REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(Consultant Services – Individual Consultant)
Republic of Angola
Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA

Loan No IBRD 9380-AO
Project ID No. P177004
Assistant Project Accountant
Reference No. 17CS3/UCP/R/23
The Government of the Republic of Angola (GoA) has received financing from the World Bank and the French Agency of Development (AFD) toward the cost of the Climate Resilience and Water Security in Angola-RECLIMA, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the financing to procure the services of an individual consultant for the position of an Assistant Project Accountant in the the Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU-WB/AFD) of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA).
The Assistant Project Accountant will be hired to assist the Senior Project Accountant of FCMU-WB/AFD under supervision and coaching of the Senior Financial Management Specialist and in cooperation with him/her to
1. Support the FCMU with the main responsibility for the project accounting and ensuring that financial transactions and information of the project are complete and accurate at all times. S/he will be responsible for carrying out timely transaction processing, updating and maintenance of finance and accounting information in both electronic and hard copy formats ensuring compliance with FCMU accounting policies and procedures.
2. Assist in processing transactions, disbursements, documentation, recording and reporting of the Project financial transactions in line with World Bank and AFD guidelines as well as requirements of Government of Angola financial rules and regulations,

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU-WB/AFD) of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individual consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.).
The Assistant Project Accountant should have demonstrated accounting experience and knowledge of procedures applicable to Government of Angola (GoA) and multi-lateral financing. She/he should have the following qualifications and expertise:
 University Degree in Accountancy, Economics or Management;
 Post qualifying experience of at least five (5) years in a busy accounting and finance working environment.
 The candidate must be registered with the Order of Accountants of Angola;

 Evidence of professional development/specific training in financial management and donor procedures will be added advantage;
 Proven competence in use of Microsoft Excel and computerized accounting systems.
 Working knowledge of Tompro Accounting Software will be added advantage
 Demonstrable experience in work undertaken in dealing with Government of Angola Tax Laws
 Experience working in a project environment e.g. International Multilateral Organisations such as World Bank is an asset
 Fluency in Portuguese; knowledge of English language will be considered an advantage.
The duration of the assignment will be for a period of 24 months, on a full-time basis, with possible extension upon satisfactory performance.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection Method for Individual Consultant set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations paragraph 7.34.
Interested individual consultants may obtain further information (only by email) at the address below during office hours from 08.00 to 15.00 hours.
The expression of interest much consist of a Cover Letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae.
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below (person or by e-mail ) on or before 17 hours, July 19,2024.
Ministério da Energia e Águas (MINEA)
Financial and Contract Management Unit (FCMU – WB/AFD)
Attention: Ms. Elsa Ramos
Rua Via S8, Condomínio DOLCE VITA, Edifício A1, 3º andar, Talatona, Luanda, Angola
Tel.: +244 923 790 138 /+244 923 790 154
E-mail: pdisa@pdisa.ao