# Hiring an International IC for Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

> This tender closed on 2026-10-02.

- **Reference:** UNDP-STP-00149
- **Issuer:** [UNDP-STP - SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/undp-stp-sao-tome-and-principe.md)
- **Type:** IC - Individual contractor
- **Published:** 2026-09-17
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-02 10:24 GMT
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md), [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Hiring an International IC for Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) to design a National Plan of Action for the Adoption of IPSAS in Sao Tome and Principe.** This assignment seeks a solo consultant with IPSAS expertise to develop a government-led plan for adopting IPSAS. Bidders should be professionals with IPSAS experience, public financial management reform, policy design, and capacity to engage with government and UNDP, with ability to work in Sao Tome and Principe; language proficiency in Portuguese or English advantageous.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience designing and implementing IPSAS adoption plans in developing countries.
- In-depth knowledge of IPSAS and public sector financial management reform.
- Ability to deliver a National Plan of Action within 25 working days over 4 months, including a clear work plan and milestones.
- Ability to engage government stakeholders and coordinate with UNDP; language proficiency in Portuguese or English advantageous.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 2026-10-02 10:24; questions via portal messaging; UNDP will respond in writing.
- Submission method: Proposals must be submitted through the UNDP Quantum portal.
- Documents to complete/submit: Refer to UNDP Quantum portal for bid documents; no separate attachments specified here.
- Pre-qualifications: Not specified in metadata.
- Briefing sessions: Not indicated.
- Where to obtain bid documents: Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal (URL provided in metadata).

## Description

Hiring an International IC for Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Country: Sao Tome and Principe

Description of the Assignment: Design of a National Plan of Action for the Adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)

Period of assignment/services (if applicable): 25 working days over 4 months

Proposal should be submitted directly in the portal no later than indicated deadline.

Any request for clarification must be sent in writing via messaging functionality in the portal. UNDP will respond in writing including an explanation of the query without identifying the source of inquiry.

Documents available on UNDP Quantum portal: https://undp.sharepoint.com/sites/Docs-Public/Procurement/Forms/AllItems.aspx?env=Embedded&isAscending=false&FilterType1=Text&sortField=Modified&FilterField1=NegotiationNumber&FilterValue1=UNDP-STP-00149

## Published on

- [UNDP Procurement Notices](https://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_negotiation.cfm?nego_id=49779)

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