REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Government of Mongolia has received a credit from the International Development Association toward the cost of the Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project (SFFSP), and it intends to improve fiscal policy and sustainability in a mineral-based economy, protect the poor and vulnerable, and restore confidcence in the financial sector. The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will be responsible for the implementation of the project, including overall coordination, results monitoring. The MOF is seeking to hire a Coordinating Consultant for sub-component#C1-C3.

                SCOPE OF THE ASSIGMENT

The Coordinating Consultant will undertake the following assignments, but not limited to:

Entity Related Specific Task

·  The Coordinating consultant shall be a liaison between the PIU and the FMID, FPD of MOF and will act to relay information between the parties efficiently and effectively in order to achieve synergy and strong relations;

·  The Coordinating Consultant will  coordinate the work to be performed of all consultants hired under the sub-components C1-C3. The consultant will perform these tasks under the guidance of the relevant beneficiary department and in close coordination with the PIU;

·  Provide translation and interpretation support as necessary and as requested;

·  Among others, the consultant will support the FMID, FPD of MOF with the implementation of the following activities:

o Assist the FMID to initiate and implement activities planned under MoF portion of Component C;

o Monitoring implementation of contracts;

o Assist the FMID in preparing requests for international and local trainings and organizing relevant logistics;

o Coordinate between FMID project activities related to financial policy;

o Assist the FMID in preparing for  periodic meetings of Technical working group;  preparing and circulating agenda and other communication and recording the minutes of the meetings relating to the project activities;

o Coordinate the component activities between the MOF, BoM, and other relevant stakeholders;

o Prepare progress reports of the respective subcomponent and submit to the MoF component leader and PIU;

o Maintain project files, and record incoming and outgoing documents;

o Provide translation support to the FMID MoF relating to the subcomponents;

o Undertake such other tasks as reasonably requested and/ or assigned by the Director of FPD, head of FMID and the SFFSP PIU Coordinator.

PIU Related Specific Task

Procurement Related Specific Tasks:

·  Assist the FMID to initiate  and implement activities planned under the procurement plan under Sub-Component# C1-C3 with a clearly defined timeframe and outcomes;

·  Prepare draft Terms of Reference according to the approved procurement plan that falls in line with the Sub-Components objectives As part of this task the consultant will:

o Ensure that draft TORs are reviewed by the FMID  and/ or the PIU  before finalizing them and to facilitate the procurement process;

o Finalize the Terms of Reference taking into consideration inputs, comments and suggestions  provided by the FMID, PIU and the World Bank task team;

·  Prepare Technical Specifications for procurement of various goods, if any, that fall under the subcomponent as per the procurement plan. The Technical Specifications are subject to revision  and comments to be provided by the PIU, which need to be properly addressed into a revised version of the Technical Specifications;

·  Assist the PIU in facilitating various meetings or committees relevant to the FMID and Sub-Component# C1-C3;

o Assist the PIU in facilitating various meetings or committees relevant to the FMID and Sub-Component#C1-C3:

o The activities to be coordinated  may include, meetings of the  Evaluation Committee and Steering Committee among others, where the consultant will be in charge of taking note of the the discussions help  and will  prepare minutes of of such meetings;

Finance Management Related Specific Tasks:

·  The Coordinator  Consultant will prepare request forms of disbursement, implementation action plans and develop detailed training plans for fulfilling Sub-Component objectives and prepare training requests in accordance with the standard forms;

·  The Coordinating Consultant will assist the PIU in developing proposals  for international, local training and capacity building events  to be carried-out under the Sub-Component. This task will also  include taking care of  of  relevant logistic aspects such as preparing invitation letters, printing training materials, securing appropriate venues , organize field visits and  prepare estimated budgets as well as completion reports for each activity.;

·  Assist in developing and finalizing training materials and incorporate  comments and revisions  received from  FMID officials, World Bank Task Team and PIU;

·  The Coordinator will support and provide the FM specialist a fully translated description of the training courses and results of training undergone overseas and locally;

Monitoring and Evaluation Specific Tasks:

·  Assist the PIU in preparing, on a timely manner,  monthly, semi-annually ,annually reports as well as any other  necessary information that might be requested  by the M&E specialist at the PIU;

                SHORTLISTING CRITERIA/CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS:

v  Education:  A suitable candidate should have preferably a postgraduate degree in relevant field: finance, banking or economics.

v  Experience:  Incumbent should have at least 5 years relevant professional experience. Specific experience of working in financial institutions and central government agencies would be an advantage;

v  Language skills: fluent written and spoken English and Mongolian language skills;

 Other skills: a. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability 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; c. Excellent communication skills both verbally and electronically. Ability to communicate with people at all organization levels.

CONTRACT DURATION:

The consultant work is expected to commence in November, 2017. The duration of the assignment is for 12 months. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016).

If you possess the above qualifications, please submit following documents in person:

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 P.M, October 26, 2017 in person.

The submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Please be noted 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.Khaliun, Procurement Specialist, Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project

Room #205, Negdsen undestnii 8/2, 4th khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Tel: 70110582

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