42, Isanov str., 720017, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic
Project Implementation Unit of the Asian Development Bank
Country: Kyrgyz Republic
Project: Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3)
IDA Credit No. 6328-KG and IDA Grant No.: D385-KG
Assignment Title: 1) Financial Manager, 2) Office-Manager/Translator (English-Russian/Russian-English)
Reference No: CARs/IOC-02, CARs/IOC- 14
The Kyrgyz Republic received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The World Bank Projects Implementation Group (WB PIU) of the Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic now invites eligible individual Consultants (the Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. The interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
The consulting services include management and control over day-to-day administration all activities related to the preparation and implementation of CARs-3 Project financed by the World Bank, cooperation with the project team and other stakeholders on behalf of the MOTC KR.
The Terms of References are available at www.piumotc.kg.
The WB PIU is recruiting 1) Financial Manager, 2) Office-Manager/Translator (English-Russian/Russian-English) to provide consulting services under the implementation of the CARs-3 Project on behalf of the MOTC KR.
1. Financial Manager
• Degree in economics, financial management or accounting;
Possession of CAP/CIPA certificates is an advantage
• Good knowledge of international accounting standards, related financial policies and procedures of major international investment institutions. Knowledge of and experience in the WB financial management policies and procedures is an asset.
• Knowledge of Kyrgyz national tax legislation and experience in preparing financial reports;
• Minimum 5 years of work experience as a financial manager or disbursement specialist or accountant in investment projects with a good track record, of which at least three years in a World Bank-financed project in the role of the financial manager or disbursement specialist or equivalent. The above work experience in the World Bank and other investment financed projects can be waived for candidates with relevant work experience of at least 3 years at an audit company or with a qualification from an internationally recognized professional accounting institute (CPA, ACCA or equivalent), which is a full member (not associate) of International Federation of Accountants (the list of the members can be found here https://www.ifac.org website).
• Knowledge of 1С (certificate): Accounting software; Good skills in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet Explorer.
• Fluency in Kyrgyz and Russian languages;
• Proficiency in business written English.
2. Office-Manager/Translator (English-Russian/Russian-English)
• Degree in English language/Translation;
• General work experience as a translator from English-Russian, Russian-English at least 5 years. Experience as a translator from Kyrgyz-Russian is an asset;
• Work experience as a translator/interpreter/office manager in international organizations and/or organizations financed by international donors not less than 3 years;
• Possess strong knowledge of infrastructure, engineering and/or road construction terminology;
• Good computer skills, all Microsoft Windows Office applications
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraphs 1.9 of the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers dated January 2011 (revised July 2014) ("Consultant Guidelines"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest and eligibility.
The Consultants will be selected in accordance with the IC method set out in the Consultant Guidelines. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 09:00 to 17:00 hours.
Expressions of interest (CV in Russian and English, short cover letter stating interest and motivation for the application in Russian and English and contact details (phone and/or email) of three references must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax or by e-mail) by May 13, 2022 at 17:00 (local time). Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is extended until 17:00 (local time) May 20, 2022. Deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest is extended until 17:00 (local time) June 3, 2022.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic
World Bank Projects Implementation Group (WB PIU)
720017 Bishkek City, 42 Isanov Street,
Tel: +996 312 314275
E-mail: carswbipig@gmail.com
Website: www.piumotc.kg