Consulting Services for a Finance Management Officer

GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)

SELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT (ADVERTISEMENT)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES)

Saint Lucia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy Building (CEGEB) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) is to ensure that all project activities are implemented in line with the WB Environmental and Social Framework, WB Environmental, Health and Safety Guidelines, national legislation, and Project E&S documentation (ESMF, SEP, LMP, ESCP).

The Finance Management Officer will be engaged on a full-time basis and is expected to commence service by October 2026.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained upon request by contacting the PIU Office at 460-6363 or via the email address below:

Email Address: est@govt.lc

The Ministry of Physical Development and Public Utilities now invites eligible individuals (“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 (attach cover letter and curriculum vitae with description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, etc.).

The criteria for selecting the Consultant are:

Academic, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• 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 postgraduate accounting or professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CPA) is preferred.

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 to a broad range of audiences.
• Good writing skills with the ability to prepare accurate reports; fluency (oral and written) in English is essential.
• Ability to prepare detailed financial reports.
• Proficiency in the use of accounting and financial management software packages and Microsoft Office applications
• Sound knowledge of the financial Administration and Audit (FAA) Act, Public Bodies Management and Accountability Act, International Public Sector Reporting (IPSAS) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing.
• Experience with accounting procedures and methods of donor-funded projects, especially projects involving international financial institutions such as the World Bank. • Oral and written English language skills.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers -July 2023 (“the Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1600 (Atlantic Standard Time).

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by e-mail) by 1600 (Atlantic Standard Time) on August 6th, 2026

Email Address for submission: est@govt.lc with Subject Title: CEGEB – Consulting

Services for a Finance Management Officer – LC-SLU MIPPDUR-560947-CS-INDV

Envelope Label: Consulting Services for a Finance Management Officer

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                                   Caribbean Efficient and Green Energy Building (CEGEB) Addressed to:

Shurman Francis

Interim Project Manager

Project Implementing Unit

Department of Public Utilities. Ground Floor, Sir Stanislaus James Building,

Waterfront, Castries.

Tel. No. 468-6364

Email: est@govt.lc

1. CEGEB ToR for Finance Management Officer .pdf