Project Coordinator (Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project)

Request for Expressions of Interest

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Project Co-ordinator

1. The Pacific Island Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven pacific island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank (WB) Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the “Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project” (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services. The PIFs will act as the Implementing Agency for the regional project.
2. The Consulting Services (“the Services”) require a Project Co-ordinator to be based in the Project Management Unit (PMU), to manage and coordinate the full range of project activities during the project cycle from effectiveness through implementation to completion. The PC will work closely with the PIFS Senior Economic Advisor (SEA) and Director for Programs and Initiatives, to undertake the Scope of Services.  The PC will be required to adopt a flexible approach to deliver the required project management activities and achieve tangible outcomes in terms of project implementation progress. The assignment will comprise, amongst others 1) Assist with development of a Project website and Project information system (via Specialists), coupled with establishment of and leading the PMU team in implementing all project activities as described in the Project Appraisal Document (PAD) and the Project Operational Manual (POM), 2). Liaising with PICs Ministries of Finance and focal point persons on project related activities, including attendance at Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparing meeting minutes, 3) Coordination with the country based focal point persons of participating member countries to monitor progress of activities, including those undertaken by various PICs, during the project implementation process and 4) Monitoring financial activities, promoting financial discipline and ensuring proper implementation of the financial management system and fulfilling audit requirements of the Credit agreement. The services will be required (initially for three (3) years with a possibility of a further three-year extension based upon satisfactory performance and project needs. The consultant will be based at the PIFS PMU Suva Office in Fiji.
3. PIFS seeks an experienced individual with the following qualifications: a) A post-graduate degree (master’s degree or higher) in economics, finance, management, business administration, or related field Or 15 years demonstrable experience in similar high level management roles in the sector. b) A minimum of 12 years of relevant work experience in international development, financial sector, and/or project management, including previous experience working with projects funded by multilateral development banks. c) Professional qualifications Chartered Institute of Management FMSs (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified FMSs (ACCA) or a recognised professional accountancy or an equivalent qualification (or near completion). d) A strong background or experience in the financial/banking sector in either the public or private sector and e) Experience working in Pacific Islands Countries or small island developing countries.
4. PIFS, on behalf of the participating member countries, 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 and a cover letter with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).
5. 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.
6. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated September 2023 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the individual consultant selection method set out in the World Bank Consultant Guidelines, Pacific Focus September 2023.
7. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment is attached below and provides details of the scope of the services required along with specific deliverables expected. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [insert office hours if applicable, i.e., 0900 to 1700 hours]. The TOR can also be found at tenders.net/forumsec
8. Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) no later than 17:00 hours (Fiji Time) on Monday 25^th November 2024
9. Address for Enquiries and Submission of EOIs

Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat

Attn: Rodney Kirarock, Program Officer/Timaima Qeranatabua, Procurement Officer

Private Mail Bag, Suva

PO Box 856, Suva, Fiji.

Tel: 679-3312600

E-mail: mailto:rodneyk@forumsec.org /mailto: timaimaq@forumsec.org

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