Selection and employment procurement specialist for Oromia Region Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Source: World Bank — Second Ethiopia Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

For Selection and employment of Individual Consultant (procurement specialist)

Country: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Employer: Oromia Water & Energy Bureau

Project: Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project

Credit No- IDA-60070

Assignment Title: Selection and employment of Individual Consultant (procurement specialist) 

Ref. No: ET-MOWIE-390000-CS-INDV

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services/ hiring of staffs.

The Services include providing  support to the Oromia Water & Energy Bureau  and other towns implementing the project on the overall procurement planning, managing the procurement process, record keeping, coordinating and reporting of the procurement progress of the project and provision of support and assistance to the project implementing towns and other implementing agencies in managing the procurement activities of the Project for procurement of goods, works and consulting and non- consulting services in accordance the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, issued January 2011, Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”).

The procurement specialist will undertake; but not limited to the following duties and responsibilities, among others;

• Participate and support the project office in overall procurement planning, management, and monitoring of procurement activities of the Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project by handling each stage of the procurement cycle as per “The World Bank’s Procurement Guidelines.
• Preparation of Specific Procurement Notices/SPN/, REOI, bidding documents and Request for Proposals (RFP) as per /or that is consistent with World Bank standard Procurement documents (SPD) and participate and/or provide professional guidance and support to the evaluation committee on short listing of consultants, evaluation of bids and proposals, drafting of contract agreement and closely follow up next procurement steps and ensure timely accomplishment of the process to avoid delays.
• Consolidate the procurement plan from towns and prepare the Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project regional Procurement Plan and upload in STEP considering the recent and reliable cost estimate for each procurement method and update project procurement plan as required and ensure that the consolidated project procurement plan is updated and maintained.

• Reports to and work closely with the Regional PMU coordinator.
• Review the procurement manual, prepares capacity building training materials, and provide on the job training for procurement staff together with the other experienced procurement specialists and Ministry of Water & Energy to town level on the application of the manual and standard procurement documents.
• Participate on regular procurement performance monitoring missions and regular joint implementation missions; actively participate in the discussion on Regional procurement performance.
• Organize, Support and implement all procurement activities at regional level based on the applicable procurement procedures.
• In addition to the above-mentioned activities, the Procurement Specialist performs other related and relevant assignments of the program.

The assignment will be for one year, with possible extension upon satisfactory performance of the consultant.

Required Competencies

• At least BA/BSc from a reputable and recognized university in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, accounting, management, Law, procurement and supplies management or any other related discipline. 
• At least 6/7 or above general experience in procurement for master’s and bachelor’s degree respectively.
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in the World Bank Financed Project with a high credit to experiences in procurement, analysis and development of Manuals and strategies
• Proven familiarity with World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures including the World Bank Standard Bidding Documents for procurement of goods, works and services.
• Strong capability of communication on the subject matter, and capacity to offer trainings.
• Excellent writing and communication skills in English (all reports, documents and correspondences shall be in English).
• Experience and knowledge on the Systematic Tracking and Exchange in procurement (STEP) is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Local language and culture and condition is an added advantage.

The Oromia Water & Energy Bureau now invites competent individual consultant (procurement specialist) for the assignments to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested applicants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The short listing are: Qualification and Experience as procurement specialist in public procurement specifically in World Bank financed project, their capability on the basis of academic background, general and relevant experience, relevant trainings attended, written exam, interview and knowledge of local condition as per approved ToR by World Bank for selecting competent persons for the assignment.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 1.9 of the World Bank’s Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers, issued January 2011, Revised July 2014 (“Consultant Guidelines”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

Remunerations: Negotiable

Number Required: 1(One)

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 3:00 AM to 12:00 AM in the morning and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time in the afternoon.

Expressions of interest including recent and compressive CV with a letter of application and other relevant supporting documents must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by January 31, 2024 on or before 3:00pm.

The Address: - Attn:  Mr. Disasa Gudeta

Bole Road, Oromia Regional state  president office, Oromia Water & Energy Bureau, Second Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project, 5th Floor.

Telephone number: +251913329390  

E-mail-: disasagudeta2013@gamil.com

Country: - Ethiopia

City: - Addis Ababa