Job offer: Procurement Specialist (1 Position)

Korea Eximbank is responsible for managing the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), the development cooperation fund set up by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Korea in 1987. EDCF aims to support (i) economic development of developing countries and (ii) promote economic cooperation between Korea and developing countries.

Since 2001, Korea Eximbank has provided concessional loans to the Royal Government of Cambodia in infrastructure projects including agriculture, transport, and water. The EDCF Phnom Penh office was established in 2012 to further enhance cooperation with the Royal Government of Cambodia.

We seek to recruit a well-qualified person for the following vacancy below:

Work Information

• Standard Working Hours: 8 hours, between 8:00 to 17:00 (lunch break is from 12:00 to 13:00), from Monday to Friday

General Considerations

• The annual salary including all the bonuses, benefits and severance pay will be decided based on qualification and experience of the selected candidate.
• Applicants who can start working for the office as soon as possible (in February 2025, tentatively) will be preferred.

Duties

• Facilitate timely communication and coordinate among procurement specialists of Korea Eximbank Headquarters, EAs and MEF (Ministry of Economy and Finance) on all procurement-related matters
• Guide Executing Agencies (EAs) drafting (or updating, if necessary) procurement plans as per EDCF regulations and guidelines
• Provide guidance to EAs in terms of preparation of procurement documents, including Terms of Reference (TORs), Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Bidding Documents (goods, works) using EDCF standard templates
• Guide EAs in undertaking procurements and employment of consultants in compliance with EDCF regulations and guidelines
• Provide capacity development to EAs to ensure compliance with EDCF regulations and guidelines (goods, works, and consulting services) (if necessary)
• Guide EAs on EDCF procurement and consultant employment procedure in compliance with EDCF regulations and guidelines
• Guide EAs on the whole process of selection of civil works contractors and consultant employments, including procurement documents, evaluations, contract negotiations, and final award actions
• Monitor projects and procurement activities of EAs
• Provide support during monitoring missions or meetings between Korea Eximbank and EAs to assess procurement progress, highlight any non-compliance, and recommend improvements to procurement processes
• Review and assess contract variations (e.g., design changes, extensions of time) and guide EAs to follow relevant procedures
• Participate in relevant meetings with consulting firms, contractors, and project stakeholders to provide guidance and prepare summary reports
• Organize and coordinate meetings or missions to review procurement-related issues
• Perform independent research and report on best practices and lesson learned in procurement sector
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

Requirements

• Native in Khmer with Bachelor’s degree (in field)
• Work experience of 2 years in related fields is required
• Academic degree in engineering would be preferred
• Prior related experience in bilateral or multilateral development cooperation agencies and relevant Cambodian government ministries/agencies would be of an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; certified English test scores would be of an advantage