Solomon Islands - Project Country Coordinator

Project Name Pacific Strengthening Correspondent Banking Relationships Project Project Number P502591: https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/project-detail/P50259 Activity and Reference Number (STEP) Project Country Coordinator – Solomon Islands (FJ-PIFS-577403-CS-INDV) Implementing Agency Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Country FIJI The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS) and eight 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) - Solomon Islands to provide in-country coordination support for the implementation of the Project in Solomon Islands. The Coordinator will assist with the management and delivery of country-specific 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 part-time individual consultant assignment for up to 144 days per year (maximum 20 days per month), initially contracted for two years with performance-based extensions every two years thereafter until 2030. The consultant must have the legal right to live and work in Solomon Islands. Scope of Services Under the overall direction of the PMU Project Coordinator, the Country Coordinator shall undertake the following activities: Lead and coordinate day-to-day implementation of project activities in Solomon Islands. Liaise with the Ministry of Finance's CFP and the Central Bank of Solomon Islands on project activities, including follow-up on Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings and preparation of minutes. Support the CFP in developing annual country-specific work plans and budgets for submission to PIFS/PMU. Monitor procurement, financial management, and reporting activities to ensure timely delivery and compliance with World Bank procedures. Identify and resolve implementation issues in coordination with the CFP and PMU. Review consultant outputs, prepare documentation for payments, and support reporting obligations. Prepare annual reports on country-specific activities for submission to the Minist