INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A RESIDENT INTERNAL AUDIT ADVISER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR (OGCIA)

Country:

Rwanda

City/Locality:

Kigali

Notice/Contract Number:

018/REOI/PFM -BF/MINECOFIN/2010

Publication Date:

Jul 9, 2010

Deadline:

Jul 27, 2010

Buyer:

Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning

Eligibility of Bidders:

The consultant must be professionally qualified accountant/internal auditor with a minimum of a Masters degree in auditing or accounting/business administration with demonstrable competencies in the following areas:
• Implementation of Public Sector Financial Management reforms;
• Proficiency in auditing in a computerised environment;
• In-depth knowledge of and implementation of accounting standards and auditing.
• Implementation of professional audit standards;
• Knowledge of the role and work of the internal auditing profession and the Institute of internal auditors;
• Change management, including harmonization of potential conflicts resulting from differences in reporting needs of various stakeholders;
• Ability to build capacity and train staff on implementation of the recommendations, and to disseminate the findings

Original Language:

English

Address:

John Rwangombwa
Secretary General and Secretary to the Treasury
BP 158 Kigali
Kigali
Rwanda

Telephone:

574568

Email:

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Web Site:

http://www.minecofin.gov.rw

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Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
P.O Box 158 Kigali, Rwanda
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: 018/REOI/PFM -BF/MINECOFIN/2010

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A RESIDENT INTERNAL AUDIT ADVISER TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNMENT CHIEF INTERNAL AUDITOR (OGCIA).

I. BACKGROUND

The Government of the Rwanda (GoR) through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
(MINECOFIN) has received funds from the Contributing Development Partners in Support of The Public Financial Management (PFM) Reform Basket Fund, which is administered by the Government of Rwanda and part of the funds proceeds shall be used to recruit a Resident Internal Audit Adviser to provide technical assistance to the Office of the Government Chief Internal Auditor (OGCIA)

The assignment will be carried out in Rwanda and the consultant will be working closely with the Government Chief Internal Auditor of MINECOFIN and other stakeholders. The expected duration of the assignment is twelve (12) calendar months and renewable based on client’s needs and satisfactory performance. The Consultant should be able to be available as soon as after the contract negotiation. It is expected that the service should start with August 2010.

II. OBJECTIVES

Based on the Internal Audit – Capability Model developed by the IIA, the objective of the already ongoing Capacity Building Program is to move up the Internal Audit function from capability Level 1-2 to at least Level 3 and 4 respectively for IA at the Local Government entities and Level 4 for IA at the Central Government entities.

At the end of the program, it is envisioned that, at least, the Internal Audit Units in Government entities shall be able, not only to provide assurance services, but also to play their role as advisors towards the achievement of government entities’ objectives. Using appropriate IT tools and within a framework of a risk-based audit, the Consultant should ensure that government Internal Audit Units can perform Systems, Financial, Payroll, Value for Money and Performance Audits in a professional manner. The Consultant should ensure that each audit mission is well planned, performed and reported using the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

More specifically the capacity of the internal audit function should be improved so that Internal Audit Units in various government entities are able to independently deliver the following services on an ongoing basis:

Evaluate the financial management processes and internal controls using a risk-based audit approach; perform review and provide improvement ideas relating to reliability of financial information ; review of security, integrity and confidentiality of IT systems and applications; evaluate effectiveness, efficiency and economy of government entities and programs; assess compliance with statutes and regulations; assess systems and make recommendations for their improvement; perform forensic audits; advise on governance issues; advise on risk management and fraud practices.

III. PROFILE REQUIRED

The consultant must be professionally qualified accountant/internal auditor with a minimum of a Masters degree in auditing or accounting/business administration with demonstrable competencies in the following areas:
• Implementation of Public Sector Financial Management reforms;
• Proficiency in auditing in a computerised environment;
• In-depth knowledge of and implementation of accounting standards and auditing.
• Implementation of professional audit standards;
• Knowledge of the role and work of the internal auditing profession and the Institute of internal auditors;
• Change management, including harmonization of potential conflicts resulting from differences in reporting needs of various stakeholders;
• Ability to build capacity and train staff on implementation of the recommendations, and to disseminate the findings.

The consultant will be expected to have at least 10 years relevant experience, of which 5 years must be in public sector audit management at senior management/ advisory level. Experience of managing reforms in Internal Audit Departments of developing countries will be an advantage.

Expressions of Interests shall include, but not limited to a) Letter of expressions of interest; b) an updated and detailed Curriculum Vitae with phone number and email addresses. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out set out in paragraph 5 “Selection of Individual Consultants” of Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers (May 2004, revised October 2006).

Candidates must address and deliver the above mentioned documents on or before July 27, 2010 at 16h00 local time to:

The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury
Attn: Accountant General’s Office
1st Floor, MINECOFIN Building
City Centre, Kigali, Rwanda

Email: tender.committee@minecofin.gov.rw with a copy to amin.miramago@minecofin.gov.rw, robert.mpagi@minecofin.gov.rw;

NOTES:

• The above mentioned opportunities are for individual consultants. Expressions of interest submitted by firms with clear indication of proposed individuals will also be accepted.

Done at Kigali, on 8th July 2010.

Enata Dusenge
Director General for Corporate Services

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