EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
SECRETARIAT
Request for Expression of Interest (REOI)
Country: Tanzania
Project: East African Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP)
Title of assignment: Accountant
Client: East African Community (EAC) Secretariat
Project ID: P176181
Duration of assignment: 18 months, renewable
Ref No: TZ-EAC-383924-CS-INDV
The East African Community (EAC), with the support of the World Bank, is preparing to implement the Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project (EA-RDIP) (2023 – 2028), which aims to advance digital market integration in the Eastern Africa region by increasing affordable access to regional broadband connectivity and strengthening the enabling environment for cross-border digital services. Phase I of the EA-RDIP Series of Projects covers two Regional Economic Communities: EAC and IGAD, and also includes country projects in Somalia and South Sudan.
The project is designed around four components, which reflect the distinct but interconnected layers of an integrated regional digital market. Components 1, 2 and 3 will support Connectivity Market Development and Integration; Data Market Development and Integration; and Online Market Development and Integration, respectively, whereas component 4 will support Project Management and Implementation Support.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers: Procurement in Investment Project Financing - Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services, November 2020 (Fourth Edition), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The shortlisting criteria are;
Advanced Diploma and/or Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree majoring in Accounting or similar;
Professional Accounting Qualification from a recognized accounting professional organization and member of the International Federation of Accountants is the principal qualification, with at least Level CPA II, ACCA part I or any relevant accounting certification;
5 years of documented experience in accounting with good understanding and use of computerized accounting information systems (SUN Systems and similar ERPs) and project accounting;
Should have knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards;
Should be fluent in spoken and written English;
Must be proficient in the use of computers for word processing, spreadsheets and any other applications used in the accounting function;
A motivated, self-starter and able to work with little supervision;
Strong planning, organization and time management skills to function in a team and contribute towards a common goal. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task; and
Must be a person of proven honesty and integrity with no criminal record, result oriented and proactive.
Consultants 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 i.e. 09:00 to 17:00 hours. Interested and qualified Individuals are requested to access the detailed TOR from the EAC website from the following link: https://www.eac.int / opportunities/ consultancies
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 21st November 2023 at or before 11:00 hours (East African Standard Time) and mention “Expression of Interest for Accountant for the East African Regional Digital Integration Project (EARDIP)” and submitted to the email address eacprocurement@eachq.int
Address:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Tel: +255 27 2162100
Fax: +255 27 2162190
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
Website: www.eac.int