MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY AND COMMERCE

 

GOJ/IDB Information and Communications Technology Project (LOAN No.1438/OC-JA)

MITEC/2007/00040

 

             FINANCE/PROCUREMENT OFFICER                  

 

The Government of Jamaica has received a loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to assist in financing the Information and Communications Technology Project (ICT).  The ICT project is being implemented through the Ministry of Industry Technology Energy and Commerce (MITEC).

The objectives of the ICT project are structured in four components:

 

  • Strengthening of MITEC to enable it to play a leading role in increasing Jamaica’s e-readiness
  • Support for the increased use of ICT in the public sector
  • Support for expanding internet access in low-income communities

 

The major objective of this consultancy is to undertake responsibility for the financial and procurement activities of the Project Execution Unit (PEU). MITEC is therefore seeking a Consultant who will ensure that all accounting records are maintained according to the IDB requirements and that all procurement of equipment and services adhere to the IDB’s procurement guidelines.    

 

Applications for the Consultancy should come from IDB member countries. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Individuals wishing to offer this service should possess a Bachelors Degree in Financial Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, or ACCA Level II. Must be Computer literate and have knowledge of office automation application software, especially MICROSOFT Office and accounting applications

EXPERIENCE

·         5 years experience in project accounting and procurement polices of the GOJ/IDB.

·         Experience in ACCPAC Accounting Software would be an advantage.

·         An ability to effectively communicate in written and oral formats and to prepare reports is required.

DURATION

The consultancy is expected to commence in April 2007. The Consultant’s participation is expected to be three (3) years.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

 

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, march 2, 2007  by 2.00 pm to the following address:

 

                                                                    Project Manager

IDB Project Execution Unit

Ministry of Industry, Technology, Energy& Commerce

PCJ Building, 36 Trafalgar Rd., Kingston 10

Tel:  929-8990-9

 Email:  rgordon@mct.gov.jm

 

 

Electronic submissions will be accepted.

 

Full details of the consultancy are available for download at TOR00040