Revenue & Financial Analyst for National Land Policy 228 views
Job Overview
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (REOI)
Project:West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2
Grant No.: E1400-GM
Procurement Category: National (Local) Individual Consultants ONLY
Assignment Title: Consultancy services for a Revenue Stream And Financial System Analyst to support the formulation of The National Land Policy
Reference No.: GM-CPCU-472395-CS-INDV
- Background
The project is partnering with the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs (MLRG&RA) to seek the services of a consultant with significant experience in revenue stream and financial system analysis to support the preparation of The Gambia’s National Land Policy. The consultant for the revenue stream and financial system analysis will be guided by the roadmap for the Formulation of Land Policy in the Gambia, approved by MLRG&RA. The roadmap should be considered as an integral part of this TOR.
2.Objectives
The National Land Policy (NLP) aims to establish an effective land tenure system that recognizes all legitimate land ownership forms and tenure rights, ensures tenure security and equitable access to land for all citizens, promotes responsible, inclusive, and ecologically balanced use of land and land-based resources, that generates wealth, reduces poverty, and support climate resilience.
The objective of this assignment is to analyse the current stream of revenue flows from the land sector to provide evidence for policy proposals in the National Land Policy. The Revenue Stream and Financial Analysis Consultant will provide support to MLRG&RA. The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide data/evidence to support the policy options to be included in the NLP. It will support the Thematic working groups on Land Tenure and Public Administration.
Also, it is hoped that this will effectively inform the revenue generation capacity envisaged from the land policy reforms.
- Scope
The consultant shall work closely with the National Land Policy (NLP) Lead Coordinator and the Ministry of Lands, Regional Government and Religious Affairs (MRG&RA) and its technical line departments (Department of Lands and Surveys (DLS) and the Department of Physical Planning and Housing (DPPH)) and key stakeholders identified in the roadmap for the Land Policy formulation, and using participatory processes, support the development of a National Land Policy that will provide the framework for addressing the key land tenure challenges in the country – legal, institutional, technological and financial. This consultancy is to provide inputs on financial analysis for the NLP and will provide the following services:
- Analyze revenue streams for existing land administration services, land use planning services and other existing revenue streams in the land sector.
- Identify revenue streams from all the land administration and land use planning services and conduct a trend analysis over a five-year period.
- Using the trend analysis forecast revenue streams during the implementation of the NLP over the ten year period.
- Identify potential innovative revenue generation schemes that will not only finance the policy implementation but provide additional funding for the public budget.
- Develop a financial management strategy that will inform the land policy formulation
- Advise on revenue diversification from the land and natural resources sectors and the risks associated with their realization.
- Any other revenue and finance-related tasks that may be required from the MLRG&RA in support of the land policy implementation.
- Deliverables and Timeline
Deliverable Timeline
An inception report with detailed tools, methodology, and budget.An inception report should include a clear methodology for the assignment one weeks after the commencement of the Contract
Develop a financial procedure that guides MoLRG&RA to establish clear financial goals and match the goals to the NLP situation with appropriate financial plans. two weeks later after the inception report
Provision of a guide for the NLP team to monitor and guide to track revenue stream opportunities two weeks after the financial procedure
Produce financial analysis and projections reports to guide the land policy proposals and implementation as may be required for decision-making and project administration. one week after the provision of the guide and financial plan results/ six weeks after signing of contract
Final report of the consultancy containing all the deliverables One week after receiving comments on the draft final report
- Qualification and Skills
- University degree (masters preferred) in accounting, public finance, land economy, economics, and related subjects with ten years of experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of participatory and inclusive processes for land policy or any other policy formulation.
- Demonstrated experience in basic statistical analysis including trend analysis and forecasts, especially in the land sector or related sectors or policy-making.
- Experience of similar assignments in the Gambia or other countries in land sector activities.
- Proficient English and excellent technical writing skills: Ability to write clear, correct, and technical English.
- Ability to communicate in local languages.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications for accounting (e.g. MS Excel, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated quantitative and financial analytical skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse team.
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” November 2020 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
Consultants may associate with other firms to enhance their qualifications, but should indicate clearly whether the association is in the form of a joint venture and/or a sub-consultancy. In the case of a joint venture, all the partners in the joint venture shall be jointly and severally liable for the entire contract, if selected.
Firms will be selected in accordance with the Consultant Qualification Services (CQS) method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information (including the TOR) can be obtained at the address below during office hours from Monday-Thursday 09:00am to 1600 pm, Friday 09:00 to 12:00pm Gambian time.
Expressions of interest can be delivered in a written form or electronically to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 8th April 2024 .
West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project 2
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR)
Behind Pipeline Mosque, Opposite SRC Clinic,
Kairaba Avenue, Kanifing, The Gambia
Tel: (+220) 7930099/3363055
E-mail: sanyang.abuhamza@gmail.com tjeng@wacameccnar.gm ebrima1999@yahoo.co.uk
