Recruitment of Finance Management Specialist

South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP)

Published: May 14, 2026

Updated: May 20, 2026

Source: world_bank

About This Opportunity

Request for Expression of Interest | Project: South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) | Method: Individual Consultant Selection | Ref: SS-MOH-546379-CS-INDV

This is a consulting contract in the health and medical services, education and training and transport and logistics sectors. Located in South Sudan, Africa, this opportunity is open to individual consultants. Proposals must be submitted before June 2, 2026.

Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for consulting in the health and medical services sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Project: South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP)

Request for Expressions of Interest (REoI)

CONSULTING SERVICE:	Financial Management Specialist
PROJECT NAME:	Health Sector Transformation Project
PROJECT ID:	P181385
ACTIVITY REFERENCE:	SS-MOH-546379-CS-INDV
PROCUREMENT METHOD	Individual Consultant Selection
DUTY STATION/COUNTRY:	Ministry of Health, Juba, South Sudan

Background: The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received funding from the World Bank towards the cost of recruitment of a Financial Management Specialist to Support the fiduciary functions in the Project Management Unit (PMU) established under the MOH. The project is to (i) provides a package of basic health and nutrition services based on the principle of continuum of care throughout the lifecycle (childhood, adolescence/adulthood, pregnancy, childbirth, postnatal period), and among the models of service delivery (including clinical care settings, outreach, and household and communities); and (ii) supports the primary care facilities nationwide with the basic inputs for maintaining their operational capacity.

Objective: The consulting services (“the Services”) is for Financial Management Specialist who will work within the Ministry’s Project Management Unit (PMU) and the main objective of this position is to support the Ministry of Health to build sound financial management systems and structures. The Specialist expected to consider all the elements of the Public Financial Management PFM cycle such as budget preparation, budget execution, budget monitoring, accounting and treasury management, internal control including internal audit, financial reporting and external audits. As part of strengthening the accounts and finance function, the Specialist expected to be a central resource in supporting the MoH by establishing an effective and efficient financial management system MoH.

Key Responsibilities: These include but are not limited to the following:

Provide financial management support to the Project Management Unit. The Financial Management Specialist will be responsible for the all the financial management matters for the project.
Prepare Annual Work Plan and Budgets (AWPB), accompanying forecasts and financial analysis.
Review and verify payment vouchers and journal entries to ensure accuracy in financial data, reconciliations, and compliance with the Financing Agreement, World Bank (WB) rules and procedures, Government of South Sudan Laws and Regulations, Project Operations Manual, and the Finance Manual.

Terms of Reference: The detailed Terms of Reference (ToRs) containing roles and scope for the assignment can be obtained upon written request to the e-mail address: hstproject123@gmail.com clearly indicating the subject matter as “ToR for Financial Management Specialist”.

Qualifications Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, (ii) An advanced (Masters) degree in accounting, finance, economics, business or any related fields from a recognized university; (ii) Relevant professional qualification such as ACCA, CIPFA, CPA or equivalent, and membership of a recognized professional body in good and regular standing will be added advantage; (iii) At least, Seven (7) years of post-qualification experience handling financial management responsibilities in the public sector and/or projects financed by development partners,

Experience: (i) At least minimum seven years of experience should be related to financial management responsibilities in projects funded by the World Bank or similar international organizations; (ii) Good knowledge and application of relevant computerized accounting software such as QuickBooks / Navision or Pastel; (iii) Experience of Project Financial Management with international aid and development sector in FCV countries in sub-Sahara African and particularly South Sudan is highly desirable; (iv)Excellent written and oral communication skills, in English, to deliver complex technical documents, and reports; and (viii) Excellent computer skills, including Excel is required.

The shortlisted candidates will be invited for oral interview. Consultant will be required to possess the skills, concepts, knowledge and principles listed in the TOR.

Government officials or civil servants will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advert; and (ii) their employment will not create Conflict of interest.

Selection Criteria: The Consultant(s) will be selected in accordance with the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, dated July 2016 and revised 7th Edition of September 2025 which can be found at the following website: www.worldbank.org/procurement. Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) method will be used, and the first step shall be shortlisting based on the above qualification and experience requirements. This will then be followed by oral interviews for the shortlisted candidates and to be assessed using scored criteria as: (i) Qualification – 20%, (ii) Specific experience – 50%, and (iii) Desirable skills – 30%.

Duration of the Assignment: The initial duration of the consultancy services is Twelve (12) months and shall be subject to renewal annually based on the performance and availability of funds.

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” Fifth Edition of September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours [weekdays Monday to Friday 0800hrs to 1700hrs local time excluding public holidays].

The MOH now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested Consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the prescribed form that will be provided with the TOR upon request from the e-mail address given below).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Deadline for Submission: written application (Expressions of Interest, EoI) accompanied with CV and required attachments, all merged into One (1) pdf file and titled “Financial Management Specialist” to be submitted to the address below or by e-mail: hstproject123@gmail.com) by Tuesday, 2nd June 2026 at 5.00 p.m. (South Sudan Time). Late applications will be rejected.

Attention: Director General for International Health and Coordination,

Project Management Unit

Ministry of Health

P.O.BOX 88

Juba, Republic of South Sudan

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 14, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00444929. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in South Sudan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00444929 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 2, 2026. You have 13 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by South Sudan Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP) in South Sudan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.