22.Fiduciary (Procurement and Financial Management)
A. Background Objectives
The SVP supervises the Fiduciary and Inspection Department (SNFI), which acts as the custodian of th
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e procurement (including procurement for private and public partnership) and financial management (FM) profession, and has the following responsibilities for its functions: (i) developing and interpreting policy, strategy and related guidance notes and manuals; (ii) preparing annual post review reports on the Bank’s FM and procurement operations for the Board; (iii) developing training strategy for internal and external clients; (iv) and dialoguing with external and global partners with a view to building partnerships and fostering harmonization; (v) providing the secretariat for the Procurement Review Committee (PRC); and (vi) inspecting and reporting on the performance of procurement and FM activities undertaken by the regions The Junior Procurement Consultant Operations will support the project procurement activities financed by the Bank in RDGS countries and Multinational Projects, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s procurement policy. This is done by advising on procurement arrangements and reviewing procurement decisions within the project/program operations cycle from the identification to completion stages. The Consultant will also contribute to the preparation of the Bank’s Country Strategy Paper, and to building procurement capacity of Borrowers which includes training of Borrower staff, advising on project related procurement matters, and assessing and strengthening Borrower’s procurement systems.
B. Scope of work
The Junior Procurement Consultant Operations will support the project procurement activities finance
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d by the Bank in RDGS countries and Multinational Projects, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s procurement policy. This is done by advising on procurement arrangements and reviewing procurement decisions within the project/program operations cycle from the identification to completion stages. The Consultant will also contribute to the preparation of the Bank’s Country Strategy Paper, and to building procurement capacity of Borrowers which includes training of Borrower staff, advising on project related procurement matters, and assessing and strengthening Borrower’s procurement systems. The Junior Procurement Consultant Operations reports administratively to the Regional Procurement Coordinator or the concerned Procurement Officer for Implementation Support and functionally to the Division Manager - Procurement (SNFI.3). The daily tasks will be implemented in collaboration with other Procurement Specialists based in region.
C. Deliverables Expected
Under the supervision and guidance of the RPC, and the direct technical supervision of the Procureme
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nt Officer, the Junior Procurement Consultant Operations will work, in Angola and Sao Tomé and Principe Projects: - Advise/assist the various Sector Divisions involved in the supervision of Borrowers' project implementation activities as required by the relevant Presidential Instructions. - Advise Borrowers, Suppliers, Consultants, Contractors, and other Entrepreneurs on all aspects related to the procurement of goods and services under Bank Group-funded projects. -Participate in Preparation and Appraisal missions for projects with routine procurement components to assist Borrowers and Sector Divisions Staff to define the most appropriate modalities for procurement. - Prepare the procurement chapter in the Project Appraisal Report. - During the project/program preparation cycle, undertake missions to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the procurement capacity at the Executing Agencies and Project Implementation Unit, as well as provide advisory technical support to the project/program team on matters of procurement as an input to a new project. - Provide inputs to the assessment of country procurement systems (MAPS, RACI, etc.) and advise Borrowers on the design and/or implementation of public procurement reforms. - Participate in the project/program Launching Mission to assist the project/program team in developing capacity building of the Executing Agency in the area of procurement. - Review, provide comments, and participate in working group meetings of lending and non-lending activities reports. - Receive, review, and approve all tender-related documents requiring the Bank’s “No Objection”, “Approval” or “Action” under the Procurement Policy of the Bank; monitor practical aspects by assisting the Projects’ Task Managers to supervise the procurement activities carried out by the Borrower throughout the project cycle. - Maintain an ongoing system of monitoring the compliance with the Bank’s Procurement Policy by the Borrowers and actions taken by project management to implement internal and external audit recommendations and report on the status of implementation. - Support training seminars /workshops for the Borrower and Bank Staff. - Provide the necessary inputs to the Division’s management information system. - Support the preparation of the Annual Post Procurement Review Report on on-going projects with a view to advising Management on lessons learnt. - Support the execution of audit findings as directed – initiating the necessary corrective actions to address all audit findings in the Procurement function and prevent any repeat thereof.
D. Duration and Timetable for the Assignment
Eight (8) months
E. Bank Contribution and Institutional Arrangement
The Fiduciary and Inspection Department (SNFI), invites Individual Consultants to indicate their int
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erest in providing the above-described services. Interested Consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (documents, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.). The official languages of the Bank are English and French. For this assignment, English is required, and knowledge of Portuguese is an advantage.
F. Duty Station
Angola Country Office
G. Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
- Hold at least a master’s degree or equivalent in Public/Business Administration, Law, Engineering,
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Procurement, Economics or related fields. - A minimum of five (2) years of professional experience. - Experience in providing procurement support and advice on the preparation and implementation of programs and projects financed by the Bank or other development partners, including active participation in missions for project supervision, appraisal, and launch is required. Proven ability to engage in Country Dialogue with national procurement authorities to support the Bank’s procurement policy reforms and contribute effectively to Country Portfolio Performance Reviews (CPPRs), and familiarity with the preparation of country procurement assessments will be an added value. - Ability to be flexible, open-minded with integrity, client and results oriented for achieving both Bank’s and Borrowers’ objectives. - Effective consulting and advisory skills that enable Sector Staff and Borrowers to build their confidence and skills to deal with procurement issues. - Good networking skills and judgment are required while working within teams and when building professional relationships with procurement specialists and sector specialists working in the Region. - Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English Competence with standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), preferably combined with knowledge and experience of SAP operations. Working knowledge in Portuguese will be an added advantage. -The Junior Procurement Consultant shall be working in the country of recruitment and will be required to travel on Missions as necessary.
H. Supervisor
Division Manager - SNFI.3
Consultancy Input Days
175.00
Qualifications
Qualification
Assessment
Regular Consultant
Less than 32 years old at the time of signing the contract and during contract execution
