REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTING SERVICES: Change Manager for the Department of Taxand Customs (DoTC)

Institution: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
Country: Republic of Suriname
Project: Fiscal Support Program to Regain Growth (FISREG) SU-L1060
Sector: Reform/modernization of the state-fiscal policy for sustainability and growth
Abstract: Change Manager for the Department of Tax and Customs (DoTC)
Loan No.: 5727/OC-SU
Contract No.: SU-L1060-P00072-FISREG-CS-IC-013
Deadline: October 7, 2025
The Ministry of Finance and Planning has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
toward the cost of the Fiscal Support Program to Regain Growth (FISREG), and intends to apply part of the proceeds
for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) includes:

• Overseeing the organizational transition from the Department of Tax and Customs (DoTC) to the Suriname
  Tax Authority (SARA).
• Focusing on cultural transformation and process improvements.
• Conducting a comprehensive gap analysis to assess current capabilities against the requirements of the new
  organization.
• Designing and implementing updated workflows, procedures, and compliance processes.
• Supporting the development of a more modern, efficient, and accountable tax administration.
• Ensuring clear and consistent communication of the transition plans to employees and stakeholders.
• Promoting understanding, transparency, and engagement throughout the transition process.
  The Program Implementation Unit (PIU) FISREG of the Ministry of Finance and Planning now invites eligible
  “Consultants” to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information
  demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.
  QUALIFICATIONS:
  The consultant should have a minimum of the following:

1. A master’s degree in one of the following fields: Change Management, Public Policy, Organizational
   Development, Business Administration, or a closely related field. A specialization in public sector reform is
   preferred.
2. At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in managing large-scale organizational change, with
   a strong focus on public sector transformation and fiscal institutions.
3. Proven track record advising government agencies on institutional reforms, fiscal modernization, and policy
   alignment, including experience with transitional governance models.
4. Demonstrated experience in designing and executing change management strategies, including resistance
   management, stakeholder mapping, and cultural transformation in complex bureaucratic environments.
5. Experience in leading training sessions, facilitating workshops, and implementing capacity-building initiatives
   to support sustainable institutional change.
6. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess organizational readiness, identify bottlenecks, and propose
   actionable, results-oriented solutions.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and
   manage diverse stakeholder groups at all levels.
8. Proficiency in preparing structured reports and progress assessments based on findings, feedback, and
   performance indicators.
9. Familiarity with Suriname’s fiscal environment and institutional landscape, particularly with the Directorate
   of Tax and Customs (DoTC), is considered a strong asset.
10. Ability to provide references or referrals from previous assignments, preferably in similar public sector reform
    or change management contexts.
    Consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the Inter-American Development Bank:
    Policies for the Selection and Contracting of Consultants financed by the Inter-American Development Bank GN2350-15 and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the policies.
    A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the “Selection of Individual Consultants” method set out in the
    Consultant Policies.
    Further information including a full Terms of Reference must be obtained by sending an e-mail to the e-mail
    address below during office hours: 08:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. Suriname Time (SRT).
    Expressions of interest and Curriculum Vitae must be delivered by e-mail by October 7, 2025 before 14:00 p.m.
    Suriname Time (SRT).
    Program Implementation Unit FISREG
    Attn: Gaitrie Mohan-Sitaram, Procurement Specialist
    Watermolenstraat 50-52 1
    st Floor
    Paramaribo, Suriname
    Tel: +597 470064/ 470065
    E-mail: [email protected]