(reoi) consulting services for the consolidation of customs regulation

Public Financial Management
Improvement and Consolidation Project
3rd Floor
Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Building
35A Light-Foot Boston Street
Freetown
Sierra Leone
Tel: (232-22) 220 146
Cell: (232-79) 358 317
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, GEORGE STREET, FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI) CONSULTING SERVICES
FOR THE CONSOLIDATION OF CUSTOMS REGULATION FOR NATIONAL
REVENUE AUTHORITY.
(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)
Country: Republic of Sierra Leone
Name of Project: Public Financial Management Improvement and Consolidation Project
(PFMICP)
Credit/Grant Numbers: IDA Credit Number 5350-SL, TF Grant Number 17201-SL and AfDB2100155027317
Assignment Title: Consulting Services for the Consolidation of Customs Regulation,
the consultancy assignment is to develop a
Customs Regulations that will consolidate all
existing regulations presently enforced by Customs put in place new Customs Regulations
structurally suitable to enforce the Customs Act 2011;
Reference No. MoFED/PFMICP/PMU/IC/005/2015
Date of Issuance: Tuesday 9th June, 2015
1.0
Source of Funds
The Government of Sierra Leone has received funding in the amount of Twenty Eight Million,
Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars ($28,500,000) from International Development
Association IDA of the Word Bank, Multi-Donor Trust Funds (MDTF) - European Union (EU),
DFID and pool funding from the AfDB towards the cost of Public Financial Management
Improvement and Consolidation Project and intend to apply part of the proceeds of the funding
for eligible payment under the contract for consulting services for the Consolidation of Customs
Regulations.
2.0
Objective of the Assignment
The objectives of this assignment are as follow  To put in place new Customs Regulations structurally suitable to enforce the Customs Act
2011;
 To enact Customs Regulations that will serve as a vehicle for implementing a modern
system of customs control in accordance with current international trends and best
practice.
 To enforce fundamental legislative provisions that will increase compliance level through
public awareness and sentization.
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To establish a sound, clear and logical legislative framework that will enhance and relate
to the many other legislative instruments that rely on customs for their implementation and
enforcement.
3.0 Brief Description and Tasks to be Performed by Consultant
The consultant is expected to develop a new Customs Regulations that will consolidate all
existing regulations presently enforced by Customs. These will include the Customs Brokers
Regulations, Valuation Regulations, Customs Tariff Regulations and Customs Warehouse
Regulations. The scope of this assignment will also involve drafting of a new regulation for
the remaining sections of the 2011 Customs Act, which will then be consolidated with the
existing regulations. The legislative processes will also include public sensitizations and
workshops.
3.0
Duration of the Assignment is Two Calendar Months
The Public Financial Management Improvement and Consolidation Project (PFMICP ) now
invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services.
Interested individual consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the
required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. The individual consultant
must meet the following qualifications and related experience requirements:
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Degree in International Trade laws or Regulatory Attorney with Strong legal skills across
a broad range of areas including international trade and applicable legal concepts,
practices and procedures.
Strong academic and analytical skills.
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The ability to sift through large quantities of information for relevant material.
Teamwork, including working with professionals from other disciplines.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate and function
well in a team environment.
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Self-motivated and efficient, with good business judgment and analytical skills. Forwardthinking and creative.
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Able to apply industry knowledge and technical skills to performance of job duties.
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Ability to understand, analyse and interpret statutes and drafting of regulations.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills and good mentoring skills.
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Proven experience in drafting revenue laws and regulations.
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Extensive experience in drafting legislation
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Worked in Customs Review Process
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In-depth expertise in operation of Customs laws, policy and reforms
5.0 Selection Criteria
The short listing criteria are:
(i)
Individual Consultant’s experience relevant to the Assignment - 60 points
(ii)
Competency/Qualification of the Individual Consultant relevant to the Assignment – 40
points
This REOI will lead to the preparation of Short list of Consultants
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines:
Selection and Employment of Consultants under IDA Grants by World Bank Borrowers ,
(January 2011). (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of
interest.
The Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Consultant (IC) method set out in
the Consultant Guidelines.
The consultant is expected to be on board by 3rd August, 2015
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours
Sierra Leone time.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person or email, at 5pm on Tuesday 30th June, 2015.
The Project Manager
The Public Financial Management Improvement and Consolidation Project (PFMICP)
Ministry of Finance and Economic Development
3rd Floor Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Building
35a Lightfoot Boston Street
Freetown, Sierra Leone
Attn: The Project Manager
Tel: +232-22 220 146; Cell: + 232 79 358 317
E-mails: [email protected] and [email protected]