Vanuatu - Project Country Coordinator

Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Project Number P502591 https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P502591 Activity and Reference Number (STEP) Project Country Co-ordinator - Vanuatu FJ-PIFS-567203-CS-INDV Implementing Agency Names Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Country FIJI   The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and seven Pacific Island member countries (Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu) have received financing (grants and credits) from the World Bank Group’s International Development Association (IDA) towards the Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project (the Project) and will apply part of these proceeds to the contract below for Consulting Services. PIFS is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Country Coordinator (CC) to provide incountry coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Vanuatu. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of countryspecific project activities, working closely with the Ministry of Finance’s designated Country Focal Point (CFP), the Project Management Unit (PMU) in Suva, and other stakeholders. This is a parttime individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performancebased extensions every two years thereafter until 2030.   Scope of Services Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities: Lead and coordinate daytoday implementation of project activities in Vanuatu. Liaise with the Ministry of Finance’s CFP and the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu on project activities, including followup on Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparation of minutes. Support the CFP in developing annual countryspecific work plans and budgets for submission to...