REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST.
Mongolia has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project (SFFSP). The Objective of the SFFS Project is to contribute to the Government of Mongolia’s efforts to strengthen fiscal and financial stability and improve the quality of expenditure. The project is designed into five components: (I) Strengthening Macroeconomic and Fiscal Management; (II) Improving the Efficiency of Public Financial Management; (III) Enhancing Financial Sector Stability; (IV) Strengthening the Social Protection System; (V) Project Management and Monitoring. The objectives are to: Strengthening fiscal responsibility and implementing relevant policy measures, improving fiscal discipline, strengthening the resiliency of the banking system, improving public expenditure quality in social protection, providing support for Project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, including, inter alia, audit arrangements, reporting requirements, procurement and financial management activities respectively. For more details, please refer to the Project Appraisal Document Report No. PAD2269 .

SCOPE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The main objectivesof this assignment are to i) to repair link errors between data sets and the system and validate DMFAS database, ii) to create new report templates for introduction of new debt statistics standard compatible with Balance of payment 6 and Government Finance statistics 2011 from IMF and iii) to develop and translate DMFAS functional procedures manuals for DMD staff and relevant users and iv) to create control access matrix in DMFAS system v) to assist DMD to initiate and implement activities planned under MoF portion of Component A3 from IT perspective
The Consultant will assist the DMD to undertake the following assignments for DMD from IT perspective, but not limited to:

Task # 1: To validate DMFAS database and system improvements
• To work with DMD and other stakeholders to collect information on current Debt Management Financial Analysis System (DMFAS) data input and reporting
• To be responsible for functional administration of DMFAS
• To review and validate DMFAS database
• Provide technical support for software issues our users encounter
• Respond to and resolve help desk requests with UNCTAD
• Upgrade systems and processes as required for enhanced functionality
• Review application logs
• Install and test system-related improvements

Task # 2: To introduce new debt statistics standard compatible with Balance of Payment Manual 6 and Government Finance statistics 2011 from IMF
• Study Balance of Payment Manual 6, Government Finance statistics standard 2011, Public Sector Debt Statistics, External Debt Statistics, Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014, Debt Management Law of Mongolia and other relevant laws and regulations
• To introduce new debt statistics standard compatible with Balance of Payment Manual 6 and Government Financial statistics 2011 from IMF in coordination with the Consultant (CS005)
• To create new report templates for various user groups

Task # 3: Assist in developing DMFAS procedures manuals
• To study older version of manuals and guidelines of DFMAS
• To translate guide manuals for operating DMFAS for DMD staff and relevant users
• To conduct training for relevant parties and stakeholders on DMFAS operations and new report templates for various levels of users and compliers based on CAM (refer to task # 1 item 2)

Task # 4: To create control access matrix in DMFAS system
• To study user groups operations and define their level of operation on the system
• To create a system control access matrix for various levels of users
• To set user groups’ system access permission
• To create links between particular user groups for specific corresponding data sets in DMFAS
• To create ID for specific group of users and provide with tutoring for continuous stable operations

Task # 5: To assist the DMD to initiate and implement activities planned under MoF portion of Component A3
•The Consultant will support the DMD of MOF with the implementation of the following activities:
o  Assist the DMD in preparing requests for international and local trainings and organizing relevant logistics;
o  To provide written and oral translations as necessary and as requested
• To submit progress reports to DMD management and PIU on monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis

Undertake such other tasks as reasonably requested and/ or assigned by the Director of FPD and head of DMD

SHORTLISTING CRITERIA/CONSULTANT’S QUALIFICATIONS:
 Education:  A suitable candidate should have preferably a graduate degree in relevant field:IT,finance, banking or economics;
 Experience:  Incumbent should have at least 3 years relevant professional experience in debt management, finance, IT or in other relevant field;    
 Language skills:  Fluent written and spoken skills in English and Mongolian;
 Other skills:
a. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment;
b. Be proficient in PC based applications such as Word, Excel and data management, and have excellent web research and navigation skills;
c. 2+ years of experience in Oracle, SQL and Java programming language;

CONTRACT DURATION:
The consultant work is expected to commence on June 25, 2018. The duration of the assignment is for 18 months. The consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016).

If you possess the above qualifications, please submit following documents in person:
    Cover letter indicating why she/he considers her/himself suitable for the position,
    Detailed CV highlighting relevant skills/experience,
    Copy of diplomas or certificates and,
    2 reference letters from previous last two employers no later than 10:00, August 02, 2018.

The submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants. Please be noted that incomplete applications would not be considered for evaluation. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Candidates can be interviewed. Detailed terms of reference can be requested from procurement@sffs.mn Contact address: Attn: Ms.Khaliun, Procurement Specialist, Strengthening Fiscal and Financial Stability Project
Room #204, Negdsen undestnii 8/2, 4th khoroo, Chingeltei District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia; Tel: 70120582

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