Project Accountant

Project: Tuvalu Safe and Resilient Aviation Project (P177100) Reference: TV-MTET-559365-CS-INDV Request for Expressions of Interest/CV (Consultant Services, Individual) Country: Tuvalu Project: TuSRAP Project Assignment Name: Individual – Project Accountant Grant/Credit/Loan: IDA-D9700 Project ID: P180674 Ref: TV-MTET-559365-CS-INDV BACKGROUND: 1. The World Bank support the transport sector in Tuvalu through the ongoing Tuvalu Safe and Resilient Aviation Project (TuSRAP). TuSRAP, focuses on developing a safe and resilient aviation sector building on the achievements of the Tuvalu Aviation Investment Project (TvAIP). The project development objective of TuSRAP is to improve the safety and resilience of the Recipient’s aviation sector and to ensure reliable regional air connectivity. 2. OBJECTIVE The main objective of the assignment is to provide accounting and financial management for TuSRAP in accordance with the Financing Agreement, requirement of the World Bank and to achieve the Project Development Objectives. 3. INVITATION The PMU on behalf of the Implementing Agency now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in the position herein available within the PMU of the TuSRAP project – the Project Accountant (Consultant) Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services (attach curriculum vitae with a description of experience in similar assignments, similar conditions, two references, etc.) 4. EXPERTISE REQUIREMENTS Essential: Academic Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline from a recognized regional or international institution (such as the University of the South Pacific or equivalent). Candidates holding a formal Diploma in Accounting coupled with at least four (4) years of work experience will also be considered. Professional Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of hands-on experie