CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND STRATEGY, ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS, RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY, AND ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE REORGANISATION

INTERNATIONAL REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST N° 008/S/RSSB/2012-2013
TITLE: CONSULTANCY SERVICE FOR HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY AND STRATEGY, ORGANIZATIONAL PROCESS, RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY, AND ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE REORGANISATION
Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) was established by the law No.45/2010 of 14/12/2010 that determines its mission, organization and functioning. This institution was established after the merger of Social Security Fund of Rwanda (CSR) with Rwanda Medical Insurance (RAMA).
The mandate of the institution is to administer social security in the country. Branches currently managed include; pensions, occupational risks and health insurance. The benefits offered under the different branches include; old age, invalidity, survivorship, work injuries and work related diseases and health care. RSSB registers members, receives their contributions, manages RSSB´s funds, processes and ultimately pays out benefits to eligible members or dependants.
RSSB as a financial institution is supervised by the National Bank of Rwanda according to the banking law N°55/2007 of 30/11/2007 whereas its activities are overseen by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.
As a new institution, RSSB needs reliable institutional guidelines and operation policies for better execution of its duties, and ensure efficiency.
The consultancy service is organized in 4 different lots as follows:
Lot 1: Human resources policy and strategy

1. The consultant is expected to:
2. Develop change management strategy
3. Prepare a salary and benefits evaluation
4. Redesign the performance management system=balanced scorecard system
5. Design a capacity building policy
6. Develop internal rules and regulations

Lot 2: Organizational process 
The consultant is expected to:

1. Review strategic planning
2. Design organization structure
3. Develop the business process mapping/business process reengineering
4. Develop the job analysis, evaluation and grading
5. Review process and procedures manuals

Lot 3: Risk management policy 
The consultant is expected to:

1. Develop Risk management policy
2. Develop Risk management procedure manual
3. Design enterprise wide risk management plan
4. Develop staff training in risk management
5. Design of a business continuity plan

Lot 4: Accounting and finance reorganization
The consultant is expected to:

1. Design appropriate/IFRS compliant chart of accounts
2. Design daily trial balance and reporting
3. Design Asset liability management policy and structure
4. Organize the back office activities

Note: No single firm or consultant is allowed to bid for more than 2 lots.
Rwanda Social Security Board now invites eligible firms to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested national and international firms must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (company profile, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills among staff, etc.). Consulting firms may constitute joint-ventures to enhance their chances of qualification.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the law N° 12/2007 of 27/03/2007 on Public Procurement of Rwanda.
RSSB is under no obligation to shortlist any consultant who expresses interest.
Interested consulting firms may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (7.00AM to 5.00PM, hours local Time, Mondays to Fridays).
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below not later than the 8^th October 2012 at 2.00 PM (local Time) and mention `Consultancy service for human resources policy and strategy, organizational process, risk management policy, and accounting and finance reorganization´.
Director General of RSSB
P.O Box 250/6655, Kigali
Tel: +598400 Fax: +250 584445
E-mail: info@rssb.rw, procurement@rssb.rw
Done at Kigali,…………………….    
Marcel MPAMO NKUSI
Director of Corporate Services Division