Engagement of Resident Consultant for the Revenue Tax Policy Division

Project: Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)

LIBERIA

Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project

Project ID: P177478

Credit No..: 7511-LR

Assignment Title: Engagement of a Resident National Consultant for the Revenue and Tax Policy Division

Assignment Level : Position for National Consultant

Reference No.: LR-MFDP-561277-CS-INDV

The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to eligible payments under the contract for which this Terms of Reference (ToR) is issued. This procurement process will be conducted in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised September 2023 and February 2025) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations and the procedures outlined herein. Payments by the World Bank will be made only at the request of the GREAT Project and upon approval by the Bank, subject to the terms and conditions of the Financing Agreement.

To this end, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), through its Department of Fiscal Affairs, seeks to hire a Resident Consultant for Tax Policy Division to provide technical assistance and strategic support to the Tax Policy Division. The consultant will support tax policy formulation, revenue analysis, and strategic advice aimed at improving domestic resource mobilization.

Liberia’s tax system is undergoing reforms to improve revenue mobilization, enhance fiscal sustainability, and strengthen public service delivery. As part of this effort, the Resident Consultant for Tax Policy Division will work closely with key stakeholders, including the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and development partners, to provide strategic advisory and technical support for effective policy formulation and implementation. This ToR is issued for the selection of a highly qualified Resident Consultant for Tax Policy Division for Tax Policy.

1. Objectives of the Assignment

The primary objective of this assignment is to support the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning in achieving sustainable revenue growth by ensuring the formulation and implementation of effective, data-driven tax policies. The Resident Consultant for Tax Policy Division will provide strategic advisory services and technical expertise to improve the government’s revenue mobilization, fiscal sustainability, and the overall effectiveness of tax policies.

2. Scope of Work

The Resident Consultant for Tax Policy Division will undertake the following key tasks:

1. Capacity building
   1. Support the ministry develop fit for purpose learning and development needs for the tax and revenue policy teams;
   2. Support the ministry on developing a learning and development strategy/plan to respond to the needs identified above.
   3. Support government implement the learning and development strategy.
      1. .Technical Assistance

• Support the Tax Policy Division in analyzing and evaluating existing tax policies, tax rates, and their impact on revenue mobilization.
• Support government of Liberia Develop policy recommendations based on thorough economic and fiscal analysis.
• Assist in preparing policy statements, reports, and advocacy materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Revenue Performance Analysis
• support designated tax policy staff to collect and analyze data on tax revenue performance and identify tax gaps and trends.
• support designated tax policy staff to Conduct diagnostic assessments of revenue administration capabilities.
• Develop processes and systems aimed at ensuring collaborate with relevant units takes place to prepare diagnostic reports and recommend corrective measures.

• Strategic Advisory Support
• Advise the Assistant Minister and Deputy Minister for Fiscal Affairs on strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Provide input for strategic meetings with government officials, international organizations, and development partners.
• Policy Formulation and Implementation
• Facilitate and support designated staff to prepare tax policy documents, including cost-benefit analyses of tax exemptions and incentives.
• Support designated staff, evaluate the impact of various tax policies on revenue mobilization and economic growth.

f) Coordination and Collaboration

• Set up collaboration mechanisms and ensure designated tax policy officials work closely with the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) and other government agencies to gather data and provide recommendations.
• Support designated government officials conduct comparative analyses of various tax revenue streams.

g) Reporting and Documentation

• Submit progress reports detailing work undertaken, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
• Prepare mid-term and final reports summarizing overall contributions and lessons learned.

The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below

Required Consultant’s Qualifications and Expertise

MFDP now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Candidates will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Minimum Qualifications:

• An advanced degree in Economics, Public Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. 10 Points
• At least 7 years of professional experience in tax policy formulation, analysis, and implementation. 30 Points
• Strong analytical and research skills in the areas of taxation and revenue mobilization. 20 Points
• Demonstrated knowledge of tax policy frameworks and fiscal management strategies. 10 Points
• Experience working with government agencies and development partners. 20 Points
• Experience with World Bank-funded projects or similar donor-funded programs is an advantage. 10 Points
• Duration of the Assignment

The assignment will be carried out over a period of one year from the date of contract signature, and may be extended based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

Method of Selection

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” dated September 2023, revised February 2025 and September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Approved Selection Methods for Individual Consultant Based Selection set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Submission date

Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 1700 hours on 6th August, 2026.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 0900 to 1700 hours.

Attn: Jim-ngormoh A. Kamara, Project Team Lead

Governance Reform and Accountability Transformation (GREAT) Project

Office of the Deputy Minister for Economic Management

Department of Economic Management

Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP)

Broad & Mechlin Streets

Monrovia, Liberia

Tel: +231-777-638-969

E-mail: jkamara@mfdp.gov.lr

Cc: mmassaquoi@mfdp.gov.lr