Medium-Term Strategic Plan for PPDAA’’ and submitted to the email address below.

Project Manager (PFMIS)

Project Management Unit,

Ministry of Finance & Planning

Location: Local Government House (Opposite Bank of South Sudan)

Juba, Republic of South Sudan

Email: [email protected]

SOUTH SUDAN NATIONALS AND/OR FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE

ENCOURAGED TO APPLY