Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago
Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country – Commonwealth of Dominica
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
Name of Project – Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)
Loan No./Credit No. TF-B9551
Assignment Title: Financial Management Specialist
Reference No: DM-MOERMKU-439639-CS-INDV
For complete copy of Terms of Reference(TOR) CLICK HERE
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank
toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica and intends to
apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Financial Management Specialist.
Objective of Assignment
The purpose of this consultancy is to provide expert services to support the implementation of
activities in Component two (2) related to financial and visitor management. Planned activities will
serve as a planning process for the later expected introduction of an electronic ticketing system
for all Protected Areas (PAs), Waitukubuli National Trail (WNT), and other eco-tourism sites.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- Advanced university degree (MSc, equivalent or higher) in one of the key areas of expertise
(e.g., natural resources management, finance, environmental economics, ecotourism) or
another related educational background.
Experience
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
- At least 3 projects with similar assignments, outlining the description of work
- Proven experience working on projects that include State Budgetary accounting and
Treasury proceeds.
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating workshops, round tables, and complex
discussions among various stakeholders.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and the social-economic context of the Commonwealth of
Dominica or a similar small island developing state within the Caribbean Region is an
asset
- Demonstrated experience working with international agencies.
- Fluency in English with the ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found, on the following
https://gefbiodiversity.agriculture.gov.dm/ or email
Expression of Interest
The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency
Empowerment invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interests to providing the services.
Interested Individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary
qualifications , relevant experience and skills to perform the services.
The attention of interested Individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of
the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017,
August 2018, November 2020 and September 2023 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on
Conflict of Interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of
interest related to this assignment i.e., 3.17 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.
Further information can be obtained at LETBP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the 1 st Floor
First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau at Tel: (767) 266-3981/275-1957
during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to
Fridays.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by August 14, 2024, at 3.30 p.m. Eastern Caribbean
time in
Attn: Project Manager
Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica Project
First Floor, First Domestic Building
19-21 King George V Street, Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Tel: (767) 266-3981; 3998/275 1957
E-mail: