COMPETITIVENESS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION (CAFI) PROJECT MANAGEMENT UNIT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
“ADVERTISEMENT”
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION
Country : Lesotho
Project Name : Integrated Transport, Trade and Logistics (ITTL)
Credit No. 7570-LS
Assignment Title: Project Accountant
Reference No.: ITTL-WB-C002
The Government of Lesotho has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Integrated Transport, Trade and Logistics (ITTL) Project where Component 2: Regional Trade, Integration and Logistics Services is being implemented through CAFI PMU, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. One of the positions required under consulting services is Project Accountant for the initial period of 24 months.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development through the CAFI PMU, now invites interested individuals to indicate their interest in the position. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience for the position.
The selection criteria will be based on the following information, inter alia:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or other relevant / equivalent academic disciplines.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar position, and working in a multilateral donor funded Project, especially the World Bank.
- Must have proven knowledge and hands on experience of more than five years using TOMPRO System.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in using the World Bank’s Client Connection system.
- Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literate and good command of English.
- Ability to work independently, taking initiative and working under pressure.
The complete Terms of Reference (TOR) for the position can be obtained at the address given below. Interested candidates are required to submit their Expression of Interest (EOI) and Curriculum Vitae (CV) together with educational certificates to the address below.
The attention of interested candidates is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” Fifth Edition September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. A candidate will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [08h00 to 16h30 local time].
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form, in sealed envelopes labelled “Project Accountant (ITTL-WB-C002)” to the address below in person or by e-mail on or before Friday, 07 March 2025 at 16h00. E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected] as a single attachment. Managing Director Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion Project 1st Floor ‘Matanki House P.O. Box 747, Maseru 100 Lesotho Tel.: (+266) 22 315 100
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.