Ministry of Finance seeks consultant for micro, small and medium-sized enterprise financing project

The Ministry of Finance has announced the start of the selection process for a social consultant for the implementation of the project ‘Development of a sustainable financial market for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)’, financed by the International Development Association.

The project aims to support a sustainable financing market and expand business access to green and sustainable capital. Its key components include:

• ‘Green and sustainable financing’ — implemented by OJSC ‘State Development Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic’;
• ‘Green guarantees’ — implemented by OJSC ‘Guarantee Fund’ ;
• Capacity building for sustainable finance.

The social consultant will ensure that the project complies with the World Bank's environmental and social requirements and will assist in working with financial institutions on social compliance and stakeholder engagement issues.

The specialist's tasks will include:

• implementing and monitoring the Environmental and Social Commitment Plan (ESCP);
• supporting banks and funds in establishing social and environmental safety management systems;
• training financial institution staff;
• organising the monitoring of complaints and suggestions from the public;
• preparing regular reports for the Ministry of Finance and the World Bank.

Candidates must have a university degree in social sciences, at least five years of relevant work experience, knowledge of national legislation and experience working with international projects.

It is specified that the consultant will be selected in accordance with the method for selecting individual consultants described in the Procurement Rules.