Project Accountant Position for Fiji Tourism Development Program

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES) Republic of Fiji Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No.: IDA-73690 Assignment Title: Project Accountant (open to Fijian citizens or those with an active work permit in Fiji) Reference No .: FJ-MTCA-537120-CS-INDV The Government of Fiji, through the Ministry of Finance, has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu or ‘Na Vualiku’ and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services. The consulting services (“the Services”) of the Project Accountant will be part of the Central Project Management Unit (“C-PMU”) established under the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (“MTCA”), as the Lead Implementing Agency. The Project Accountant will be a critical team member of the C-PMU. The position will be based at the C-PMU Office in Suva. He/she will report to the Project Manager, C-PMU, and will be responsible for all financial management aspects of the Project , in accordance with:

• World Bank Financial Management Policies and Disbursement Guidelines.
• The Financing Agreement and Disbursement Letter.
• The Project Appraisal Document (PAD).
• The Project Operational Manual (POM), and
• Applicable Government of Fiji financial legislation and policies.

The Services shall be on a full-time basis for the duration of two (2) years, possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds, and project needs, with an expected start date of March/April 2026. The Terms of Reference (“TOR”) for the assignment is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1le48yDvfVgJj4eva-i7-QladtZS2RaK6/view?usp=sharing The MTCA 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 (curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.). Firms’ staff may express interest through the employing firm for the assignment; under such a situation, only the experience and qualifications of individuals shall be considered in the selection process. The criteria for selecting the Consultant are in the TOR. The attention of interested Consultants (including firms) is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers dated September 2025 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours of 0800 to 1630 hours. Expressions of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 10th March 2026. Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation Attn: Akshay Chand (Mr) Procurement Officer Level 4, Civic Tower Victoria Parade, Suva Tel: +679 3315577 E-mail: Akshay.chand01@mtca.gov.fj cc fj.procurement@outlook.com Agency: Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 295000.0 USD