REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Mongolia has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project (SFFSP). The Objective of the SFFS Project is to contribute to the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to strengthen fiscal and financial stability and improve the quality of expenditure. The project is designed into five components: (I) Strengthening Macroeconomic and Fiscal Management; (II) Improving the Efficiency of Public Financial Management; (III) Enhancing Financial Sector Stability; (IV) Strengthening the Social Protection System; (V) Project Management and Monitoring. The objectives are to: Strengthening fiscal responsibility and implementing relevant policy measures, improving fiscal discipline, strengthening the resiliency of the banking system, improving public expenditure quality in social protection, providing support for Project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, including, inter alia, audit arrangements, reporting requirements, procurement and financial management activities respectively. For more details, please refer to the Project Appraisal Document Report No. PAD2269.

The Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Financial Regulatory Commission (FRC) and the Bank of Mongolia (BoM) had jointly developed “Financial sector development plan 2025” which was approved by the Government resolution #299, 2017. The main purpose of the development plan is to improve Mongolian financial sector framework, structure and infrastructure in the midterm, define the strategic goals and implement it to build more balanced and diversified financial sector instead of bank dominant financial sector, and put into action the prudential method to regulate the sector and prevent the systemic risk. In the framework of the “Financial sector development plan 2025”, in 2018 Government of Mongolia has planned to establish a working group which consists of stakeholders in order to do relevant research, develop concept note and legal framework on private pension insurance scheme and national reinsurance framework, review and improve current legal framework of insurance industry and make amendments to Law on insurance, Law on insurance intermediaries and Law of the driver’s insurance and insurance industry regulations.

The Government of Mongolia has acknowledged the importance of insurance market development and its role in economic growth and financial sector stability. Insurance market’s share is less than one percent of the total financial market of Mongolia, while there has been a dramatic growth in the sector. The banking sector remains dominant at 95.5%. The state insurance company, Mongol Insurance, which remains the largest insurer, was privatized in 1997. After passing a new law on insurance in 2004 there were 16 insurers by the end of 2018.

Mongolia’s insurance market is largely concentrated on auto coverage following the introduction of compulsory driver’s liability coverage in 2011, personal accident policies, and on corporations, particularly on property and liability insurance for mining operations and other large industries.

Specialists suggest that the introduction of new compulsory insurance lines to the market will make a significant impact to the sector’s development. Currently, several mandatory insurance coverages, mostly third party liability, are included in specific laws of different industries (the “laws on compulsory insurance”). However, there are some essential issues, including the uncertainties regarding the state of the enforcement, the efficiency of insurance coverages in those laws and responsibilities of supervising organization, and insufficiency of relevant data, thus, amendments should be made to them based on review analysis. Moreover, a research on determining the necessity of a general law of compulsory insurance products needs to be conducted.

In terms of progress requirements in order to implement “Financial sector development plan 2025”, the MoF is seeking to hire a national consultant to support the reviewing and improving legal framework of compulsory insurance, suggesting amendments to the laws on compulsory insurance, and determining the need for a general law of compulsory insurance products.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of the National Individual Consultant is to assist implementing “Financial sector development plan 2025”, and to provide professional advice and assistance to the Financial Market and Insurance Division (“FMID”) of MoF on reviewing and improving legal framework of compulsory insurance, making amendments to the laws on compulsory insurance and conducting a research on determining the need for a general law of compulsory insurance products.

SCOPE OF THE WORK

The following assignments will be conducted by the National Consultant, but not limited to:

 I. Review the “laws on compulsory insurance” and determine the gaps and deficiencies in those laws:

    1. Analytical review of the existing “laws on compulsory insurance” for identifying gaps and deficiencies;

    2. Organize meetings with representatives of relevant parties who are subject to and are involved in the enforcement of the laws on compulsory insurance to have their opinion into consideration when making the amendments;

    3. Conduct a comparative research on compulsory insurance laws and provide an analytical report considering international best practices;

    4. Produce the drafts of the amendments needed to these laws;

    5. Support the implementation of the action plan of insurance sector related issues in “Financial sector development plan 2025”;

II. Conduct a research on determining the necessity of a general law of compulsory insurance products:

    1. Conduct a comparative research on general laws of compulsory insurance products and provide an analytical report considering international best practices;

    2. Produce a research report based on the findings of the Assignment I in this section and the comparative research on general laws of compulsory products above;

    3. Provide policy recommendations based on the research.

 III. Recommendations on Institutional arrangements for FMID:

    1. Prepare and organize a forum to review and improve legal framework of compulsory insurance and make amendments to relevant laws and insurance regulations;

    2. Conduct training for the staff at the Ministry regarding to new amendments;

    3. Undertake such other tasks as reasonably requested and/or assigned by the director of FMID;

 DELIVERABLE

 Based on the contracted assignments and detailed contract implementation plan approved by the client, the National Individual Consultant’s deliverables will include:

      I. A report on the review analysis of existing laws on compulsory insurance and regulations;

     II. A report on the comparative research of international practices of laws on compulsory insurance;

    III. Making amendments to the laws on compulsory insurance based on the Deliverables I and II;

    IV. A research report on the necessity for a general of compulsory insurance products;

     V. Providing policy recommendations based on the research of the necessity for a general of compulsory insurance products;

    VI. Preparing an implementation report on the action plan of insurance sector related issues in “Financial sector development plan 2025” and a related research report;

   VII. Providing a final report that incorporates all deliverables and supporting documents;

 CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS/ SELECTION CRITERIA

       v  Education: A suitable candidate should have at least master’s degree from an accredited university in the fields of Finance, Economics, Accounting and Law.

      v  Experience: Incumbent should have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the relevant fields, conducting financial and economic analysis. Proven advanced research skill is required (publications in academic journals/peer reviewed journals); and a good understanding of Mongolian financial systems, laws, and regulations.

      v  Language skills: Academic/Fluent written and spoken skills in English and Mongolian.

      v  Other skills:

            a. With excellent skills and abilities to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.

            b. Be proficient in PC based applications such as Word, Excel and data management, and have excellent web research and navigation skills.

 SUPERVISION AND REPORTING

 Consultant will report directly to director of FMID of MoF. The senior specialist on financial market tasks in collaboration with head of the FMID will provide input to the evaluation of the consultant’s performance.

 CONTRACT DURATION

 The consultant is expected to commence working effective from May 2019. The duration of the assignment is 9 months.

 INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

 The relevant counter specialist of FMID shall provide necessary data and information to the consultant for performing the assignment. The MoF will provide office space with furniture, internet access, computer and printers.

 If you possess the above qualifications, please submit following documents via email to procurement@sffs.mn:

1. Cover letter indicating why she/he considers her/himself suitable for the position,  

2. Detailed CV highlighting relevant skills/experience,  

3. Copy of diplomas or certificates and,  

4. 2 reference letters from previous last two employers no later than 17:00, May 24, 2019.

The submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Please note that incomplete applications would not be considered for evaluation. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Candidates can be interviewed. Detailed terms of reference can be requested from procurement@sffs.mn Contact address: Attn: Ms.Bayarmaa, Procurement Specialist, Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project Room #204, Negdsen undestnii 8/2, 4th khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Tel: 70120582 The consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016). Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours: 8:30 to 17:30 hours (local Ulaanbaatar time) or procurement@sffs.mn.

 Attn: Ms.Bayarmaa L, Procurement specialist,  Project Implementation Unit

 The World Bank – Strengthening fiscal and financial stability project,

 Room #205, Negdsen undestnii 8/2, 4th khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

 Tel: +976-70120582

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