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 designed to improve fiscal policy and sustainability in a mineral-based economy, protect the poor and vulnerable, and restore confidence in the financial sector.

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 main objective of the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is to provide timely and effective support to all five components of the Project. The PIU will be responsible for: (a) project management and coordination, procurement, including all contracting for purchases and the hiring consultants; (b) project monitoring, reporting, and evaluation; (c) the contractual relationship with the IDA; (d) financial management including record keeping, financial management reports, the Designated Accounts, and disbursements.

SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) of the SFFSP and EDP, the entity responsible for the overall coordination and management of the project is seeking to recruit a qualified monitoring and evaluation assistant. The Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant will be working under the direct supervision of the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. She/he will be responsible of communicating M&E information, gathering data from the implementing agency and beneficiary agencies, follow up on activities and reporting.
Key responsibilities of this assignment will include:
    Collect information on progress of each activity of a project being implemented, and enter the information into the Activity Registration Sheet and Project system and maintain the data management system;
    Provide support and assistance in updating an M&E tracking database;
    Provide assistance in monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and data delivery to the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist;
    Assist in analyzing and compiling data to measure the progress and impact of projects’ activities and ensure all data is input into database platform and analyzed in an integrity manner;
    Assist in analysis of indicator results, and in providing feedback to project management indicating where project activities and interventions are falling short, meeting or exceeding the expected outputs, outcomes and impact.
    Participate in and coordinate the timely collection and analysis of all program performance data and success stories;
    Develop and maintain database backup and filing systems;
    Assist in preparing consolidated quarterly, semiannual, annual progress reports and project closing reports both in English and Mongolian and develop standard formatting for all project reports;
    Assist in monitoring contract implementation status across project components, including organizing presentations, providing recommendation;
    Contribute to the documentation of program events such as meetings, events and workshops;
    Maintain and archive M&E files, including the progress reports of each components of SFFSP and EDP and filled out Contract Management Table (CMT) that is used for contract management and consultants reports both of electronic and hard copies;  
    Assist in providing M&E training to staff and partners as necessary.
    Undertake visits to the project beneficiaries, as needed to support and/ or supervise data collection or verify data quality;
    Under the supervision of M&E Specialist and Project Coordinator perform other tasks as required.

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA/CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education: A suitable candidate should have at least a bachelor degree in a relevant field of economics, finance, and/or public administration,  educational training on monitoring and evaluation methods/tools  or related field are  preferred;
    Experience: Incumbent should have at least  1-3 years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate with different implementing agencies, have a strong understanding of the monitoring and evaluation. Experience in working on international and donor projects and government agencies would be advantage;
    Language skills: Candidate should be fluent in Mongolian and English and have strong writing and spoken skills in both languages;
    Computer literacy: be proficient in PC based applications such as Word, Excel and data management, and have excellent web research and navigation skills;
    Excellent interpersonal skills and strong ethical personality with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.

CONTRACT DURATION:
The assignment for above position will start in May, 2018. The Contract will be for a period of 12 months with possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance. A probationary period of 3 will apply to the successful candidate, subject to satisfactory performance against Terms of Reference.The consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines on Selection and Employment of Consultants, January 2011 (revised in July 1, 2014). The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 and 1.11 of the “Consultant Guidelines”, setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest and eligibility.

If you possess the above qualifications, please submit following documents in person:
    Cover letter indicating why she/he considers her/himself suitable for the position,
    Detailed CV highlighting relevant skills/experience,
    Copy of diplomas or certificates and,
    2 reference letters from previous last two employers no later than 17:00, May 28, 2018.

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 #204, Negdsen undestnii 8/2, 4th khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia;

Tel: 70120582

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