THE WORLD BANK (RAMP) – REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

Overview

NOTICE AT-A-GLANCE

Project ID – P163353

Project Title – Nigeria Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project

Country – Nigeria

Notice No – OP00116129

Notice Type – Request for Expression of Interest

Notice Status – Published

Borrower Bid Reference – IDAFPMU/RAMP/WB/012/S.114/I

Procurement Method – Individual Consultant Selection

Language of Notice – English

Submission Deadline Date/Time – Feb 25, 2021 17:00 Published Date – Feb 09, 2021

Loan No./Credit No: P163353

Issuance Date: 10th February, 2021

Consultancy Services for the Engagement of Technical Assistant /Procurement Advisor at Federal Project Management Unit (FPMU)

Reference No. IDA/FPMU/RAMP/WB/012/S.114

The Federal Government of Nigeria has received Project Preparatory Advance (PPA) from the International Development Association (IDA)towards the cost of the preparatory activities under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds to payments under the Contract for Technical Assistant/Procurement Advisor under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).

The services included under this assignment are as follows;

The Procurement Implementation Advisor (hereinafter also referred as the Advisor) will work under the direct supervision of the RAAMP/FPMU National Coordinator. The general function of the position will be, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Provide advice and guidance to the FPMU in carrying out the project procurement activities both at the state and federal levels;
• Provide advice and guidance to the FPMU on achieving core procurement principles including value-for-money, economy, integrity, efficiency, fit for purpose, transparency, fairness with integrity in delivering sustainable development;
• Provide advice and guidance to the FPMU and SPIUs in the development of procurement capacity at the federal and state levels.

The shortlisted candidate will be provided with the Terms of Reference that contains more detailed information about project objectives, scope of work, deliverables and other related issues

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Minimum Master’s degree in any relevant disciplines with minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in public procurement practices and procedures with minimum of 5 years of experience in handling, managing or overseeing international procurement for World Bank funded projects. Experience of working as a project manager along with handling project procurement will be an added advantage;
• Strong experience in delivering trainings and capacity building programmes and demonstrated high experience in contract management at managerial level;
• Fluency in spoken English and ability to write reports and documents in English is required and proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams, recognize the value of sharing ideas, knowledge and information with others and takes personal responsibility for doing so;
• Demonstrated computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite especially, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;

Assumption of duties and duration of Contract

The successful Consultant is expected to assume duties in April, 2021. The duration of the contract is Eight (8) months over a period of two years renewable based on performance evaluation.

Selection Procedure

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant Selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0900 to 1700 hours.

Expressions of interest along with Curriculum Vitae (CV) must be delivered in a written form to the address below in person, or by e-mail) by 25th February, 2021

The National Coordinator

Attn: Procurement Officer

Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP)

1st Floor NAIC House, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria

Tel: +234-803-611-0055

E-mail: [email protected]

https://projects.worldbank.org/en/projects-operations/procurement-detail/OP00116129