Invitation for Request for Expressions of Interest    Status:Approved

GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH

Ministry/Division : Ministry of Agriculture
Agency : Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE)
Procuring Entity Name : Program Coordinator, Program on Agricultural and Rural Transformation for Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience in Bangladesh (PARTNER)
Procuring Entity Code : 224375200
Procuring Entity District : Dhaka
Expression of Interest for Selection of : Individual Consultant (National)  (Time-Based)
Title Of Service : Assistant Finance Manager
EOI Ref. No. : 12.01.0000.040.07.010.23
Date : 23/11/2025

KEY INFORMATION

Procurement Sub-Method : Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC)

FUNDING INFORMATION

Budget and Source of Funds : Development Budget Grant/Credit
Development Partners : The World Bank & IFAD

PARTICULAR INFORMATION

Project/Programme Name :
EOI Closing Date and Time : 08/12/2025 15:00
Publication Date : 24/11/2025

INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT

Brief Description of Assignment : The Assistant Finance Manager Specialist wil be responsible for the overal financial management of the APCU, DAE implemented components of the Program and wil support the agency in strengthening its financial management capacity. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: a) Responsible to Additional Program Director –APCU, DAE; b) Support component Budget preparation, disbursement of funds to cost centers, maintenance of books and bank accounts & Monitoring of fund utilization. c) Preparation of statement of expenditure (SOE), cash flow forecast to claim funds against achievement of DLRs for submission to APCU-DAE. d) Reconcile monthly program financial statements with Program records through iBAS++within 10 days of the end of each month. e) Reconcile total year wise component expenditure as per audited financial statements with iBAS generated program expenditure under the APCU code and economic code as agreed in the financing agreement. f) Submission of Annual Financial Statements for audit in accordance with IPSAS cash-basis or national standard as pronounced by the Comptroler and Auditor General (C&AG) within 90 days of the end of the financial year to the Foreign Aided Audit Directorate (FAPAD). g) Support for implementation of the agreed program fiduciary actions included in the PAP. h) Prepare memorandum of action taken to resolve queries, external audit observations and public accounts committee recommendations. i) Ensure appropriate compliance with legal provisions of the financial agreement of the program; and j) Any other work as assigned by the project authority.
Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required : 1 Academic M. Com/MBA in Accounting/Finance related subject. Experience a) Minimum05(Five) years of work experience in financial management in Govt./ autonomous/private sector organizations. b) Practical experience in using the Integrated Budget and Accounting System (iBAS++) is preferred c) Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Government Financial Rules (GFR) and donor-fund requirements. d) Work experience in handling funds of donor aided project/development projects wil have an added advantage. e) Comprehensive knowledge and understanding in GOB and IDA audit system. f) Knowledge of accounting software is required. g) High level of proficiency in written and spoken English and report writing h) Computer literacy and skils (MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, other computer skils etc.) are essential. i) A member of Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) Audit and Accounts cadre /State Owned Enterprise/Autonomous Bodies/Regulators will be preferred.
Other Details (if applicable) :
Association with foreign firms is : Not Applicable
Eoi Detail Information
Ref No Phasing Of Services Location Start Date Completion Date
SD/PARTNER-DAE/02 Single DAE, Khamarbari 01-Feb-2026 29-Jun-2028

PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS

Name of Official Inviting EOI : Abul Kalam Azad
Designation of Official Inviting EOI : Program Coordinator
Address of Official Inviting EOI : Room no-618, 1st building (5th floor), Department of Agricultural Extension, Khamarbari, Dhaka-1215
Contact details of Official Inviting EOI : Phone : 02-223314883, Fax : , Email : pc.partner23@gmail.com
The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders