Recruitment of an Accountant for the GFPP

This contract award is part of the Project Preparation in relation to the Horn of Africa - Groundwater for Resilience Project, Phase II. The project required the recruitment of an accountant to support the GFPP (presumably a project management unit or similar entity). The procurement method used was Direct Selection (CDS). The accountant's role would involve managing the financial records and accounting processes for the GFPP during the project preparation phase. The contract duration was five months. The awarded individual consultant is BARKAT IDRISS OMAR, from Djibouti. The notification of award was issued on January 29, 2026. This position is essential for ensuring sound financial management and accountability during the initial stages of the project, supported by IDA-E5620.

This is a consulting contract in the water and sanitation and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Groundwater. Located in Djibouti, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 water and sanitation 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. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.