REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago
Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country – Commonwealth of Dominica
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
Name of Project – Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)
Loan No./Credit No. TF-B9551
Assignment Title: Financial Management Specialist
Reference No: DM-MOERMKU-386645-CS-INDV
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
Objective of Assignment

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide expert services to support the implementation of activities in Component 2 related to financial and visitor management. The Consultant is expected to work closely with the Forestry Wildlife Parks Division technical staff and other relevant stakeholders to propose a set of procedures and analytical tools (herein referred to as the Financial Management System) that will improve the financial management of all products and services under the Forestry, Wildlife, and Parks Division portfolio and to integrate the improved visitor management model into a new pricing model and user fee structure.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications

• Advanced university degree (MSc, equivalent or higher) in one of the key areas of expertise
  (e.g., natural resources management, finance, environmental economics, ecotourism) or
  another related educational background.
  Experience
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• At least 3 projects with similar assignments, outlining the description of work and specific
  role.
• Proven experience working on projects that include State Budgetary accounting and Treasury proceeds.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops, round tables, and complex discussions among various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and the social-economic context of the Commonwealth of
  Dominica.
• Demonstrated experience working with international agencies.
• Fluency in English with the ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Show previous experience in working with Government agencies and multi-national
  organizations, NGOs, and Public-Private Partnerships;
• Demonstrated ability to work and function as a member of a team
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops, round tables, and complex
  discussions among various stakeholders; The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found, in the following
  https://gefbiodiversity.agriculture.gov.dm/notice?view=article&id=10:financial-managementspecialist-expression-of-interest-eoi&catid=10 or email
  letbpprocurment@gmail.com cc dealcrp@dominica.gov.dm.
  Expression of Interest
  The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency
  Empowerment invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services.
  Interested Individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary qualifications, relevant experience, and skills to perform the services.
  
• The attention of interested Individuals 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, November 2020, and September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment i.e., 3.17 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.
  
• Further information can be obtained at LETBP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the 1
  st Floor First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau at Tel: (767) 266-3981/275-1957 during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.
  
• Expressions of interest must be submitted by March 29, 2024, at 3.30 p.m. Eastern Caribbean time in a written form (in person, by mail, or by e-mail) to the following addresses:
  Attn: Project Manager
  Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in
  Dominica Project
  First Floor, First Domestic Building
  19-21 King George V Street, Roseau
  Commonwealth of Dominica
  Tel: (767) 266-3981; 3998/275 1957
  E-mail: letbpprocurement@gmail.com cc. dealcrp@dominica.gov.dm