Recruitment of Procurement Specialists — RCRP Malawi Project

Government of Malawi

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS SELECTION)

COUNTRY : Malawi

NAME OF PROJECT: REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE FOR EASTERN

AND SOUTHERN AFRICA 2 (RCRP)

Grant No.: E2800

Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist

Reference No.: MW-EP&D-508887-CS-INDV

• Background

This request for expression of interest follows the General Procurement Notice for the Regional Climate Resilience for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 (RCRP-2) that appeared in the World Bank Website on 23rd April, 2025.

The Government of Malawi through the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Regional Climate Resilience for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 (RCRP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

• Brief Description

The consulting services (“the Services”) include be responsible for carrying out project procurement activities, record keeping and documentation in line with the World Bank procurement procedures and guidelines including the planning, implementation and supervision of all procurement operations under the project.

• Duration of the assignment

The assignments are for period of Three (3) years with contract eligible for review and renewal annually depending on performance.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by writing an email to the following email address: [email protected]

The Department of Economic Planning & Development now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide CVs demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are: Individual Consultant;

• Qualification and experience

The candidate should meet the following minimum qualifications and expertise

• BSc in Procurement or any other relevant discipline (e.g. Business Administration, Law, Project Management, and Engineering) and those with Master’s Degree in Procurement or supply chain or related field will have added advantage;

• A professional qualification in procurement from recognized institutions (such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS);

• A minimum of Eight (8) years of post-qualification experience in procurement and contract management in the public sector and at least five (5) years’ work experience in a donor funded-project such as those funded by the World Bank or African Development Bank or other international donors;

• Working knowledge of the Government of Malawi’s Public Procurement law and procedures;

• Prior participation in short training courses on the World Bank and familiarity with procurement policies, evaluation procedures and reporting, as well as preparation of specific documents based on World Bank standards and models will be an advantage;

• Good computer skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint, etc.);

• Highly motivated with excellent planning, analytical, communications and interpersonal skills as well as a high level of diplomacy; and

• Upholding of anti-corruption and anti-bribery ethics

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” February, 2025. (“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 7:30am to 12:00pm and from 13:30pm to 16:30pm excluding public holidays

• Mode of Application

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 08th September, 2025 on or before 14:00 hours local time. Individual Consultants submitting their CVs via email must obtain confirmation of receipt from The Department of Economic Planning & Development, Regional Climate Resilience Project. If an Individual Consultant does not receive an acknowledgment from The Department of Economic Planning & Development within two days of sending the documents, they should contact Assistant Procurement Specialist for follow-up.

he Project Coordinator,

Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 Project,

Area 12 Gate Number 42 Near Wamkulu Place

Department of Economic Planning and Development,

P. O. Box 30136,

Lilongwe

Malawi.

(Attention: Procurement)

Alternatively, applications may be emailed to: [email protected] : /copy: [email protected]