Job offer: National Procurement Expert

The Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) through the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Road Connectivity Improvement Project (RCIP), and intends to apply part of the proceeds for Consulting Services.

MPWT is now seeking an experienced individual for the position of National Procurement Expert (NPE) to support the implementation of the Road Connectivity Improvement Project (RCIP) and Road Asset Management Project II Additional Financing (RAMP II AF) by: (a) ensuring compliance with the RCIP and RAMP II AF Documents, as approved; (b) Complying with the World Bank Procurement Regulations dated July 1st, 2016 applicable to RCIP; (c) Contributing for RCIP and RAMP II AF to meet the procurement objectives as defined under the PPSD; (d) Supporting all RCIP and RAMP II AF procurement activities to comply fully with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), for all Externally Financed Projects/Programs in Cambodia.

Duration: 18 months, renewable based on performance

It is estimated that the services will require about 18 person-months of National Procurement Expert, on a full-time basis. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following website or can be obtained at the address given below.

Requirements

• The MPWT now invites eligible individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the NPE services. In order to qualify for this position, the candidates shall meet the following experience and competence requirements:
• Bachelor Degree in management, economics, business administration, engineering or any related field;
• At least (5) Five Years of experience in the procurement of Goods, Works, Services and in the management of project procurement procedures in compliance with the Government Standard Operational Procedures (SOP) for donors financed projects/programs;
• At least (5) Five Years of Experience in procurement with Government Projects under WB / ADB financing is a strong advantage;
• Excellent communication skills, including speaking and writing in both English and Khmer Languages;
• High level of computer literacy including for Microsoft Office and for the use of Internet;