Reference: Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP)
Location: Botswana
Closing Date: 16 Aug 2013
Location: Botswana
Closing Date: 16 Aug 2013
Project
background
background
Government
of the Republic of Botswana wishes to invite interested parties to express
interest in providing services as Technical Advisor to the PFM Reforms
Coordinating Unit, in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP).
This project is for a period of 2 years commencing October 2013 with 365
days input (approximately 19 months over a 24-month period, for the maximum
budget of €300,000). The European Union (EU) is providing financial assistance
to carry out the assignment.
of the Republic of Botswana wishes to invite interested parties to express
interest in providing services as Technical Advisor to the PFM Reforms
Coordinating Unit, in the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP).
This project is for a period of 2 years commencing October 2013 with 365
days input (approximately 19 months over a 24-month period, for the maximum
budget of €300,000). The European Union (EU) is providing financial assistance
to carry out the assignment.
Following a
Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment by Government
in 2008 a comprehensive and integrated PFM Reform Programme was formulated in
July 2010. A repeat assessment was carried out in June 2013.
Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) assessment by Government
in 2008 a comprehensive and integrated PFM Reform Programme was formulated in
July 2010. A repeat assessment was carried out in June 2013.
The scope of
work of the advisor includes working full-time with the Coordinating Unit (CU)
to advise the MFDP on technical and capacity issues relevant to all aspects of
PFM reform process, support the CU in building comprehension among staff in the
Ministry and in line Ministries, support component managers in developing
annual action plans and budgets within the framework of the Sequenced
Implementation Plan (SIP), support the CU to ensure that the M & E
system to track implementation of the SIP is operationalized, provide specific
support and training to strengthen sector wide planning approaches as part of
the transition to MTEF budget implementation, assist with development of sector
planning guidelines and formats and advise on appropriate definition of sectors
to guide the overall planning framework in Botswana.
work of the advisor includes working full-time with the Coordinating Unit (CU)
to advise the MFDP on technical and capacity issues relevant to all aspects of
PFM reform process, support the CU in building comprehension among staff in the
Ministry and in line Ministries, support component managers in developing
annual action plans and budgets within the framework of the Sequenced
Implementation Plan (SIP), support the CU to ensure that the M & E
system to track implementation of the SIP is operationalized, provide specific
support and training to strengthen sector wide planning approaches as part of
the transition to MTEF budget implementation, assist with development of sector
planning guidelines and formats and advise on appropriate definition of sectors
to guide the overall planning framework in Botswana.
Interested
parties are requested to send written Expressions of Interest (EOI), including
a profile of their corporation/company/group or as individuals, a description
of their full range of PFM expertise and a listing of relevant present and past
assignments in the area of PFM reform implementation before the 16 August,
2013.
parties are requested to send written Expressions of Interest (EOI), including
a profile of their corporation/company/group or as individuals, a description
of their full range of PFM expertise and a listing of relevant present and past
assignments in the area of PFM reform implementation before the 16 August,
2013.
Required
Expertise
Expertise
The
following selection criteria will be applied to candidates:
following selection criteria will be applied to candidates:
- Technical and Professional capacity: Qualifications and skills must include a
post-graduate degree in Public Sector Management, Public Finance,
Development Economics or equivalent, knowledge and expertise in sector
wide planning approaches, training and capacity building skills, strong
communication & interpersonal skills, computer skills and fluency in
written and spoken English and strong report & proposal writing
skills. - At least 10 years working experience in the
various disciplines of public financial management, PFM reform and at
least 7 years proven planning (sector wide) experience are required.
- Economic and financial capacity: Interested parties are requested to submit
documents showing their average annual turnover of the past two years.
Interested
parties are also cautioned that this is not an invitation to tender. Tender
dossier will be sent to shortlisted parties only.
parties are also cautioned that this is not an invitation to tender. Tender
dossier will be sent to shortlisted parties only.
Clarifications
for questions received by 26 July 2013 will be published at by 5 August
2013 at the latest.
for questions received by 26 July 2013 will be published at by 5 August
2013 at the latest.
A list of
vendors will also be drawn up from parties that have expressed interest.
vendors will also be drawn up from parties that have expressed interest.
Fully
completed profiles and related information can be delivered at Office Number
001, 1st Floor, Old CSO Block, MFDP or sent by email.
completed profiles and related information can be delivered at Office Number
001, 1st Floor, Old CSO Block, MFDP or sent by email.
Further
Information
Information
Please contact:
Mr. Olesitse Harold Masimega
PFM Reforms Coordinator
Ministry of Finance and Development
Planning
Private Bag 008
Tel: +267-3950 202
Mob: +267-7132 7345
omasimega@gov.bw
PFM Reforms Coordinator
Ministry of Finance and Development
Planning
Private Bag 008
Tel: +267-3950 202
Mob: +267-7132 7345
omasimega@gov.bw
Mr. Kgangmotse Eric Kgangmotse
Chief Economist,
National Authorizing Office
Ministry of Finance and Development
Planning
Private Bag 008
Tel: +267-3950 307
Mob: +267-7129
kkgangmotse@gov.bw
Chief Economist,
National Authorizing Office
Ministry of Finance and Development
Planning
Private Bag 008
Tel: +267-3950 307
Mob: +267-7129
kkgangmotse@gov.bw
