Request for Expressions of Interest: Procurement Consultant



REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(CONSULTANT SERVICES – LOCAL INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Republic of Moldova

Moldova Modernization and Improvement of Rehabilitation Services Project

Project ID No. P180306

Ref. no.: MD-MHLSP-440053-CS-INDV

Assignment Title: Procurement Consultant

            The Government of the Republic of Moldova has received financing from the World Bank (Bank) toward the cost of the Moldova Modernization and Improvement of Rehabilitation Services Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement Consultant.

            With this purpose, the Ministry of Health, seeks to contract an experienced individual local consultant in order to ensure the timely organization of procurement activities of the Moldova – Modernization and Improvement of Rehabilitation Services Project in compliance with the Loan Agreement between the Republic of Moldova and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).

            The Procurement Consultant is responsible for:

  • Prepare, monitor and update the procurement plan for the Project;
  • Monitor implementation of procurement arrangements and provide timely warnings to working groups;
  • Suggest measures for speeding up procurement in case of delays;
  • The Consultant will assist MoH in elaboration of Technical Specifications and Terms of References in accordance with WB templates.
  • With technical inputs from relevant departments within MoH, prepare the Bidding Documents, evaluation reports, etc. in a format acceptable to the World Bank;
  • Prepare all tender documents for procurement in accordance with applicable Bank templates and submit them to the Project beneficiaries in Romanian  and to the World Bank for approval in English (for activities subject to prior review);
  • Prepare and issue advertisements required by World Bank procurement procedures;
  • With support from the relevant departments within MoH, manage the requests for clarifications, issue amendments  to bidding documents if necessary;
  • Arrange and record pre-bid meetings;
  • Arrange and record public bid/proposal openings and submit minutes of bid openings to the Bank;
  • Participate in the Tender Committee sessions on Procurement issues under the Project and in the Tender Committee sessions of the other beneficiaries, if necessary;
  • Prepare contract award notices and publish them
  • Prepare contracts to be signed by the parties in accordance with the tender documentation. Monitor receipt of signed contracts and contract securities;
  • Ensure proper filing and safekeeping of procurement documentation under the Project in the Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP);
  • Review and improve the procedure for organization of procurement of goods, works and services and make appropriate changes in the Project Operational Manual and implementation procedures for World Bank’s approval;
  • Prepare all reports on procurement to be submitted to the Government of Moldova and the World Bank.

Consultant qualifications:

The following requirements are set up for the Procurement Consultant, who will be responsible for the above mentioned activities:

  • University degree in Law or Economics or other relevant fields;
  • At least 5 years of practical experience in working in international donor projects implemented by the Governmental Authorities, of which some should preferably have been in relation to procurement;
  • Proven expertise and knowledge of the Bank or similar international organizations/agencies procurement rules and procedures
  • At least 3 years of working experience in procurement in projects financed by the Bank or other international organizations or agencies;
  • Knowledge of procurement procedures of international organizations;
  • Knowledge of World Bank Procurement Procedures would be an advantage;
  • Specific training on World Bank procurement procedures would be an advantage;
  • Knowledge of STEP would be an advantage
  • Information analysis and report writing skills;
  • Proficiency in Romanian and English languages.

Procurement Consultant shall be engaged on a full-time basis expected to commence September 2024 and be completed by December 2029.

Deadline for presenting the Expressions of Interest is August 28th, 2024, 24:00 at the e-mail address: andrei.cazacu@ms.gov.md indicating the assignment title.







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