Senior Financial Management
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About Ministry of communication and IT
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan has received Project Preparatory Grant/Fund from the World Bank for execution of Digital CASA Afghanistan Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to hire a qualified Individual Consultant to work as Senior Financial Management Specialist of the Project to carry out financial management of project.
This Consultancy Support will be provided to MCIT at Kabul, under the Project Fund of Digital CASA Afghanistan Project.
The aim of the Digital CASA Afghanistan Project is: (i) to expand and strengthen the Regional and National level broadband connectivity based on Optical Fiber Networks; (ii) to boost up digital society and economy through e-Governance initiatives and (iii) to prepare an enabling environment and Regulation for the growth of ICT Sector in Afghanistan. The project will do so by: (a) expansion and strengthening of broadband connectivity in Central Asia and South Asia Region; (b) expansion and strengthening of national broadband connectivity in Afghanistan; (c) Commissioning of a Network called “Govnet” to connect most of the Government Offices at Central and Provincial Government levels; (d) Automation of citizen-centric services through e-Governance initiatives; (e) Automation of e-Governance mechanisms and strengthening of e-Delivery Platforms; (f) framing up of Regulations, Policies, Strategies and Policies for growth of ICT Sector.
To contribute towards achievement of some of the above mentioned objectives of Digital CASA
Afghanistan Project, MCIT has decided to avail the consultancy services of an Individual
Consultant to work as Senior Financial Management Specialist.
Job Summary
The objective of this assignment is to support the PIU and the PICU in the financial management and disbursement areas under the project and to assist the finance department staff members of MCIT to perform related tasks.
Job Details
| Date Posted: | 21 Nov 2017 | Reference: | MCIT/Digital CASA/IC-5 |
| Closing Date: | 30 Nov 2017 | Work Type: | Full Time |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 | Gender: | Any |
| Functional Area: | IT | Open Ended: | NO |
| Nationality: | Afghan | Salary Range: | As per NTA Salary Scale Policy |
| Contract Type: | Contractor | Years of Experience: | 5 Year(s) |
| Contract Duration: | 0 Year(s) & 0 Month(s) | Extension Possibility: | Yes |
| Probation Period: | 3 Months | ||
Duties and Responsibilities
1) Detailed tasks include:
• Designing, establishing and maintaining appropriate project financial management system including internal controls, budgeting, accounting, reporting and auditing;
• Maintaining up-to-date project accounting books and records for all project activities;
• Preparation of the project financial statements and related project reports including FMRs on a regular basis;
• Consolidating project financial statements and related project reports when required;
• Submitting project financial statements and related project reports to the World Bank(WB) for review in a timely manner;
• Monitoring and reporting the disbursement status and progress to the Project Team Leader and WB as required;
• Ensuring that disbursement procedures are in accordance with WB requirements;
• Managing and maintaining the Designated Account (DA);
• Preparing withdrawal applications and monthly bank reconciliation statement in a timely manner;
• Assisting and working with external auditors to complete the annual audit for the project in a timely manner;
• Submitting the annual project audit report to WB in accordance with the WB requirement;
• Coordination of necessary works with the Ministry of Finance;
• Keeping and filing all accounting vouchers, records, forms, supporting documents and other relevant financial documents in a systematic manner;
• Follow up with concerned government departments and the World Bank on financial management and disbursement issues when required.
• Coordinating with, providing necessary training or assistance to other implementing agencies on project financial management and disbursement.
• Organizing trainings for staff from the Finance Directorate of MCIT and ATRA on financial management of projects.
Skills
The Consultant should submit reports as requested to the Project Team Leader (PTL) of the World Bank funded Digital CASA Project.
This is a full-time assignment expected to commence in December 2017. The contract, envisaged as a long-term position, will be signed for an initial period of 6 months with a probation period of three months, during which the contract can be terminated. The contract can be extended beyond the original term subject to the specialist’s satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
The Consultant will be paid on monthly basis as per the government rules.
Support that will be given to the Consultant at Kabul:
MCIT shall provide the following support:
• A suitable working space inside the MCIT Complex.
• Internet connectivity in Office.
Qualifications
• Citizen of Afghanistan
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting;
• At least 5 years of direct relevant work experience in finance and accounting field;
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting System, International Standards on Auditing;
• Knowledge of/experience with World Bank financed projects or other international organizations desirable;
• Good understanding and previous work experience in preparation of financial statements including statements which link the financial to non-financial information;
• Fluency in English and in one of the national languages (Dari or Pashto) and good reading, writing, listening and speaking skills.
• Basic understanding of information systems, including previous work experience using financial and accounting software;
• High integrity and accountability, good team work spirit;
• Good knowledge of business operations in Afghanistan, the Government’s accounting policies and procedures, and knowledge of and experience with World Bank financial management and disbursement procedures and policies.
Job Location
Afghanistan - Kabul
Education:
Bachelors Degree, Business Administration
Submission Guideline
Request for Expression of Interest (REOI) by MCIT:
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV, Brochures, Description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills etc.).
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (January, 2011 edition).
Expressions of interest (Cover Letter and a detailed Resume) must be submitted by 30th of November 2017, 16.00 Kabul time to
Applications sent later than the indicated date/time will not be considered.
Submission Email
.digitalcasa@mcit.gov.af cc: recruitment@mcit.gov.af