Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges
Agency : Roads & Highways Department (RHD)
Procuring Entity Name : Project Director (ACE), RHD, WeCARE Phase-1: Jhenaidah-Jashore Highway (N-7) Improvement Project
Procuring Entity Code :
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (NATIONAL) (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT) REFERENCE: SP03-BA
EOI Ref. No. : 35.01.0000.072.07.84.25-1153
Date : 16/07/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Loan
Development Partners : World Bank

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name : WeCARE Phase-1: Jhenaidah-Jashore Highway (N-7) Improvement Project
EOI Closing Date and Time : 04/08/2025 02:00 PM
Publication Date : 16/07/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh has received loan from the World Bank to finance Western Economic Corridor & Regional Enhancement Program (WeCARE) Phase-1: Jhenaidah-Jashore Highway (N-7) Improvement Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consultancy Services of ‘Financial Management Specialist (National)’. The overall objectives of this consultancy service are to: a) To support, implement, and advice the RHD WeCARE PIU for Phase-1 for managing financial document and record keeping, audit support and report writing; b) Check all associated reports, data, procedure as instructed by PIU; c) Ensure that all financial management activities are conducted in accordance with the World Bank (IDA) guidelines and GOB rules and procedure for the intended purposes. The details of scope of services to be performed by the ‘Financial Management Specialist’ are outlined in Terms of Reference (TOR) which is available at RHD website: www.rhd.gov.bd or can be obtained at the address given at the letter head. Expected date for commencement of the services is 01 September 2025. The indicative duration of the consultancy services shall be 28 (Twenty-Eight) months which may be extended or reduced based on the project duration. Roads and Highways Department (RHD) now invites eligible Individual to indicate their interest in providing the Consultancy Services.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : Interested Applicant shall provide information and applicable substantiation (documentary evidence related to qualification and experiences) for demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services as depicted in TOR. The qualifications and experiences requirements are as following: 1. M. Com/ MBA in Accounting/ Finance degree or equivalent qualification in a related field as a minimum; 2. Minimum of 10 years of working experience in financial management, accounting, auditing and budget management of which preferably three (03) years in a development partner funded project specially experience in World Bank funded projects as financial management consultant will be given preference; 3. Fully conversant with and have had hands on experience in application software and also in Computerized Accounting System with ability to assist in implementation and customization; 4. Skills in software installation and troubleshooting will be added advantages; 5. Experience in the effective guidance/supervision of personnel working accounting unit.
Other Details (if applicable) : The attention of interested Individual Consultant is drawn to the Section III, Para 3.14,3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, Sixth Edition February 2025” setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest. An Individual will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 05:00 PM). Expression of Interest must be delivered in a written form to the address given at the letter head (in person, or by mail, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 02:00 PM, 04 August, 2025.
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
SP03-BA N/A N/A 01/09/2025 N/A

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Md. Zabid Hasan
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Project Director, ACE (C.C), RHD
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Allenbari, Tejgaon,Dhaka
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 02-223315041, Fax : , Email : pd.wecarewb.rhd@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders