COUNTRY – Commonwealth of Dominica

 IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: Ministry of Housing and Lands

 NAME OF PROJECT – HOUSING RECOVERY PROJECT (HRP) P166537

 Credit No. IDA 62320-DM/ Grant No.: IDA D3070-DM

 Assignment Title:  External Financial Audit Services of the Project

 Reference No. DM-MOH-128039-CS-QCBS

The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project (EALCRP).  EALCRP is part of an overall developmental partnership initiative supporting medium and long-term recovery in Dominica after the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria on September 18^th 2017. EALCRP is part of a broader World Bank recovery portfolio, comprised of two other operations: (i) a Housing Recovery Project (P166537); and (ii) an Additional Financing to the Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (P166540).  World Bank investments in agriculture, housing and resilient infrastructure were informed by the outcomes of the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment, led by the World Bank. This overall program of support complements and is aligned with other development partner initiatives and fills critical gaps. 

The Housing Recovery Project Development Objectives (PDOs) are to contribute both to the recovery of housing for households affected by Hurricane Maria and to improve the application of resilient building practices in the housing sector. This will be accomplished from the allocation of grants to eligible beneficiaries and the strengthening of the skills and capacity in the building sector. The Bank finance contract will be implemented by the Housing Recovery Project Ministry of Housing and Lands of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Objective of the Consultancy Assignment

The overall objective of this engagement is to allow the auditor to express a professional opinion on the financial position of the project at the end of the period audited, the eligibility of expenditures and to report on the adequacy of the internal controls. The engagement will include an audit of resources provided by the Bank and an assessment of the internal controls of the PIU.  The Bank funds shown in the Project financial statements should be reconciled with Bank’s records.

 Brief Scope of Audit

•  All project funds should be used in accordance with the conditions of the relevant financing agreements, with due attention to economy and efficiency, and only for the purposes for which the financing was provided
•  Goods, Works and Services financed should be procured in accordance with the relevant financing agreement.
•  Implementing entity and PIU should keep all necessary supporting documents, records, and accounts in respect of all project ventures including expenditures reported via SOEs or Designated Accounts. Clear linkages should exist between the books of account and reports presented to the Bank.
•  Where Designated Accounts have been used, they should be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the relevant financing agreement.
•  The project accounts should be prepared in accordance with financial reporting provisions outlined in the project legal agreements and is consistently applied, and give a true and fair view of the financial situation of the project at the end of the period and of the resources and expenditures for the year ended on that date.

                Request of Expression of Interest (REoI)

The Ministry of Housing and Lands Housing Recovery Project (HRP) now invites eligible Consultants to indicate their interests indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (CV, Brochures, Description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions and availability of appropriate skills etc.).

The attention of interested Individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017 and August 2018 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.  In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment (i.e. 3.17 of the Procurement Regulation). 

The shortlisting criteria are:

• Be familiar with World Bank Procurement Guidelines, which can be obtained from the project implementing agencies. The auditor should also be familiar with the Bank’s Disbursement Handbook for World Bank Clients, Disbursement Guidelines for Projects: May 2006. These documents are available on the Bank’s website and could be obtained from the Task Team Leader.

• Have verifiable audit experience with regard to World Bank funded projects and/or similar projects funded by other multilateral and bilateral development partners.
• Have any other relevant audit experience of either large public or private organizations of high reputation with reporting requirements of a similar magnitude and intensity.
• Include references of relevant previous or current audit clients.
• Include CVs of key personnel to be used on the audit

Consultants may associate with other firms in the form of a joint venture or a sub consultancy to enhance their qualifications.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the least-cost-based selection method set out in the Consultant Guidelines.

Further information, TOR and evaluation template can be obtained at HRP - Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at 40 Old Street, Roseau during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.

Expressions of interest (Cover Letter and a detailed Resume) must be submitted by Friday, October 4^th, 2019, at 4:00pm Eastern Caribbean time in a written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) to the following address:

Attn: Nicholas Bruno

Project Manager

HRP- PIU

Ministry of Housing and Lands

40 Old Street

Roseau

Commonwealth of Dominica

Tel: (767) 616 9782

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services wishes to inform the general public of an increase in Dengue occurring in Dominica at this time. Since the beginning of September, there has been an increase in hospitalization due to Dengue. A few of them required admission to the Intensive Care Unit. All admission cases were managed and discharged upon improvement.  There have been no reported deaths from Dengue Fever at this time.

The beginning of the rainy season throughout the Caribbean region has seen an increase in the Dengue transmission.

Dengue is an infectious disease caused by a virus transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. You can get Dengue Fever if you are bitten by a mosquito which is carrying the virus.

Dengue Fever is also called Break Bone Fever. It can become a serious public health problem.

The Symptoms include a high fever, eye pain, intense headaches, severe joint and muscle pain, vomiting and a rash.

Sometimes some persons can present with the severe form of the disease known as Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever, in  which  there can be bleeding under your skin,  from the nose, gums, gut and may result in damage to the liver. The bleeding can be massive, causing Dengue Shock Syndrome, which can lead death. 

Persons presenting with signs or symptoms of dengue fever should seek immediate attention at the nearest health centre or their personal doctor.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services advises the public to take precautionary measures to prevent the breeding of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito which carries the vector.

 To prevent the spread of Dengue Fever, you must first prevent the breeding of its vector, the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. It prefers to breed in clean, stagnant water, easily found in and around our homes.

You can get rid of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito by frequently checking and removing stagnant water in your premises; by keeping your environment clean; by covering all containers capable of holding water -- drums, cisterns, barrels and tanks; by keeping potted plants in wet soil and sand; and by getting rid of all old tires. Which you may use to landscape or grow vegetables.

You may protect yourself from mosquito bites by using a mosquito repellent and mosquito nets while sleeping.

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has stepped up its activities in controlling the spread of Dengue Fever. 

The General public is asked to remain calm and assist in fighting against the spread of Dengue Fever.

It is imperative that every household and every community plays its part in the fight against this Dengue outbreak, thus ensuring the success of this campaign.

     REMEMBER: PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.

THE COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA POLICE FORCE IS PRESENTLY RECRUITING DOMINICAN CITIZENS TO FILL THE POST OF POLICE CONSTABLE.

INTERESTED PERSONS MEETING THE FOLLOWING PREREQUISITES WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR ENLISTMENT.  APPLICANTS MUST:

• BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 30
• BE OF GOOD CHARACTER
• BE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FIT
• HAVE OBTAINED SECONDARY LEVEL EDUCATION WITH PASSES IN FOUR CXC LEVEL SUBJECTS INCLUDING ENGLISH OR MATHEMATICS.

ALL APPLICATIONS TO INCLUDE CURRICULUM VITAE AND TWO REFERENCE LETTERS MUST BE BROUGHT IN PERSON OR SENT TO THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE, POLICE HEADQUARTERS, BATH ROAD, ROSEAU.  

DOMINICANS SERVING AS POLICE OFFICERS IN REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR ENLISTMENT.

CHIEF OF POLICE

Dominica Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project “Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries

Application Sites Crop Farmers for Kalinago Territory # 3

The Project Implementation Unit (PIU), of the Dominica Emergency Agricultural Livelihoods and Climate Resilience Project “, Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries will begin Application for Expressions of Interest for crop farmers in the Kalinago Territory on Monday September 23, 2019, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Village Council for farmers of Bataca, Crayfish River, Salybia, St. Cyr, Gaulette River, Sineku, Mahaut River, Ant Whistle and   Atkinson

Please bring along all supporting documents (ID, land documents, labour declaration)

For a smooth application process only farmers with all their supporting documents should apply.

The expressions of interest call are for six weeks. Deadline for application is November 1, 2019.

The Implementation Unit and the Ministry of Agriculture seek the cooperation of all farmers.