REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA
MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND WATER
ELECTRICITY SECTOR IMPROVEMENT AND ACCESS PROJECT
Project ID NO: P166805
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTANT SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
ACTIVITY: SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Reference No.: AO-MINEA - GEPE-561017-CS-INDV
The Government of the Republic of Angola (GoA) has applied for a financing from the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) towards the cost of the Electricity Sector Improvement and Access Project (ESIAP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the financing to procure the services of an individual consultant for the position of Senior Financial Management Specialist of the Project Coordination Unit (PCU).
The Senior Financial Management Specialist will be responsible for all accounting, internal control and other financial management within the PCU, the line ministries, and other entities responsible for the Project activities, as well as supervision of the financial unit staff.
The Senior Financial Management Specialist will perform, among others, the tasks related with: the Establishment and maintenance of the financial management and internal controls systems, Assurance that all accounting records and bank accounts are up to date; the compliance with accounting policies and practices as stipulated in the FMM throughout the Project; revision of the performance of control functions and adequately supported payments; establishment the PCU central accounting filing system, Preparation of project financial reports, including IFR, analysis and consolidation reports in accordance with the agreed reporting schedules ensuring correlation between implementation progress and financial performance.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Project Coordination Unit of the Ministry of Energy and Water (MINEA) now invites eligible individual consultants to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individual consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, etc.).
The Senior Financial Management Specialist should have demonstrated financial and accounting experience and knowledge of procedures applicable to Government of Angola (GoA) or multi-lateral financing.
Specifically, the specialist should have the following minimum qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management, Public Administration, Finance, Commerce, or other relevant fields. A Master's degree or Postgraduate qualification will be considered desirable;
Membership of the Angolan Association of Accountants and Chartered Accountants (OCPCA) will be considered an advantage;
Proficiency in accounting software applications, such as TOMPRO, and knowledge of SIGFE will be considered an advantage;
Familiarity with the World Bank's Client Connection system will be considered an advantage;
Proven experience in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements;
Familiarity with the preparation of financial statements for external audits;
Familiarity with donor-funded accounting, including procedures, reporting requirements, and loan agreements;
Membership in a professional accounting and auditing organization affiliated with the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) will be considered an advantage;
At least ten (10) years of experience in financial management and accounting positions, or demonstrated experience in handling financial and accounting responsibilities;
Knowledge of Angolan tax legislation, as well as government administrative and financial systems and institutions will be considered an advantage;
Fluency in Portuguese and a working knowledge of English.
The Senior Financial Management Specialist will work in Angola, Luanda, at the PCU office, and will report to the PCU Project Coordinator.
The duration of the assignment of the Senior Financial Management Specialist will be for a period of 12 months, on a full-time basis, with possible extension upon satisfactory performance.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.15, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, seventh edition, September 2025 ("Procurement Regulations"), setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.
A consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (IC) selection method set out in the World Bank Procurement Regulations.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested individual consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 09.00 to 15.00 hours local time.
Expressions of interest must be preferably delivered e-mail or delivered by mail or in person, to the address below, by July 28, 2026 at 15.00 hours (local time) and mention "Expression of Interest – Senior Financial Management Specialist for PCU".
Ministry of Energy and Water
Electricity Sector improvement and Access Project
Project Coordination Unit
Attn: Mr. João Moreira Pinto Saraiva
Project Coordinator
Condomínio Privado Belas Business Park
Edifício Cabinda, 6th Floor, Office 603 – Talatona
Luanda – Angola
Tel.: +244 945 545 298/ +244 945 568 147
E-mail: geral@esiap.ao; Cachamba.Amaral@esiap.ao; rui.alfredo@esiap.ao