LESOTHO COMPETITIVENESS AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
“ADVERTISEMENT”
CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (IC) SELECTION
Country : Lesotho
Project Name : Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion
Credit No. : 7169-LS
Assignment Title : Assistant Grants Administrator
Reference No. : CAFI-WB-0067
The Government of Lesotho has received credit from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank to implement the Lesotho Competitiveness and Financial Inclusion (CAFI) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
One of the key Individual Consulting Services positions within the Project Management Unit (PMU) under Lesotho Entrepreneurship Hub and Seed Financing Facility (LEHSFF) is the Assistant Grants Administrator.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Business Development through the CAFI PMU, now invites interested individuals to indicate their interest for 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 or higher degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Professional certification in accounting or financial management, such as CPA or ACCA, is desirable.
- At least three years of experience in financial management, grants management, accounting, or a related field, preferably with a donor-funded organization or a government agency.
- Experience in managing grants, vouchers, or prize programs for start-ups or SMEs or similar beneficiaries.
- Experience in developing and implementing financial management strategies, systems, policies, and procedures.
- Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Knowledge of the entrepreneurship ecosystem and support organizations in Lesotho or the region is a plus.
- Experience in verifying and signing off on claims and invoices.
- Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Fluency in English and Sesotho languages.
The complete Terms of Reference (TOR) for the positions 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” November 2020 (“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 “Assistant Grants Administrator“ to the address below in person or by e-mail on or before Friday, 06th September 2024 at 16h30. E-mail submissions should be sent to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] as a single attachment.
The Project Manager
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.
