IDB-Sanitation Project in Five Islands

Request for Expressions of Interest

Financial Officer (FO)

The Government of the Republic of Maldives through the Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure (MNPI) is implementing “Sanitation Project in Five Islands” financed by Islamic Development Bank (ISDB) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the selection of a Financial Officer (FO) for the financial management of water and sewerage projects managed by Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure.

The objective of this assignment is set up of operational management of the project’s finance and accounting system in accordance with the bank guidelines and ensure timely preparation of project financial recording and reporting to ISDB and Government of Republic of Maldives.

To be eligible for the position the individual is expected to demonstrate the following:

1. Minimum undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent.
2. Must have professional work experience of at least five (05) years with minimum two (02) years in donor assisted development projects financial management activities.
3. Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement of donor financed projects would be an added advantage.
4. Experience in financial management applications will be an added advantage.
5. Should have strong leadership, management and communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues and have ability to work efficiently and effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

The successful individual must be willing to work for extended periods without direct supervision.

In addition, the individual’s reputation of integrity and impartiality routed in independent from third parties shall be considered.

The short-listed candidate will be requested to participate in personal interviews and submit the names and contact details of personal referees who can attest to their ability.

The successful candidate must understand the objectives and delivery mechanisms of the projects portfolio. He/she must be willing to work in a team, be flexible to emerging or changing conditions, and undertake initiative in his/her broad field of actions.

Remuneration

Successful individual will be paid an all-inclusive monthly fee in the range of MVR 20,160 to MVR 28,800 depending on their qualifications and experience.

Schedule for the Assignment

Duration of the assignment is 08 months from the commencement of the works with potential extension based on performance and need.

Application

The Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure now invites interested eligible individual consultants to submit their proposal for this position which should include the following;

• Letter of Expression of Interest (EOI)
• Curriculum Vitae with a brief summary that demonstrates that the applicant is qualified to perform the services (including description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills etc.)
• Copy of National Identity card
• Attested copies of educational certificates

Submission/Deadline

The expressions of interest must be submitted to the address below (regular mail, emails or fax) no later than 1200 hours on May 09, 2019.

Infrastructure Department,

Ministry of National Planning and Infrastructure,

Ameenee Magu,

Maafannu, Male’, 20392,

     Republic of Maldives

     Tel: +960 3004 388

     Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

Interested individuals may obtain an outline Terms of Reference from www.environment.gov.mv and acquire further information on request by writing to the mail address, [email protected]