ALG seeks an expert for an upcoming World Bank project in Tanzania. This recruitment is for a proposal purpose.

Objectives

Conduct a donor alignment assessment to understand the current degree of alignment of donors to government PFM systems, identify challenges in alignment and propose an actionable and realistic way forward.

Tasks

A Short-Term Consultant or firm is needed to conduct a donor alignment assessment to better understand the challenges faced by donors to align to government of Tanzania’s system. This work will be conducted in close collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance. The approach, methodology and final results will be presented by both the consultant and government. The following activities will be required

• Prepare a presentation introducing the objective of that assessment and proposed methodology
• Conduct the Checklist for Assessing Alignment of Donor Financing Processes with Country Systems in Tanzania looking into enabling:

1. Environment factors (governance, coordination mechanims, program design and implementation, operational policy and procedure manuals);
2. Planning and Budgeting (whether on plan or on budget);
3. Budget execution (e.g. operational plans and cash management/requirements; Budget release; Approval Authorities; Funds Disbursement and Banking arrangements; Accounting System – On Account; Financial Management Information System; Chart of Accounts; Transaction processing) and
4. Audit systems

• Write up a report that clearly articulates current state of alignment to government PFM systems of various donors.
• Develop foundation for policy dialogue with donors on how specific aspects of donor support could realistically be better aligned with government systems
• Identify areas where better alignment by donors may first require strengthening of existing PFM systems.
• Develop reform roadmap for both donors and government

Reporting

The consultant or firm will report directly to the World Bank task team leader (TTL) and sr health economist as well as to the GFF Government Focal Point. They will also work in collaboration with the GFF Country Focal Point, GFF Liaison Officer, and GFF Secretariat Focal Point.

Deliverables
Donor alignment assessment report by June 30, 2021

Power point presentation on the donor alignment assessment report by June 30, 2021

Excell spreadsheet that documents assessment criteria and performance of various donors

Time Period

The consultancy is expected to take 30 days with supervision / coaching from WB staff .

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline such as health economics, health financing, public health, or health policy.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in activities similar or related to those mentioned above, being resource mapping and expenditure tracking but also designing and reviewing donor funding database or government information financial management information systems as well as working on donor alignment agenda in various countries.
• Experience working with the World Bank is an advantage.
• Excellent oral and writing skills in English.
• Ability to work well in multi-cultural environments, and to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal support from senior staff.