Selection and Employment of Procurement Consultant for Amahara Regional Education Bureaus

The FDRE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION in Ethiopia from African region had released this tender for Expression of Interest are invited for Selection and Employment of Procurement Consultant for Amahara Regional Education Bureaus The services include: To increase the efficiency of the processing of procurement undertaken Amahara Regional Education Bureaus GEQIP project coordination office in accordance with World Bank's procurement rules and procedures. Provide hand-holding procurement support to the procurement staff in the Regional Education Bureaus. Technically assist the project office in overall procurement planning, processing, contract management and in the execution of the agreed procurement plan. Involve in the procurement capacity building needed by the project office. Advise in handling the project procurement cycle and contract management effectively including preparation of procurement plans, preparation of procurement related documentations and handling of different procurement processes. Assist in the operations of bid opening for the procurement of works. goods and non-consulting services and consultants and play a lead role in recording and drafting Minutes of bid/proposals opening. If required, closely work with the technical team and procurement offices in the Ministry and compile clarification to queries regarding bid documents raised by prospective bidders. Prepare quarterly project procurement performance report and submit it to the project office and procurement executive officer on quarterly basis and provide input to the PCO's quarterly report as needed. Play the lead role in consolidating and preparing the regional project office Procurement Plans taking into account envisaged implementation time and considering the recent and reliable cost estimate for each procurement method and ensure that the consolidated project procurement plan is updated and maintained. The Individual Consultant (IC) will be required to complete the services within 12 months from the date of the effectiveness of the contact and subject to renewal depending on its performance. Required Qualifications and Experience It is envisaged that the technical assistance will require an experienced and high-level technical competence in procurement of services, goods and works under World Bank financed Projects. The procurement consultant, therefore, should be required to fulfill the following qualifications. MSc/MA or BSc/BA degree or equivalent from a reputable and recognized university in Procurement, Supply Management, Economics, Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics, accounting, management or any other related discipline. Postgraduate training in procurement or a professional qualification in procurement. At least 8/10 years' experience in procurement in a large private/public sector organization or Projects for Masters and Bachelor degree respectively. At least 6 years procurement experience in Bank-financed Projects with thorough understanding of World Bank's, procurement procedures. experience and working knowledge of the World Bank's Systematic Tracking of Exchanges on Procurement is an added advantage Computer literacy in the use of word processor, spreadsheets and any other application relevant to procurement. Excellent change management skills and strong commitment to sharing procurement and contract management related expertise and experience in order to develop others. Excellent writing and communication skills in both Amharic and English (all reports, documents and correspondences shall be in English). Bid closing date: On or before May 18, 2023 Bid opening date: No Specific Opening Date and Time Region: Addis Ababa with tender notice no. ET-MOE-347043-CS-INDV published on 10 May 2023. The tender expired on 18 May 2023. This tender is sourced from Official Website and is eligible for suppliers interested in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 3107784.