Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Consultancy For Strengthening Of The Tourism Sector For Taxation

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Expression Of Interest Are Invited For Consultancy For Strengthening Of The Tourism Sector For Taxation Request For Expressions Of InterestProvision Of Consulting ServicesName Of Project Technical Advisory Assistance And CapacityBuilding Support To The Liberia Revenue AuthorityAssignment Title Consultancy For Strengthening Of The Tourism Sector For TaxationFinancing Agreement Reference 5900155014902Project Id No P Lr 100 009Reference No Lra Tmd Rsk Tsf 01 07 19Issue Date July 8 2019End Date July 22 2019 1 Backgroundthe Government Of Liberia Through The Ministry Of Finance And Development Planning Received Us 214 000 For The Technical And Capacity Building Assistance Project Funded Bythe African Development Bank The Objective Of The Project Is To Support The Liberia Revenue Authority And The Ministry Of Information Culture And Tourism To Develop The Legal Andoperational Framework For The Tourism Sector Prepare A Comprehensive Report Containing Analysis Of The Various Tax Gaps The Project Intends To Apply Part Of The Proceeds Of The Funding For Eligible Payment Under The Contract To A Firm To Provide Services For Strengtheningof The Tourism Sector For Taxation 2 Job Summary DescriptionThe Consulting Services The Services Or Objective Of The Assignment Is To Provide Technical And Advisory Services To The Micat Lra Geared Towards Developing The Requisite Legal And Operational Framework For Strengthening Of The Tourism Sector For Potential Revenue Generation In Furtherance Of This Objective The Assignment Will I Conduct An Assessment Of The Current Legal And Administrative Framework And Proffer Recommendations For Expanding The Tax Base And Ii Develop Key Policy And Operational Plans For Strengthening The Sector For Taxation 3 The Scope Of The Services To Be PerformedThe Consultant Shall Perform The Following Duties The Consultancy Firm Individual Shall Perform The Following Duties Assess The Current Legal Policy And Administrative Framework Of The Tourism Sector And Proffer Recommendations For Consideration By The Micat And The Drm Technical Working Group On Tourism Elaborate A Policy Framework Inclusive Of All Legal Base For Strengthening The Tourism Sector For Taxation Elaborate A Tourism Master Plan Central To Which Are The Legal Infrastructure Andinstitutional Framework Which Ought To See The Current Tourism Office Upgraded To A Public Private Tourism Bureau Develop A National Tourism Policy And Operational Plans As Per The Master Plan Develop Public Private Partnership Engagement Framework For Tourism In Liberia Elaborate An Inter Institutional Memorandum Of Understanding Between Micat Tourism Bureau And Lra For Revenue Collection This Should Include A Strategy For Taxing The Tourism Sector Elaborate Framework For Collecting Tourism Statistics And Baseline Data For Monitoring And Evaluation PurposesMinimum Qualification Skills And Experience The Shortlisting And Eligibility Criteria Are The Desired Expertise Required From The Firm Will Include Specialists With Background InTaxation Economics And Public Policy A Specialist With An Expertise In The Tourism IndustryAnd A Legal Consultant The Specialists With The Background In Taxation Economics AndPublic Policy And The Tourism Specialist Shall Possess A Minimum Of MasterS Degree In TheRelevant Subject Area And At Least 8 Years Of Documented Cross Country ExperiencesPerforming Similar Assignments The Legal Consultant Shall Have A Minimum Of First DegreeAnd At Least 6 Years Hands On Legal Experience Education MasterS Degree In Tourism Public Policy Economics Taxation Mba Or RelatedDiscipline Bachelor Degree In Law Or Related Discipline Experience More Than Eight 8 Years Of Documented Experience Of Working In Related Field OfStudy In Regions Across The World Knowledge And Experience In Various Jurisdiction Of Tourism Experience Performing Similar Services Requested Knowledge Of Capacity Development Tax Administration Policy Analysis Tourism AndLegal Frameworks For Foreign Firms Partnership With A Local Firm Is An Added Advantage Documented Social Skills And Networking Capabilities Is An Advantage Experience In Management And Organizational Development Experience Of Working In Fragile States And Or Post Conflict Countries Language Excellent Ability To Communicate Clearly In Written And Spoken English Duty Station MonroviaStart Date TbaEnd Date TbaDuration Of Assignment One Hundred And Eighty Days 180 The Procurement Unit Of The Liberia Revenue Authority Now Invites Eligible Firms To IndicateInterest In Providing These Services By Giving A Detailed Technical Proposal ClearlyDemonstrating A Thorough Understanding Of The Tor And Including But Not Limited To TheDescription Of The Methodology Demonstrated Previous Experience In Similar AssignmentsAnd Qualifications Outlined In This Tor Samples Of Previous Work Done In Relations To TheTourism Sector And The Tor Proposed Timeframe Detailing Activities And A Work Plan And AFinancial Proposal With A Detailed Breakdown Of Costs Including All Applicable Taxes QuotedIn United States Dollars Usd Eligibility Criteria Establishment Of The Short List And The Selection Procedure Shall Be InAccordance With The African Development BankS Procurement Policy Framework For BankGroup Funded Operations October 2015 Which Is Available On The BankS Website AtHttp Www Afdb Org Further Information Can Be Obtained At The Address Below During Office Hours I E From 0900To 1700 Hours Gmt On Working Days Expressions Of Interest Must Be Delivered In A Written Form To The Address Below By Email By16Th July 2019 1700 Hours Gmt And Mention Lra Tmd Rsk Tsf 01 07 19 Provision Of Consultancy For Strengthening The Tourism Sector For Taxation The Procurement UnitLiberia Revenue Authority HeadquartersElwa JunctionBasement Floor Procurement SectionPaynesville LiberiaTel 231 0886 676046E Mail Lovetta Johns Lra Gov Lr And Copied To Joseph Sumo Lra Gov Lr

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