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REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE
National Directorate of the Treasury and Economic and Financial Cooperation
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UNIT
Project for Economic Links for Diversification (PLED)
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO THE
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTING SERVICES
Procurement Specialist
Date: January 20, 2021
Identification: Advanced Project Preparation – IDA DONATION No V355-MZ , Project No. 171664
Reference: Contest No MZ-MEF-DNT-208332-CS-INDV.
The Government of Mozambique (GoM), through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and with the support of the World Bank through the International Development Association (IDA), is preparing the Project for Economic Links for Diversification (PLED) , with the objective of strengthening economic links to large investments for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in specific areas of the country and thus intends to apply part of the Donation’s resources for eligible payments under the Contract for Individual Specialist Consulting Services in Procurement.
Services include:
- Prepare processes for the acquisition of goods, services and consultancies to be contracted within the scope of the Project’s implementation, strictly observing the rules defined by the Government of Mozambique and the World Bank;
- Strengthen MEFUIP’s ability to know the World Bank standard documents for the preparation of the bidding process and request for proposals. This should include standardized forms to be used in national and international competitions;
- Establish a simplified contract control system to monitor the Project’s contracting activities and train employees to monitor contracts, analyze strengths and weaknesses with a view to developing and implementing mitigation measures;
- Review, implement and monitor the procurement plan for the preliminary phase of the Project (12 months) in conjunction with the Project Coordinator;
- Lead the preparation of the Project Acquisition Plan and its periodic updates and its insertion in the electronic platform to be approved at the level of the UCP;
- Ensure that the physical implementation of the procurement processes is reflected in real time on the electronic platform and at the same time proceed with the submission of the processes subject to prior review, through the platform to the World Bank and the MEF;
- Prepare a register of qualified suppliers and consultants;
- Coordinate the preparation of tender documents and the issuance of documents to the respective competitors and consultants, using standardized models applicable to the World Bank Procurement Regulations;
- Prepare meetings for the evaluation of proposals and all the necessary conditions for the evaluation process;
- Coordinate the submission of documents to the World Bank for “no objection” to acquisitions subject to prior review, through STEP and record acquisitions with subsequent review in a timely manner;
- Coordinate the preparation of responses to requests for clarification from competitors and communicate the evaluation results to competitors;
- Monitor and ensure timely responses to procurement issues raised by the World Bank;
- Render accounts to the Project Manager on all procurement processes;
- Participate in technical meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of procurement processes;
- Ensure the transmission of knowledge to MEF procurement technicians on the Project’s procurement management matters;
- Prepare and keep up to date the reports of physical and budgetary execution of the acquisitions made within the scope of the Project; and
- Provide necessary collaboration to the Internal and External Control bodies, in carrying out inspections and audits to be carried out on the Project.
The Ministry of Economy and Finance invites qualified Individual Consultants to submit their expression of interest to the position of Procurement Specialist (procurement). Interested consultants must present information showing qualifications for the execution of the services (CV, description of similar projects implemented, work experience under similar conditions, availability, etc.).
Qualifications:
The Project Coordinator must have at least the following qualifications and experience:
- Higher education in the areas of Management, Economics, Engineering, Public Administration or other relevant areas;
- At least ten (10) years of experience in managing procurement processes in Projects financed by the World Bank and / or other multi-lateral international development organizations;
- Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices that govern international contracts, the hiring of consultancy services and the development of public procurement policies, governed by the rules of the World Bank;
- Knowledge of World Bank Procurement Procedures and national legislation related to public procurement contracts and processes;
- Proven analytical skills, including the ability to provide insightful hiring analysis;
- Ability to work in teams and articulate with public and private entities;
- Communication skills and the ability to present, negotiate, and resolve complex issues;
- Fluency in written and oral communication in Portuguese and English;
- Domain of information technology from the user’s perspective.
The duration of the initial contract is twelve (12) months, with the possibility of renewal (in successive periods of 24 months) until the end of the Project.
The selection of the individual consultant will be based on the World Bank Procurement Regulation for Borrowers under Investment Project Financing, approved in July 2016, revised in November 2017 and August 2018 and the provisions stipulated in the Financing Agreement and the even it is open to all interested parties from eligible countries.
Interested consultants can obtain additional information between 08.30 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 15.30 hours during normal business days.
Expressions of interest must be submitted to the address below by 3:00 pm on February 10, 2021 .
Expressions of interest can also be submitted by email .
Ministry of Economy and Finance
National Directorate of the Treasury and Economic and Financial Cooperation
Project Implementation Unit
Av Ahmed Sekou Toure, No 21, 2nd Floor, Flat 21
Email: Amanhica.fisp@tvcabo.co.mz or tomanhica19wanga@gmail.com
Maputo
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