Addis Ababa City Food Security And Productive Safety Net Agency Tender

Expressions of interest : Recruitment of Individual Consultant (Procurement Specialist) The Consulting Service (The Services) include assist the AA UPSNJP in the overall procurement planning, managing, coordinating and reporting in the provision of support services and assistance to the project implementing agencies and sub cities in managing the procurement activities of the Project for goods, works and non-consulting services. The procurement Specialist among others will have the following duties and responsibilities: Managing the procurement of goods, works and non-consulting services in accordance with the governing procurement rules and procedures for the project at city and sub city level including the preparation of procurement plan in Systematic Tracking and Exchange in procurement (STEP), preparation of quality bidding documents, and uploading of the procurement documents and information at each step of the procurement process in STEP. Providing technical support, guidance and training to City level project IAs and sub Cities in all aspects of procurement of works, goods and non-consulting services and ensure all IAs at all levels have access to the applicable procurement regulations, directives, manuals, and documents. Closely work with and guide the different units and committees such as bid opening, evaluation committee and endorsing committee and ensure the procurement processing is conducted in accordance to the governing procurement rules and ensure the preparation of quality evaluation reports. Managing contracts after signature and assist the implementing agencies of the City to manage the signed contracts including supporting the settlement of disputes with contractors/suppliers. Carry out a review of the procurement processes of the IAs to identify constraints and opportunities to the effective and efficient procurement and administration of works, goods and non-consultancies in the cities and an implementation Capacity assessment to identify gaps. Ensure all procurement records are up to date (in both STEP and Hard Copy), properly filed and secured in all the City IAs for future reference, review and audits and attending to all procurement audit queries. Guide the preparation and ensure the preparation of monthly reports by all IAs and produce and submit City level monthly procurement reports as per the project reporting requirements to the City Project Coordinator. Project ID: P169943 Procurement Method: Individual Consultant Selection Submission deadline date/time: nov 08, 2021 04:00 Language of Notice: English WORLD BANK (WB),