Procurement Advisor for Public Financial Management Strengthening in Marshall Islands

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Republic of the Marshall Islands Strengthening Public Financial Management II Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA – E5100 Assignment Title: Procurement Advisor Reference No .

( as per procurement plan) : MH-PFM PMO-527783-CS-INDV The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) has received financing from the World Bank (WB) toward the cost of the Strengthening Public Financial Management II (P510280) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The Procurement Advisor will strengthen national procurement systems by providing technical advice, developing standardized tools, supporting legal and regulatory updates, and building capacity across government to ensure compliance with the Procurement Code Act 2023 and international good practice.

The role also supports procurement digitalization, training and mentoring of key institutions, and effective procurement implementation for the PFM Project in line with World Bank requirements.

The assignment involves directing RMI PFM II project, which includes 4 components of improving PFM practices in budget execution and financial reporting, increasing modernization of PFM systems, improving PFM Capacity, transparency and citizen engagement and project Management.

It involves procurement reform and e-procurement implementation and financial management reform, upgrading FMIS system, training and certification of local staff in MOFBPS, and institutional strengthening activities.

The consulting services ("the Services") will include strengthening national procurement capacity to ensure full compliance with the Procurement Code Act 2023 and its implementing regulations, including the provision of technical advice to MOFBPS and line ministries on procurement processes, compliance requirements, and good international practice.

The Procurement Advisor will develop standardized procurement templates, tools, and procedures, such as bidding documents, evaluation forms, contract management tools, and workflow guidelines, to promote consistent, transparent, and efficient procurement practices across government.

The role will also involve working closely with MOFBPS management to support updates to the Procurement Code Act and the development of implementing regulations through technical advice, drafting support, and recommendations to strengthen the overall legal framework.

In addition, the Procurement Advisor will design and deliver structured training programs for MOFBPS procurement staff and procurement officers across government, including support for procurement certification, contract management skills, and compliance awareness.

Targeted advisory and training support will be provided to the RMI Bid Committee and the Public Service Commission to enhance procurement evaluation practices, ethical standards, and oversight functions.

The services will further include leading the scoping, development, and rollout of procurement automation solutions, including needs assessments, system requirement definition, implementation of an e-tendering platform, and integration with the FMIS.

To ensure sustainability, the Procurement Advisor will provide ongoing mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job support to the National Procurement Officer and procurement teams, facilitating a phased transfer of responsibilities.

Finally, the Advisor will support the PFM Project’s procurement function by advising and assisting the Project Implementation Unit on procurement planning, documentation, reporting, compliance with World Bank Procurement Regulations, and the development of procurement risk and mitigation measures to ensure timely and effective project delivery.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers OR https://mof.gov.mh/category/job-vacancies/ OR MIR room 219 or E-mail: rwfitz727@gmail.com The (MOFBPS) now invites eligible individuals ("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 (attach curriculum vitae (CV) with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are: Evaluation Criteria CVs of all applicants will be evaluated as follows: all CVs will be scrutinized against the assignment’s minimum requirements. The CVs of candidates that meet the minimum requirements will then be scored according to the set scoring criteria. The three candidates with the highest scores will be invited to an interview.

The candidate then identified by the interview panel as the most suitable will be invited to negotiate the contract. Referees of the selected candidate may be contacted to verify prior experience, performance, and character traits. Minimum Requirements Minimum Education: MA/MS (An advanced degree with a major in a relevant discipline e.g., Procurement, Finance, Law, Engineering, Business or Commerce).

Minimum 10 Years of experience in carrying out technical duties in public procurement or Donor/MDB financed project procurement Experience with procurement systems, practices, and agencies in at least 2 different countries, with at least one being a developing country.

Excellent command of English Advanced computer skills involve using the internet, word processors, spreadsheets, and websites to their fullest extent Experience with E-Procurement Systems Desirable Experience Experience working with government financial management systems (FMIS), ERP platforms, or procurement automation solutions.

Knowledge of public financial management processes, procurement workflows, or related reform initiatives. Familiarity with Bisan or similar financial management software. Experience integrating systems or developing data interfaces between platforms. Prior work experience in the Pacific region or in developing-country public sector environments.

Experience supporting decentralization of information systems across multiple agencies or remote sites. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the WB's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers under Investment Project Financing dated February 2025 ("the Regulations"), setting forth the WB's policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Applications should include the following documents and be submitted before 5:00 pm Majuro Time, December 30th, 2025.

The email subject line should state: “(PFM II) Procurement Advisor Position- full name of the candidate.” Cover Letter CV The submission must be addressed to: Eugene Amor PFM II Project Manager Eamorfsm@gmail.com And cc the following: Robert Fitzpatrick PFM II Assistant Project Manager Rwfitz727@gmail.com Jerry Nathan CIU Program Manager Jerrynathan09@gmail.com Agency: PFM PMO Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 150000.0 USD