Improving Results in Secondary Education: Hire Administrative Assistant

Project ID: P164932

Borrower Bid Reference: LR-MOE-138789-CS-INDV

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

IMPROVING RESULTS IN SECONDARY

EDUCATION (IRISE) PROJECT

PROJECT ID: P164932

IDA GRANT NUMBER: D5030

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTREST-(REOI)

Consultancy Services for the Recruitment of Finance and Administrative Assistant

SELECTION OF INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (SIC)

REFERENCE #:LR-MOE138789-CS-INDV

(Appointment Type: Local Hire)

Background:
The Government of Liberia’s application for an IDA financed- Improving Results in Secondary Education (IRISE) Project was approved by the World Bank and the Financing Agreement signed between the GOL and the World Bank. This US$47 Million Grant Project will support the Government in implementing a defined strategy in senior secondary education, as articulated in the Getting to Best Education Sector Plan (2017-2021) as well as the recently proposed ten-year Strategy for Education Transformation (2018-2028). To do this, the project will use a combination of investment project financing (IPF) and results-based financing (RBF).

Objective of the assignment
The objective of the assignment is to enhance smooth project operations by contributing to effective administration of the day-to-day activities of the Project Delivery Team (PDT). The recruitment of an experienced middle-level Administrative Assistant will also contribute to increasing management capacity within the MOE. 

Deliverables and Reporting
The Finance and Administrative Assistant will work under the direction of the Project Coordinator, to whom he/she will be accountable and report. The Administrative Assistant is expected to be self-sufficient in his/her work relationship with other staff members, and to conduct him/herself in the highest professional manner.

Qualifications and Experience 
Experienced finance and administrative professional who is dependable and highly organized with business acumen, maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude, possessing:

Bachelor’s degree Business/Public Administration, Management with skills in administration and Accounting/Finance.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in office management.
Experience in donor-funded projects documentation processes and procedures
Knowledge of principles and practices of basic office management and organization.
Technologically literate with strong computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel and other commonly used software. Access Database skills would be a plus.
Good internet skills, including use of e-mail applications, group messaging and web applications including Zoom, WebEx, etc
Good organizational and record keeping skills (attention to detail is critical)
Very Good oral and written communication skills in the English Language is a must.
Self-starter who can work independently with little supervision.
Skill in establishing priorities and managing workload
Ability to follow directions.
 

Duration of the assignment
This is a 3.5 year (42 months) assignment renewable annually based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding There will be a probation period of 3 months followed by a second performance evaluation at the end of the first six months if probation evaluation proves unsatisfactory. There will also be an annual performance evaluation.

Application Requirement:
1. Written application

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Full disclosure on all previous places of work

7. Detailed Terms of Reference can be accessed from the link: Terms of reference_for_IRISE_Finance & Admin Assistant (Final - 062620).docx  

Selection will be in accordance with the approved Selection Method for Individual Consultants and the Bank Policy on Corrupt and Fraudulent Practices set out in the World Bank New Procurement Regulations, July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018 and Guidelines for Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers.
 

Further Information can be obtained by the below email during office hours between 09:00 to 15:00 hours GMT from Monday to Friday beginning June 29 – July 12, 2020.
 

 Further Information can be obtained by the below email during office hours between 09:00 to 15:00 hours GMT from Monday to Friday beginning June 29 – July 12, 2020.
 

I1. Interested Consultants who meets the qualifications requirement may submit an Expression of Interest  marked “CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT” , to procurement at procurement.irise@gmail.com and copied to: abufahmed@yahoo.co.uk using the below address not later than 3:00pm on July 12, 2020.

REFERENCE #:LR-MOE138789-CS-INDV

Attention:

Joe K. Gbasakollie, Education Portfolio Coordinator

G2B/IRISE/LLF

Ministry of Education, Ministerial Complex

Congo Town

Monrovia, Liberia

CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department: Ministry of Education
Name: Joe K. Gbasakollie
Address: Ministerial Complex, Congo Town,Monrovia, Liberia
Province/State: Liberia
Country: Liberia
Phone: 0770403516
Email: Gbasakollie@gmail.com