Finance Officer

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

SAINT LUCIA UNLEASHING THE BLUE ECONOMY OF THE CARIBBEAN (UBEC)

Project ID: P171833 – IDA Credit No. 70880

Assignment Title: FINANCE OFFICER

Reference No . LC-MOFED-571341-CS-INDV-FO-26-2

Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to hire an Individual Consultant as Finance Officer UBEC.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include the following objective:

The Finance Officer (FO) will be responsible for the financial management functions in the Project Implementation Unit (PIU), overseeing the day-to-day financial management for all accounting, financial planning and budgeting, reporting, disbursements, internal controls, financial management system and supervision of a Finance Assistant hired to support the Project. The FO is the responsible officer and functional owner of the annual audits, budgeting (annual and supplementary), periodic financial and capital expenditure reporting including World Bank Interim Financial Reports (IFRs) and ad hoc reports of a primarily financial nature as well as the procedures, processes, techniques and tools necessary to execute these functions. Accordingly, the FO is accountable for coordination, execution, collation and submission of all documentation in satisfaction of requests and requirements from recipients of the foregoing outputs and associated inputs, whether they are produced by the Finance Unit or not. The FO functions will be undertaken in accordance with the related provisions of the Project Operation Manual.

The Finance Officer is a full-time position, renewable annually based on performance and availability of funds.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website: www.finance.gov.lc

The Department of Finance now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“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. (Curriculum Vitae with supporting certified copies of certificates, reference letters to support experience and description of similar assignments, etc.)

Interested Consultants should have the following requisite minimum qualifications and professional experiences listed below for undertaking the assignment.

Qualification s Master’s Degree in accountancy, finance, or similar qualification plus at least two (2) years’ experience as a project finance specialist in a donor funded project, or in financial and budget management in a similar role.

OR Bachelor’s Degree in accountancy, finance, or similar qualification plus at least five (5) years’ experience as a project finance specialist in a donor funded project, or in financial and budget management in a similar role.

Relevant post graduate accounting or professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is preferred.

High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications, QuickBooks and Government of Saint Lucia accounting software, excellent web navigation skills

Demonstrated experience in maintaining strong internal controls, preparing financial procedures, supporting audit processes, and ensuring compliance with financial management requirements in a timely and efficient manner.

Desirable Capacity to work simultaneously on a variety of issues and tasks, independently adjusting to priorities and achieving results with agreed objectives and deadlines. Strong integrity, ethics, personal organizational skills, and ability to manage own workload. Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to make presentations and to explain the main principles of financial management to a broad range of audiences Ability to demonstrate autonomy in solving problems/challenges that may arise during Project life span Good writing skills with the ability to prepare accurate reports; fluency (oral and written) in English is essential. Ability to prepare detailed and accurate financial reports in a timely manner. Sound knowledge of the financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act, Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act, International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing. Familiarity with the Public Procurement Act Experience with reporting requirements, systems, procedures and methods of donor-funded projects, especially projects involving international financial institutions such as the World Bank. Membership within a relevant professional organization.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations: World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Fourth Edition, November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultants (IC) method set out in the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations: World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers Fourth Edition, November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”).

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (0800 to 1600 hours). Expressions of interest must be submitted via the Saint Lucia Electronic Government Procurement portal (eGP): https://in-tendhost.co.uk/goslprocurement/aspx/Home ) by 9:30 a.m. December 10, 2026.

Attention: [contact details removed]

Department of Finance, Constituency Development and People Empowerment,

Address: 4th Floor Finance Administration Centre, Pointe Seraphine

City: Castries

Country: Saint Lucia

Cc:

Calus Monchery Procurement Manager UBEC Saint Lucia Ministry of Finance, Economic Development & the Youth Economy Financial Administ