Winrock International · 2 weeks ago
Long Term Consultant: International Specialist: Procurement Specialist - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expWinrock International is recruiting a National Specialist: Procurement Specialist for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems. The role involves supporting the International Procurement Specialist with various procurement tasks and providing guidance to ensure effective procurement arrangements and skills development within the project team.
Agriculture
Responsibilities
Support the International Procurement Specialist with:
Deliverables Include
An institutional framework and set of standard operating procedures for all procurement arrangements and all procurement stakeholders under the project
Updated bidding documents, contracts and contract management plans for all procurement packages
Bid evaluation reports
Consolidated progress reports on all aspects of procurement under SASSP
Training workshops in Vientiane for PMU/ DOSMEP procurement staff
Outputs Include
Effective and rational procurement arrangements
Well-defined contract for works, consulting services, ad equipment etc
Upgraded procurement skills within MOIC and DOESMEP
Effective and Rational Procurement Arrangements Review all procurement arrangements developed for the project to date and revise as necessary in consultation and agreement with DOSMEP and ADB, including the procurement plan
Based on agreements made, develop an institutional model for the roles and responsibilities of all procurement actors
Review and approve all bidding/procurement documents and design the prior/post review process and the method of sampling for ADB review
Develop the format and procedure for contract management plans for all procurement packages and provide guidance to PMU and PIUs on implementation
Review forward plans and annual budgets prepared by DOSMEP and PIUs and provide guidance, as necessary
Provide guidance to PMU (and PIUs if necessary) on the design of a systematic and retrievable procurement filing/record system
Provide overall guidance to PMU/PIUs in the setting up of performance monitoring systems
Provide oversight to PMU/PIUs on the updates to the procurement plan, as necessary
Provide oversight to PMU on the preparation of contract completion reports for all procurement packages
Provide technical support to PMU to arrange one or more short workshops for local contractors to build awareness on ADB’s bidding requirements
Well-defined Contracts
Provide expert oversight and guidance to PMU to prepare all bidding, evaluation, contract documentation, contract management plans and completion reports for all works contracts
Provide expert oversight and guidance Assist PMU to prepare all bidding, evaluation, contract documentation, contract management plans and completion reports for all consulting services, and supply of vehicles and equipment
Provide guidance on procurement guidelines of MOF and ADB on an on-going basis
Provide expert oversight and guidance to PMU to process all contract variations
Upgraded Procurement Skills Within PMU/DOSMEP
Provide a mentoring role to the national procurement specialist and PMUs on all aspects of procurement, specifically with respect to procedure, format, scheduling, monitoring and completion reporting. Mentoring will be through onthe-job training, workshops and sharing of experiences between the provinces
Provide a mentoring role to the national procurement specialist and PMU on all aspects of procurement, specifically with respect to procedure, format, scheduling, monitoring and completion reporting. Mentoring will be through on the-job training and workshops
Undertake field visits (if necessary) to PIUs to provide technical support and guidance on procurement over periods agreed with the Team Leader
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, rural, development, agriculture or similar from an established and recognize institution
A minimum of 7 years of general professional experience is required, including at least 5 years in procurement and/or contract management
Must be familiar with the Government of Laos' procurement regulations
Experience in procurement and contract management for projects funded by ADB and/or WB is an advantage
Familiar with the requirements of the international development agencies requirements in financial intermediary designed projects
In-depth knowledge of ADB procurement procedures demonstrated by a track record of no less than 10 years' experience in procurement related activities
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form
Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Regional travel may be required
Preferred
Experience working in LAO PDR preferred
Experience working with ADB preferred
Experience working in ASEAN countries – particularly in Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia considered as an advantage
Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred
Thai or Lao language skills (preferred)
Company
Winrock International
Winrock International is a development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$47.43MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureVisa FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2022-09-22Grant· $45M
2021-11-11Grant· $0.5M
2021-10-25Grant· $1.25M
Leadership Team
Rodney Ferguson
President and CEO
Mike Myers
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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