Recruitment of International Procurement Specialist — Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project, The Gambia

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT’S SELECTION) GAMBIA ELECTRICITY RESTORATION AND MODERNIZATION PROJECT Grant No.: GRANT NUMBER D309-GM Assignment Title: International Procurement Consultant Reference No. GERMP/SERVICES/C4/06 The Government of The Gambia has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of The Gambia Electricity Support Project (GESP) and Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of these projects for consultant services: International Procurement Consultant.

National water and electricity Company (NAWEC) is Implementing Agency for both projects. The main Project Development Objective is to increase the availability and reliability of electricity supply in the Gambia. The projects are designed to Improve available generation, significantly enhance transmission and distribution network, and reduces losses, together with managerial improvements in NAWEC.

NAWEC has set up a Project Management Unit (PMU) to manage the implementation of the projects, including procurement of goods (equipment and materials), works, and selection of consultants for technical assistance. An experienced International Procurement Consultant will be required to support the PMU in conducting these procurement activities in accordance with the World Bank Guidelines and Project legal documents. The Consultant will also provide on-the-job training and support capacity building of the PMU procurement staff, and perform other procurement-related activities, as the need may be.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include assistance in managing procurement process, maintaining procurement records, drafting procurement documents, evaluation, building capacity, providing training to NAWEC staff, and other activities as requested by the PMU Head. It is anticipated that interim services will be provided over the total period of one year. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.

NAWEC now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. Consultant’s Letter of Expression of Interest, CV, and financial proposal shall be submitted to the address below.

Required qualifications: (i) Master’s Degree from a reputable university in procurement, business administration, engineering, economics or related fields. Certification in procurement from a recognized institution (e.g. CIPS) is preferred. (ii) Strong experience in power sector, including preparing and implementing procurement of large contracts for Design, supply and installation of Plant, and Design and Build. (iii) At least 10 years of procurement experience in The World Bank-funded projects, including experience in Sub-Saharan Africa. (iv) Strong experience in assessment of procurement-related risks, organizational capacity development, training, implementation of procurement systems in project implementation units. (v) Good understanding of international development projects, including cultural issues, strong project management, communication and negotiations skills. (vi) Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. 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 from 09:00 to 16:00.

Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by cob September 28, 2018. Managing Director c/o Demba Jallow National Water and Electricity Company Ltd, NAWEC 53 Mamadi Maniyang Highway/Kanifing, Serre kunda P.O Box: 609, Banjul, The Gambia Telephone: (+220) 437 62 33 Facsimile number: (+220) 437 59 90 E-mail: info@nawec.gm dembajallow@hotmail.com, sanyangf81@yahoo.com