Consultancy Services for procurement of financial management specialist to support Implementation and Management of the Zanzibar Judicial Modernization Project (Zi-JUMP)

THE JUDICIARY OF ZANZIBAR REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) Contract Name: Procurement of the Financial Management Specialist to Support Implementation and Management of the Zanzibar Judicial Modernization Project (Zi-JUMP). Contract Reference No: TZ-JOZ-560353-CS-INDV Issue Date: 10th July, 2026 The Government of United Republic of Tanzania represented by Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar under the Judiciary of Zanzibar has received a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of US$ 30 million towards the cost of Zanzibar Judicial Modernization Project (Zi – JUMP), and intends to apply part of the credit proceeds for payment under the contract for Procurement of the Financial Management Specialist to Support Implementation and Management of the Zanzibar Judicial Modernization Project (Zi-JUMP). Some specific tasks to be performed for contract period of 12 months, will include but not be limited to the following: Financial Systems and Internal Controls: Establish and maintain accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems that provide reliable, accurate, and timely information on the use of resources and expenditures. Ensure compliance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and World Bank fiduciary requirements. Maintain a robust internal control framework to safeguard project resources and ensure accountability at all levels. Periodically update the financial management section of the Project Operations Manual to align with JoZ systems and software. ii. Financial Tools and Platforms Ensure effective and efficient use of QuickBooks Online for accurate, complete, and timely recording, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions. Onboard the Zi-JUMP Project onto the Funds Chain blockchain system and ensure consistent recording of all transactions through the platform. iii. Budgeting, Payments, and Funds Management Prepare the Project’s annual b