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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-483465-CS-INDV

Assignment Title: Procurement Consultant within PIU

            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 for contracting a 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 Project Procurement Strategy for Development (PPSD) and 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 the 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 publishing 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 the implementation procedures for the 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;
• Knowledge of the World Bank procurement rules and procedures;
• At least five (5) years of relevant experience in implementing donor-funded projects implemented by the Governmental Authorities, of which some should preferably have been in relation to procurement;
• Proven expertise and knowledge of the World Bank or similar international organizations/agencies procurement rules and procedures;
• At least 3 years of working experience in procurement in projects financed by the World Bank or other international organizations or agencies;
• Knowledge of procurement procedures of international organizations;
• 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.

The Ministry of Health invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to express their interest in providing these Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised in September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

            This is a full-time activity that will begin in September 2025. The contract will be concluded for an initial period of twelve (12) months, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance by the Procurement Consultant and agreement of the parties and Bank’s no-objection until the project closing date, on December 31, 2029.

            Deadline for presenting the Expressions of Interest is August 15, 2025, at 17:00 (Moldova local time) at the e-mail address: natalia.dobos@ms.gov.md, indicating the assignment title.

The applications should include letter of Expression of Interest, CV, and related recommendation letters.