Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Primary and Mass Education
Agency : Directorate of Primary Education
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director, Pre-Primary and Primary Education Improvement Project in Cox's Bazar and Bandarban Districts and Bhasanchar of Noakhali Project
Procuring Entity Code : 224403200
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Financial Management Consultant
EOI Ref. No. : 38.01.0000.011.07.027.25-391
Date : 17/07/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : The World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : Pre-Primary and Primary Education Improvement Project in Cox's Bazar and Bandarban Districts and Bhasanchar of Noakhali Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 07/08/2025 03:00PM
Publication Date : 31/07/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The scope of work of the Financial Consultant is given below: • Regularly monitor the project’s budget and expenditures, ensuring funds are allocated and spent according to the approved financial plan. • Oversee procurement activities and ensure contracts with service providers and partners align with financial terms and conditions. • Provide regular financial reports to PMU, World Bank, and other stakeholders, including updates on spending, allocations, and financial milestones. • Identify areas where budget adjustments are necessary due to project changes, delays, or unforeseen circumstances, and recommend financial reallocation. • Ensure compliance with GoB, World Bank, and other financial regulations, conducting audits to ensure transparency and proper documentation of financial transactions. • Evaluate the long-term financial sustainability of project outcomes, especially for infrastructure, ICT equipment’s and school health programs. • Coordinate with the World Bank, government agencies, and other financial stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds for project activities. • Perform tasks as directed by the Project Director.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : (a) Qualifications: . Minimum M. Com/MBA in Accounting/ Finance . Member of a Professional Accountancy Organization (PAO) (CA/ACCA/CMA etc.) accredited by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) will be an added advantage . Experience in Public sector financial management will be preferred. . Membership/Professional qualification through reciprocity agreements like Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) or Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) (without appearing examination) shall not be considered educational qualification. (b) Experience: • Minimum 15 years work experience of which at least 3 years in a managerial position in financial management in government, autonomous or semi-autonomous government agency. • Proven record of accomplishment of using the Integrated Budget and Accounting System (iBAS++) is mandatory. • Knowledge of using e-GP system. • Budget Management Specialist (BMS) Course offered by Bangladesh Institute of Public Finance (Il)F) is preferred. • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Government Financial Rules (GFR) and donor-fund requirements. • Practical experience in handling development programs/projects. • High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and report writing; and • Proficient in use of MS Word, Excel, Power Point.
Other Details (if applicable) : Interested consultants are Invited to provide information Indicating that he/she is qualified to perform the assignment, Curriculum Vita, educational qualification certificate, experience in similar assignment
Association with foreign firms is : Encouraged
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
38.01.0000.011.07.027.25-391 Consultancy Services as Financial Management Consultant Dhaka, Cox's Bazar and Bandarban 03.08.2025 30.06.2027

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Mohammad Amzad Hossain
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director, Pre-Primary and Primary Education Improvement Project in Cox's Bazar and Bandarban Districts and Bhasanchar of Noakhali Project, Old Building, Room No-424, Directorate of Primary Education, Section-2, Mirpur, Dhaka 1216, Bangladesh
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 01711183592, Fax : , Email : pdpapeip@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders