Strengthening Expenditure Management in Mongolia

Strategic Insights -

The Government of Mongolia has received financing from the World Bank to improve expenditure management and strengthen institutional capacity for wage bill and establishment control. As part of this initiative, the Civil Service Council of Mongolia is seeking consultants to provide expert services to update its civil service reform strategy and implementation plan. The consultants will also assist in training CSC staff, assessing training needs, and preparing implementation plans. The consultancy services will be for a duration of four months and will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's guidelines for the selection and employment of consultants.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government of Mongolia has received financing from the World Bank to improve expenditure management and strengthen institutional capacity for wage bill and establishment control.
  • The Civil Service Council of Mongolia is seeking consultants to provide expert services to update its civil service reform strategy and implementation plan.
  • The consultants will assist in training CSC staff, assessing training needs, and preparing implementation plans.
  • The consultancy services will be for a duration of four months.
  • The selection process for the consultants will follow the World Bank's guidelines for the selection and employment of consultants.
  • The interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
  • Consultants may associate to enhance their qualifications.

Statistics:

  • $: The project is funded by a grant from the World Bank, but the exact amount is not specified.
  • 4 months: The duration of the consultancy services.
  • 5 December 2004: The deadline for expressions of interest to be submitted.
  • 1997, 1999, and 2002: The years when the World Bank's guidelines for the selection and employment of consultants were revised.

Sources:

  • World Bank
  • United Nations Development Business Service
  • Mongolia Government
  • World Bank's Guidelines for the Selection and Employment of Consultants (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/consult/contents.html);
  • Notice Number: WB2579-642/04;
  • ASIA PULSE e 21-10 1612.