Selection of an Individual Consultant to serve as Finance Officer to Support the Implementation of ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and Development Project in Guinea Bissau

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Date : 08 Mar 2022 - 07 Apr 2022
Venue : ECOWAS Commission,
Town : ABUJA
Country : Nigeria

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
(Consulting services – individual consultant selection)

Selection of an Individual Consultant to serve as Finance Officer to Support the Implementation of
ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and Development Project in Guinea Bissau

FINAL-REOI-Finance Specialist Guinea Bissau-29022022

Reference No.1-ECW/ADM-PROC-VP/07-03/kik
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in the framework of the execution of its
2021 Budget, intends to apply a portion of the budgeted funds for the Selection of an Individual Consultant to
serve as Finance Officer to Support the Implementation of ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and
Development Project in Guinea Bissau.
2. Under the supervision of ECOWAS National Offices and the Fund Management Unit in ECOWAS
Commission, and in close coordination with National Implementing Partners, the consultant shall oversee financial
transactions, preparation of budgets at the country level, and ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources
with high level of professionalism.
3. The consulting services (“the Services”) include the deliverables listed under item 4. below and the
duration of the contract shall be for a period of one (1) year renewable based on the performance and availability
of funds.
4. Duties and responsibilities of the consultants:
• Perform the daily, weekly and monthly financial activities that are required for the proper preparation
of financial statements.
• Carry out all book-keeping activities and process all approved payments;
• Prepare Financial Reports/Statements;
• Post into the general ledger and personal ledgers;
• Take charge of the Asset Register;
• Account for all funds received and the prepare report as may be required;
• Prepare the Draft-Final Account for each financial year;
• Take charge of postings into the general and personal ledgers;
• Account for project funds provided by Partners;
• Carry out all bank reconciliations on a monthly basis;
• Oversee and review posting of transactions into the accounting system;
• Prepare periodic reports (monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, etc.);
• Ensure bank reconciliations are coordinated.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by supervisor.
5. The ECOWAS Commission now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their
interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have
the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are as follow:
Educational Qualification
▪ Minimum master’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance from a recognized University;
▪ Possession of an Accounting certification such as ICAN, ACCA will be an added advantage
Experience
▪ Shall justify of at least four (4) years of working experience in finance, accounting and budgeting;
▪ Candidate shall justify of having executed at list two (2) similar assignments/projects in finance,
accounting and budgeting organized and successfully executed with International Organizations or
Public renowned Body or project financed by Donors;
▪ Strong IT / Computer Skills (Microsoft Office suite) and knowledge of relevant software related to
finance, accounting and budgeting.
Language
▪ The individual consultants shall be fluent in English, French or Portuguese Languages (reading,
writing, speaking) and the practical knowledge (reading, writing, speaking) of the other of the
ECOWAS Official language (English, Portuguese or French) would be an advantage.
NB: The attention of interested Individual consultantsis particularly drawn to Article 118 of the ECOWAS Revised
Procurement Code (“Infringements by Candidates, Bidders and Awardees”), providing information on corrupt
or fraudulent practices in competing for or executing a contract. In addition, please refer to the following specific
information on conflict of interest related to this assignment as per “Article 119 of the ECOWAS Revised
Procurement Code.
6. The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant set out in the
Consultant Guidelines. The candidates with the highest score above the cut-off mark, will be requested to submit
its Technical and Financial Proposal.
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the email addresses below during office hours: Monday to
Friday from 9.00 am GMT+1 to 5.00 pm GMT+1.
Email: procurement@ecowas.int, with copy to: sbangoura@ecowas.int; ikkamara@ecowas.int;
jdarkwah@ecowas.int
7. Expressions of Interest (1 Original and 2 Copies) must be delivered in sealed envelopes and clearly marked
“Selection of an Individual Consultant to serve as Finance Officer to Support the Implementation of
ECOWAS Regional Stabilization and Development Project in Guinea Bissau”, Do not open except in the
presence of the Evaluation Committee” to the address below latest by Thursday April 7, 2022 at 11.00 am
(GMT+1), Nigerian Time.
8. The ECOWAS Tender Box is located at the Directorate of General Administration, Procurement
Division, 1st Floor ECOWAS Commission, 101 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, P. M. B. 401 Abuja
Nigeria.
Please note that electronic submissions are also accepted and shall be sent to the email addresses indicated
above.
This REOI is also published on the ECOWAS website http://old22.ecowas.int/doing-business-inecowas/ecowas-procurement

Commissioner General Administration & Conference