Project Manager for Public Financial Management Strengthening Initiative 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.: P510280 Assignment Title: Project Manager Reference No .

( as per procurement plan) : MH-PFM PMO-504029-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 Project Manager will perform all daily management tasks for the successful Project implementation, including: management of the activities, human resources, planning, contracts, finance, procurement, communication, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) tasks.

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") include managing the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and taking responsibility for overall implementation and delivery of both the PFM II Project components and the completion of remaining PFM I activities. The Project Manager will perform all daily management tasks and provide technical guidance, coordination, implementation, delivery, monitoring, and supervision support.

The initial contract duration is twenty-four (24) months and may be extended based on “satisfactory performance” i.e. satisfactory performance as determined through a performance evaluation against agreed key performance indicators and continued project funding through the PFMII implementation period. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below .

MIR room 219 or E-mail: rwfitz727@gmail.com Majuro, Marshall Islands 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 • A post graduate qualification in a PFM related discipline such as economics, finance, human resources management, operations management, project management or business administration or Certified Public Accountant (CPA); • Minimum 10 years of experience with 5 years in organizations such as public sector, NGOs, development partners organizations or the private sector at the management level or with management responsibilities; • Demonstrated project implementation/management experience in drafting annual workplan and budget and an understanding of project-cycle principles, monitoring and evaluation in line with the requirements of development partners; • Relevant practical experience in procurement and overall financial management skills of program budgets funded by development partners; • Excellent communication skills, including good oral and written English, report writing, and the ability to write for and to a variety of stakeholder hierarchies; • Demonstrated skills in leadership, coordination, negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the mentoring of staff; • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams with diverse cultural and multi-disciplinary background; • Good computer skills in all Microsoft platforms, MS Office and MS Project.

Desirable Qualifications CPA or other professional accounting qualification; Experience with public financial management and public sector reform projects or programs; Familiarity and experience with World Bank procurement, and financial management and guidelines; Experience in implementing projects in island states, especially in a Pacific Island Country environment will be an advantage; Experience of in-country level engagement with a variety of multi-level stakeholders.

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, August 15th, 2025.

The email subject line should state: “(PFM II) Project Manager Position- full name of the candidate.” Cover Letter CV The submission must be addressed to: Jerry Nathan CIU Program Manager Jerrynathan09@gmail.com Phone number: +692 625 5968 And cc the following: Malie Tarbwillin Director of DIDA mtarbwilin@gmail.com Phone number: +692 625 5968 Neri Wase Deputy Secretary of MOFBPS Neri13wase@gmail.com Phone number: +692 625 5413 Agency: PFM PMO Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 89198.0 USD