REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

6 Barabara ya Health Office

S.L.P 236 MNAZIMMOJA

Postikodi 70467 Mjini Magharib Zanzibar

Tovuti: www.mohz.go.tz

Barua pepe: info@mohz.go.tz

REQUEST FOR EXPRESS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS)

Country: The United Republic of Tanzania

Name of Project: Tanzania Maternal and Child Health Investment Program Contract Title: FINANCIAL EXPERT TO SUPPORT PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT Credit No.: P170435

RFB Reference No.: TZ-MOHZ-421025-CS-INDV

Employer: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HEALTH - ZANZIBAR

Issued on: 30TH July, 2024

This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business (UNDB) 12TH September, 2023

The United Republic of Tanzania has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tanzania Maternal and Child Health Investment Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Employment of Financial Expert to support Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

The Ministry of Health (MOH) Zanzibar is now seeking an experienced individual Financial Expert to support PCU. The objective of this assignment is to ensure the timely implementation of the TMCHIP by providing technical assistance to ensure that financial transactions within TMCHIP program at MoH- Zanzibar are executed timely and in accordance to approved budget, Project's Covenant Documents, World Bank Financial Regulations for Borrowers under Investment Project Financing, Fourth Edition, November 2020) and that of the United Republic of Tanzania as the case may be, to provide technical assistance to ensure that financial management within TMCHIP program at MoH are well coordinated and comply with the World Bank Financial Regulations as agreed in the Financial Agreement, to provide technical advisory services on all aspects of the project financial management. The duration of services is twelve (12) months. Full ToR can be obtained at the PMU Office

In order to qualify for these positions, the candidates shall meet the following experience and competence requirements below:

a) Education:

(i) Must have a degree from a recognized University in any of the following specialist: Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Finance, Economics and must be a qualified and registered Accountant CPA(T) or ACCA or any other relevant qualification recognized by the National Board of Accountants and Auditors (NBAA)

b) Working experience:

(i) Minimum of eight (8) years working as a financial expert/specialist on the donor financed projects, out of which at least five (5) years must have been on financial management, on the World Bank funded projects/programs

(ii) The candidate should be eligible and have no Conflict of Interest as per Bank's Financial Regulations

(iii) Should have well developed interpersonal and communication skills, strong negotiations skills and ability to cultivate team spirit.

(iv) Must be a person of proven honesty and integrity with no criminal record, result oriented and proactive.

(v) Computer knowledge and skills in Ms word, Ms excel and internet/email is a mandatory requirement. Knowledge in using World Bank STEP will be an added advantage.

c) Language and regional experience:

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(i) Must have a working experience of at least three (3) years in developing countries and (vi) Fluent in both, spoken and written English is mandatory.

The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank 'Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018 edition, under Individual Consultants (IC) selection method. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the said Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

The interested applicants should submit the curriculum vitae with expressions of interest and references indicating that you are qualified to perform the services. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below or no later than 14th August 2024 (submissions via email are also acceptable). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Principal Secretary,

Ministry of Health

P.O.BOX 236

First Floor, Mnazi Mmoja

Zanzibar - Tanzania Email: pmu@mohz.go.tz

The Principal Secretary Ministry of Health