Project Executive and Coordinator (Implementation of common activities of NBR & coordination of overall project implementation)

**Project:** Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA)

Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

National Board of Revenue

Strengthening Domestic Revenue Mobilization Project (SDRMP)

Rajashwa Bhaban, Plot-F 1/A, Agargaon

Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207

Webmail: sdrmp@nbr.gov.bd

File No-08.01.0000.000.107.14.0016.2026/238                 Date: 29 June, 2026

Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI)

For

Individual Consultant Service as Project Executive and Coordinator (Implementation of Common Activities of NBR & Coordination of Overall Project Implementation)

Assignment Title:      Providing Individual Consultant Service as Project Executive and Coordinator (Implementation of Common Activities of NBR & Coordination of Overall Project Implementation) for Strengthening Domestic Revenue Mobilization Project (SDRMP).

Reference Number: SDRM/PIU/S-1

1.         The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh (GOB) has received financing from the World Bank for implementing Strengthening Domestic Revenue Mobilization Project (SDRMP), a part of Strengthening Institutions for Transparency and Accountability (SITA).

2.         The Project Executive and Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring effective overall management and coordination of the SDRM Project under the direct supervision of the Project Director, with primary focus on facilitating common activities related to Income Tax, VAT and Customs administration. The broad scope of consulting services ("the Services") includes but not limited to carrying out following in the project:

• Provide strategic and technical support to the Project Director to ensure all project goals and objectives are met.
• Develop, review, and monitor annual work plans to ensure that both short-term and long-term actions are on track.
• Support the development of technical Terms of Reference (ToR) and the recruitment process for project staff, consultants, and specialized firms.
• Assist in the preparation and revision of project planning documents including PC-1/TAPP/DPP, as required, ensuring alignment with approved project scope, budget, and implementation schedule.
• Maintain an organized project documentation and filing system, ensuring all project records, correspondence, reports, and supporting documents are properly archived and retrievable.
• Coordinate and oversee the establishment of the Competency Center, including office setup, networking, and the procurement of hardware.
• Supervise the setup of the ICT Help Desk and AI-Based Call Center, ensuring successful integration of telephony, Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities, and speech recognition tools.
• Coordinate, monitor, and provide non-voting technical/administrative support, without approving, evaluating, or deciding procurement matters and installation of state-of-the-art Digital Forensic Lab equipment (hardware and software) to investigate digital financial crimes and illicit financial flows.
• Liaise with and support training institutions recruited to conduct local and international programs for both VAT and Income Tax systems.
• Support the Training Specialist in conducting training needs assessments and evaluating the impact of the capacity-building initiatives.
• Coordinate, monitor, and provide non-voting technical/administrative support, without approving, evaluating, or deciding procurement matters of outsourcing firms for the supply of manpower, ensuring compliance with GoB and World Bank labor and procurement guidelines.
• Supervise and guide consultants (individual and firms) recruited for technical assistance, system strengthening, and infrastructure development.
• Coordinate with the NBR, the World Bank, and other relevant stakeholders and organize regular meetings to monitor and manage the progress of project implementation.
• Coordinate with ERD, IMED, Planning Commission, Finance Division, and other relevant government agencies to facilitate project approvals, reporting, and compliance with GoB procedures.
• Prepare agenda, meeting materials, and minutes for Project Steering Committee (PSC) and Project Implementation Committee (PIC) meetings, and ensure timely follow-up on decisions and action points.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual activity progress reports, and ensure timely submission of reports to the Project Director, the World Bank, IMED, and other relevant authorities.
• Assist the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist in tracking project indicators and developing tools for data collection and quality monitoring.
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of relevant documentation for internal and external audits, including GoB and World Bank audit processes.
• Any other responsibilities assigned by Project Director

 

3.         The expected date for commencement of the services is 15 August, 2026 and the tentative duration of the entire assignment is about 24 (Twenty-four) man-months. Detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below either through email or in person. The TOR can be found at www.nbr.gov.bd.

4.         The National Board of Revenue (NBR) under Internal Resources Division, Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested individual should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services.

The selection criteria are:

Area	Requirement
Academic Qualification	Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, or any other relevant discipline.
General Experience	More than 15 years of professional experience in public sector and/or related fields, of which at least 8 years must be in public sector project implementation.
Specific Experience	Experience in working with various government and non-government agencies and development partners. Demonstrated experience in coordinating with ERD, IMED, Planning Commission, and Finance Division. Familiarity with GoB project cycle management including PC-1/TAPP/DPP preparation, revision, and reporting to IMED and Planning Commission. Experience in managing or coordinating World Bank-financed projects or projects supported by ADB, IMF, UNDP, JICA or other development partners will be given preference.
Technical Knowledge	Familiarity with ICT project coordination, procurement processes, training management, monitoring and evaluation, and public sector project administration. Knowledge of PSC/PIC meeting management, agenda preparation, and minute-writing. Understanding of GoB financial rules, procurement regulations (PPA/PPR), and World Bank procurement and disbursement procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Language and Communication	Excellent written and oral communication skills in both Bangla and English, with ability to prepare clear technical and management documents.

 

5.         The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025, Sixth Edition) setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

6.         A Consultant will be selected following the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (February 2025, Sixth Edition). ‍Shortlisting will be done based on qualifications and experience relevant to the assignment.

7.         Interested consultants are invited to submit their Expression of Interest along with updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) demonstrating their qualifications and experience relevant to the assignment. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00 AM to 04:00 PM Bangladesh Standard Time).

8.         The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Expression of Interest (EOI/ EOIs) without assigning any reason.

9.         Consultants shall not be under suspension or debarment by the World Bank.

10.       Expressions of Interest must be delivered in written form (in person, by mail, or by email) to the address below by 01:00 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time), 21st July, 2026.