Interim Executive Director & Research Assistant Tender, Jamaica - 34543040

Procurement Summary

Country : Jamaica

Summary : Interim Executive Director & Research Assistant

Deadline : 24 Jul 2019

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 34543040

Document Ref. No. :

Competition : ICB

Financier : World Bank (WB)

Purchaser Ownership : -

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE
LEAD PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST STRATEGIC PUBLIC SECTOR TRANSFORMATION PROJECT 30 National Heroes Circle Kingston 4, Tel: 1-876-932-5474 Fax: 1-876-932-5977
Jamaica
Email :spstp@mof.gov.jm
URL :www.mof.gov.jm

Tender Details

Expression of Interest are invited for Interim Executive Director & Research Assistant.

MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND THE PUBLIC SERVICE

STRATEGIC PUBLIC SECTOR TRANSFORMATION PROJECT REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

IBRD LOAN NO.: 8406JM

COMPONENT: STRENGTHENING THE PUBLIC INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PIMS)

The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has received funding from the World Bank towards the Strategic Public Sector Transformation Project and intends to apply a portion of the proceeds to fund staffing of the Public Investment Management Secretariat (PIMSEC).

The Government has committed to strengthen Jamaica-s Public Investment Management System (PIMS), as part of a comprehensive public financial management (PFM reform) agenda. PIMSEC is the ‘Gatekeeper- of the entire system and the primary objective is to provide focus, coordination and direction to the PIM system to improve the quality of projects that are approved for funding.

In order to achieve these objectives, the Ministry is seeking to secure the services of the following Consultants to join the team of the Secretariat

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OBJECTIVE

The Interim Executive Director is responsible for providing leadership and direction in coordinating, managing and overseeing the development, implementation and monitoring of the PIMSEC strategic and operational plans, policies and procedures; the technical work of financial, economic, social, environmental and institutional assessment of all public investment concepts and proposals submitted by the public entities; and the provision of strategic support and advice to the Public Investment Management Committee (PIMC) in ensuring it is provided with accurate, objective, comprehensive and timely information and data to facilitate informed and sound decision-making and efficient and effective management of the PIMS process.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Master-s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or business-related discipline

• Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent OR 8 to 10 years Project Management experience

• Eight (8) years of proven experience and demonstrated ability in a project or business management role, including five (5) years in a senior management position

• Experience working with cross-functional teams in achieving common goals

• Demonstrated experience in managing change processes and developing, mentoring and building the capacity of others

• Experience working in the public sector would be an asset.

RESEARCH ASSISTANT
OBJECTIVE
The Research Assistant is responsible for providing support
and assistance in identifying and establishing project
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) data and information needs;
researching, collecting, collating, analyzing, and reporting on
statistical information and data; and establishing a database
of M&E related data and information, as a basis for evaluation
of project performance, ensure evidenced-based
decision-making and the attainment of project objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor-s Degree or equivalent, preferably in Economics,
Statistics or other relevant social science fi eld
• Specialized Training in Monitoring and Evaluation or
Project Planning
• Two (2) years of proven experience conducting research,
data collection and statistical analysis in a multi-sectoral/
agency setting
• Proven experience in data model design and implementation
and database management
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 (“Procurement Regulations”),
setting forth the World Bank-s policy on confl ict of interest
(www.worldbank.org).

A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection Method set out in the Bank-s Procurement
Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during offi ce hours Mondays to Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. and Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also, queries can be submitted by email at spstp@mof.gov.jm, or by
telephone at 876-932-5474 or 876-932-5463. The detailed Terms of Reference for the Consultancy Service are available on the
website of the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service at www.mof.gov.jm (documents procurement opportunities).
Expressions of interest (including Curriculum Vitae) must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, by mail
or email) by close of business on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 to:
LEAD PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
STRATEGIC PUBLIC SECTOR TRANSFORMATION PROJECT
Ministry of Finance and the Public Service
30 National Heroes Circle
Kingston 4, Jamaica, WI
Tel: 1-876-932-5474
Fax: 1-876-932-5977
Email: spstp@mof.gov.jm

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