National Consultant for checking beneficiaries'/contractors' financial reports and providing guidance on procurement practices
Vacancy Number: Pr16/01423
Contacts:
Mr. Roman Palanciuc.
roman.palanciuc@undp.org
Background
The overall objective of the project is to encourage confidence building in ATU Gagauzia and Taraclia district, including neighboring communities, through improved development opportunities leading to enhanced competitiveness of the agro-food sector, promotion of local entrepreneurship, creation of jobs, and raising incomes. The project has the following components:
The project will be implemented in line with the confidence building approach, connecting region’s authorities and structures to the national ones, facilitating dialogue and inclusion in development of national strategies, as well as connecting neighboring villages through inter municipal cooperation.
SARD Programme consists from three main components: i) Enhanced Dialogue and Community Empowerment; ii) Local entrepreneurship and SMEs development; iii) Small-Scale Infrastructure Refurbishment and Promotion of Inter-Municipal Cooperation.
In order to achieve the SARD Programme objectives, under all components there were selected a range of implementing partners, including NGOs, vendors and experts. Given the above mentioned, the SCBM Programme seeks a National Consultant who will assist the Programme team with the verification of financial reports submitted by the implementing partners, beneficiaries and contractors under all programme components, as mentioned above. Given the above mentioned, the SARD Programme seeks a National Consultant who will assist the Programme team with the verification of financial reports submitted by the implementing partner, as well as provide training and consulting to the Contractors in order to prevent possible errors.
Scope of work
The overall objective of this assignment for the National Consultant (hereinafter Consultant) is to: i) Verify the financial reports on the use of funds granted under the SARD Programme submitted by the Programme Contractors and grantees; ii) Provide a series of trainings to the Contractors on correct procurement procedures and reflection of the financial data; iii) Provide direct consultancy to the Contractors during the procurement and reporting processes.
More specifically, the Consultant will:
- Develop and provide a series of relevant trainings (two 1 day trainings) to the Contractors on international procurement practices and procedures and reflection of the financial data on the base of similar projects previously implemented by UNDP;
- Provide direct consultancy to the Contractors during the procurement and reporting processes;
- Verify financial reports submitted by SARD Programme grantees and contractors. Make sure that the incurred expenses are accompanied by the appropriate documentation and comply with the UNDP Finance and Procurement Rules and Regulations;
- Assist the grantees and contractors with compiling and submitting financial reports;
- Provide monthly reports on the reports checked, including observation regarding the status of reports checked and recommendations on their improvement etc. (if the case), submitted to the Projects’ Managers;
- Assist the Programme team in providing information to auditors, if necessary;
- Perform other tasks related to finances as may be required by the Programme Manager.
Requirements for experience
Academic Qualification:
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economy, Business Administration, or other relevant fields;
- Specialized certificates in Finance, Bookkeeping, Auditing would constitute an advantage. Qualified accountants from internationally recognized accounting institutions will have an advantage;
Experience:
- At least three (3) years of experience in the area of Finance, Accounting, Auditing, or verification of budgets and finance reports is required;
- Previous experience in finance management of NGOs/consulting companies and/or donor funded projects will be considered an advantage;
- Experience working in/with companies/NGOs originated from ATU Gagauzia and/or Taraclia District;
- Experience working in/with projects financed by European Commission, or other international organizations, including the UN Agencies will be considered an advantage;
Competencies:
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, teamwork and diplomatic skills;
- Ability to enter new environments, adapt quickly and produce immediate results;
- Computer literacy - competent user of Microsoft Office programs, databases, financial and accounting software;
Language requirements:
- Fluency in Romanian and Russian, as well as working knowledge of English, are required.
The United Nations in Moldova is committed to workforce diversity. Women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV, as well as refugees and other non-citizens legally entitled to work in the Republic of Moldova, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Documents to be included
Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications:
- P11 form including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references;
- Financial offer: All-inclusive remuneration rate per consultancy day.
Financial proposal
The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fees, taxes, travel costs, accommodation costs, communication, and number of anticipated working days).
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