Eastern Africa Power Pool Tender

Expressions of interest : Consult services ("the Services") of the Procurement Specialist of the EAPP - PIU. The consulting services ("the Services") of the Procurement Specialist will include (but not necessarily limited to the following tasks): Prepare Annual Procurement Plans; Develop/Update as necessary the Project Procurement Strategy Document (PPSD); Develop, implement and periodically update the Project Procurement Plan in consultation with the World Bank and the EAPP; Ensure that procurement is carried out in accordance with World Bank Regulations and procedures; Prepare and manage the issuing of Solicitation Documents for all procurements; Prepare procurement adverts and have them published locally, and where appropriate, internationally; Manage the receipt and opening of bids and proposals; Take responsibility for receiving formal bids and bid guarantees and keeping them safely; Guide/assist the Procurement Evaluation Committees in the evaluation of EOls/Bids/Proposals and prepare Evaluation Reports; Prepare all requests for approvals of procurement activities to the World Bank; Ensure that procurement complaints are handled following the WB Procurement Regulations; Provide inputs on procurement for the development / updating of the Project Operation Manual; Provide guidance/assistance in the management, completion of contracts and preparation of contract amendments; Prepare procurement contracts and guide/assist in their management; Maintain a database of all procurement activities for the project; Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual procurement reports; Establish a procurement tracking system and monitor procurement activities including dispatch of procurement documents, short-landings, damages and necessary arrangements for insurance; Ensure timely receipt of invoices, reports, goods and services; Ensure efficient and timely management and completion of contracts, and preparation of contract amendments; Develop, design and execute a procurement filing and record management system; Facilitate Internal and External Procurement Audits; and Develop and deliver a sustainable Capacity Building Program for the EAPP Procurement Staff; and undertake any other functions directly related to the efficient execution of procurement WORLD BANK (WB),