Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector ( - Тендер #62999314)

• Project ID

P179278

• Project Title

Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector

• Country

South Sudan

• Notice No

OP00351004

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

SS-BOSS-484351-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Apr 30, 2025 17:00

• Published Date

Apr 09, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Bank of South Sudan

• Name

Atem Bul

• Address

P.0.Box 136, Juba Market ,plot No 1 Block D6,Juba South Sudan

• City

• Province/State

South Sudan

• Postal Code

• Country

South Sudan

• Phone

+211922821502

• Email

atembulmalang@gmail.com

• Website

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REOI)

COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan

NAME OF THE PROJECTS: Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project

CONSULTING SERVICES: Communication Specialist

DUTY STATION: BoSS Headquarters, Juba-South Sudan

GRANT No: IDA E2390

PROJECT ID: P179278

REFERENCE No: SS-BOSS-484351-CS-INDV

The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Strengthening the South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for consulting services for the preparatory activities for establishment of South Sudan Institute of Banking & Finance.

The Project is primarily aimed at supporting the institutional strengthening of the Central Bank. The project is premised on the notion that a strengthened central bank is key for transforming the banking sector and spurring private sector led growth. In addition to supporting capacity building within BoSS, the project will also support the development of a holistic approach towards addressing existing financial sector challenges. The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional and supervisory capacity of the central bank and improve the efficiency of core financial sector infrastructure. The project will have four (4) components: (i) formulating Financial Sector Policies; (ii) institutional strengthening of the central bank; (iii) development and modernization of key infrastructure; and (iv) project management and coordination.

Project implementation is mainstreamed within a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) housed within the BoSS and is responsible for overall implementation, fiduciary, and Environment and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP) compliance for the project. Therefore, BoSS has the institutional responsibility for coordinating and managing the project, including procurement of consultancies and goods and services, financial management and reporting, communication, and Monitoring and Evaluation.

Responsibilities: The Individual Consultant is expected to implement and supervise all aspects related to all project communications. The overall scope of work is: increase awareness of the project and promote greater knowledge among key stakeholders and the general public; to promote the organization"s mandate and areas of work under Program, in the communication policy and strategy; to foster greater information and knowledge exchange with key stakeholders, and development partners. He/she will provide technical guidance to ensure compliance and adhering to the general procedures and guidelines of the World Bank (WB) to ensure quality output and all other tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that will be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail).

Government officials or civil servants will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advert; and (ii) their employment will not create Conflict of interest.

Duration: The assignment will be for a period of one (1) year with a probation period of three (3) months, subject to renewal after satisfactory performance, and/or availability of project funds

Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualification, experience and skills should include: A Bachelor degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field; At least 5 years of experience in communications, preferably in the development sector; Experience in fragile and conflict-affected countries is required, Proven experience in designing and implementing communication strategies and stakeholder engagement frameworks; Demonstrated writing, editing, and content creation skills; Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms; Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Experience in documenting processes and creating manuals or guides for knowledge transfer.

The BoSS now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the prescribed form that will be provided with the TOR upon submission of application (in person or by e-mail at the address given below).

The attention of interested consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 [Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018 and November 2020 for selection of individual consultant.

Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 9:00 to 16:00 Hrs. on working days (Monday through Friday.)

Project Coordinator: Joseph Atem Bul

Email: atembulmalang@gmail.com

Mobile: +211 922 821 502

Deadline for submission: The Expression of interest (EOI) and the CV completed in the prescribed form must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by April 30, 2025, at 17:00 Hours (Central African Time CAT)

Further details of this REOI are provided in the Terms of Reference (TOR), which may be obtained upon request in person or by mail or by e-mail to the address given below. Application through e-mail is highly encouraged.

Attention: Project Coordinator

Bank of South Sudan,

New Head Quarter Building, Jondoru Area,

Juba, South Sudan.

E-mail: atembulmalang@gmail.comn

Copy: procurement@boss.gov.ss

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