REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL)
PAPUA NEW GUINEA (PNG)
PNG AGRICULTURE COMMERCIALIZATION AND DIVERSIFICATION PROJECT (PACD)
Credit No. 6466-PG
Assignment Title: Senior Finance Officer, Coffee PMU
Reference No. (as per Procurement Plan): PG-CIC-266768-CS-INDV
The Independent State of Papua New Guinea has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the PNG Agriculture Commercialization and Diversification (PACD) project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The development objective of PACD is to facilitate the development of competitive and diversified agriculture value chains for selected commodities (coffee, cocoa, coconut, spices and small livestock) in the targeted provinces. The project will be implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Livestock (DAL) through a Project Coordination Unit (PCU), the Cocoa Board (CB) and the Coffee Industry Corporation (CIC) of PNG.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include a full-time Goroka -based Senior Finance Officer with CIC PMU. The successful consultant will function as a core member of the CIC Project Management Unit. The expected duration of the consulting assignment is 2 years starting Q1 2022 and possibility of further extension up to the project closing date, subject to annual performance review, an ongoing requirement and funds availability.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website/link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h123r6zzj6fbro7cqixbh/22-01-20-TERMS-OF-REFERENCE-SFO-Coffee-PMU.docx?dl=0&rlkey=7famhiibtgnjkios2q3cfthkr
The PCU now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment and, under such situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:
ESSENTIAL:
- Minimum Degree in accounting, business management majoring in accounting or finance;
- Mandatory current membership with CPA PNG;
- Experienced finance officer with a demonstrated track record in a similar position with minimum 10 years’ experience as finance officer/ accountant;
- Knowledge of PNG Government systems and working with development projects;
- High integrity and accountability in all aspects of project financial management;
- Computer literate and extensive knowledge of the accounting software to be used under PACD or demonstrated experience in a similar accounting package;
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
DESIRABLE:
- Financial management of a large-scale investment program;
- Previous experience with project(s) funded by World Bank, Asian Development Bank or other development partners.
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 and August 2018 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Further information can be obtained at pacd.procurement.cb@gmail.com
Expressions of interest must be delivered by e-mail to the address below by February 11, 2022.
Please note that the applicants who previously applied for this position will be automatically considered. No need to re-apply.
Francis Daink
Deputy Secretary
Department of Agriculture & Livestock
Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea
Email: fdaink85@gmail.com
With copy to pacd.procurement.cb@gmail.com