Request for Expression of Interest - PROPER Project Assistant

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Country: Federated States of Micronesia
Project: Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program – Economic Resilience (PROPER)
Grant No.: IDA-E371-FM
Assignment Title: PROPER Project Assistant
Reference No.: FM-NORMA-487969-CS-INDV
Eligibility: (FSM Nationals Only)

The National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Pacific Island Oceanscape Program – Second Phase for Economic Resilience and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include playing a vital role in ensuring the smooth execution of PROPER Project activities for an initial one (1) year period commencing approximately in May 2025. The position will be contracted by the FSM Government and will be based at FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) in Pohnpei State, FSM. This is a full-time position and may be extended based on “satisfactory performance” i.e. satisfactory performance as determined through a performance evaluation against agreed key performance indicators and availability of funds. The position supports the FSMPROPER Project implementation phases of the project.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment may be downloaded from DOFA website at dofa.gov.fm or at the NORMA website at norma.fm.

The FSM National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA) 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 (attach curriculum vitae/Resume with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.) and copies of educational degrees and relevant training certificates.

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Required experience and educational background:

• Associate’s degree from a recognized institution in Accounting, Business Administration or other relevant degree.
• Minimum of three (3) year relevant experience.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Competency in the use of computer applications, especially MS Office and Excel.

Additional Desirable Requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and pay attention to detail.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Organized and detail-oriented person.
• Good communication skills.

• Experience in procurement, project accounting and/or administration using IT tools.

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 2023 (“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 0800 to 1700 hours Pohnpei local time.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by May 05, 2025 or until a candidate is identified.