Services of a Consultant at Bayelsa State Government

BAYELSA STATE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA

INVITATION FOR BIDS

1. INTRODUCTION

The Government of Bayelsa State of Nigeria is desirous of  engaging the services of a consultant to determine the problems, challenges and opportunities being faced by the state Government in managing its wages and salaries  bills.

2.         The average expenditure of the state on wages and salaries to her employees is  comparatively higher than many other states. Bayelsa State Government is eager to know the reasons for this  trend which will enable her  manage the bills without losing quality and productivity.

3.         It is to this end that the state expects the consultants to carry out reviews, both within and outside the state, across all Ministries , Departments and Agencies, (MDAs) and to advise the Government on the  effectiveness, efficiency, and value for money for the expenditure on this  cost head.

4.         Bayelsa State Government is, therefore, interested in engaging a skilled , competent, and professional consultant to facilitate this process.

5.         Terms of Reference

The general objectives of the  engagement of a consultant are to:

a)         Articulate  short and  medium term goals and objectives to manage the wage bill of the work force of the  state Government.

b)         Conduct consultations and  interviews and collect information from Ministries , Departments  and Agencies to determine the issues, problems , and challenges with the existing pay structure of the civil and public servants;

c)         Compare, reconcile and provide explanations for the perceived differences between the average remuneration of the public Sector in Bayelsa State and of other states;

d)         Review the wage bill of the state and its components and advise on the  most beneficial arrangement for the state.

e)         Devise an optimal pay structure for the  State public service and determine the optimal strategies of implementation;

f)          Develop a template for use by the State Government in determining the optimal staffing requirements in Ministries , departments, and Agencies;

g)         Make other recommendations as may be  necessary to achieve efficiency, effectiveness, economy, and value for money for the state. This includes but not limited to reviewing, recommending , and matching of skills set to personnel and determining the adequate manpower requirements for ministries , Department and  Agencies

h)        Document the findings, structure, recommendations, in clear and measurable terms by capturing work plans , timelines, outcome and assist the state Government in implementation;

i)          Present a report to the State Government

6. TIMING

The consultancy will be  implemented from June 2010 to July 2010, a period of two (2) months. The consultant will monitor and produce reports on the number of days used for certain activities.

7.         MANAGEMENT OF CONSULTANCY

The consultant will report directly  to the  Honourable Commissioner of  Finance and Budget, Bayelsa State with all expected outputs for overall guidance. The consultant will also be supported by the office of the  Head of Service.

8.         REQUIRED SKILLS AND  EXPERIENCE

The consultant is expected to possess demonstrable experience in similar assignments. Apart from local experience , evidence of an impressive track record with foreign exposure is an advantage.

9.         EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

Interested consultants should send their applications on or before Thursday, 10^th June 2010 to:

The Permanent Secretary

Ministry of Finance & Budget,

Revenue House , Lambert Eradiri Road

Yenagoa

Bayelsa State.

Applications should include

a.         Cover letter indicating interest and stating professional fees;

b.         An indicative list of at least 8-10 sources that they would consult to address some of the  issues listed above

c.         Evidence of track record and experience in relevant, related or similar assignments .

Rev. T.B. Zidafamor

Permanent  Secretary

Ministry of Finance & Budget

Yenagoa

Bayelsa State

For: Honourable Commissioner.

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