PMU Project Accountant

The Tuvalu Fisheries Department has received finance from the World Bank/International Development Association (WB/IDA) for the Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program for Economic Resilience (PROPER), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include a Consultant in Accounting or Financial Management to support the project implementation of PROPER. The consultant role is to sustain high level attention to financial planning and management and will be responsible for all financial activities of the project under the supervision of the Project Coordinator (PC).

The detail Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found from this link: https://mega.nz/file/NU0yUQyA#hJA05gn7MMdFK0zFBIj_TE5YXOv54qvp2Ua4KXnxs3k

 The Tuvalu Fisheries Department now invites eligible individual local (“Consultants”) to indicate or expression of interest (EOI) 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, with certify copy of certificates, transcripts, etc.) to support their EOI.

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

  1. Required Qualification and Experience:
  • An under-graduate degree or diploma in Accounting, Financial Management or similar discipline from a recognized university or academic institution;
  • Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in Financial Management;
  • Competent in the use of financial/accounting database software including MYOB or QuickBooks or similar business accounting system;
  • Experience with working in a team environment;
  • Fluent in written and spoken English;
  • Competent in the use of computer applications, especially MS Office;
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and pay attention to details;
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines;
  • Preparation of financial accounts, statements and reports.
  1. Desirable Requirements:
  • Qualified as a Certified Practicing Accountant;
  • Experience working in Public Accounting Systems;
  • Awareness and experience with World Bank Financial Processes and Policies.

Attention of interested Consultants are drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers 2020 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, mail, or e-mail) by 15 November, 2024 at 23:45 hours (11:45pm) Tuvalu time.

 

Tuvalu Fisheries Department (TFD)
Attn: Mr. Samuelu Telii; Project Coordinator
Alapi, Funafuti,
Tuvalu
Tel: +688 20348
E-mail: samuelut@tuvalufisheries.tv cc propertuv@tuvalufisheries.tv