Recruitment of Senior Procurement Specialist — BoSS (World Bank)

COUNTRY: Republic of South Sudan

NAME OF THE PROJECTS: Strengthening South Sudan’s Financial Sector

(3SF) Project (P179278)

CONSULTING SERVICES: Senior Procurement Specialist

DUTY STATION: BoSS Headquarters, Juba-South Sudan

Ref No: SS-BOSS-366031-CS-INDV

• The Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) has received financing from the World Bank towards the cost of Strengthening the South Sudan’s Financial Sector (3SF) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for the payment for the service of Senior Procurement Specialist.

• The objective of this role is to provide procurement management support to the Project Implementation Unit in overseeing all the procedures for the procurement of goods, services, and civil works in accordance with BoSS and the World Bank procedures and guidelines.

• Responsibilities: The Consultant shall have the following key responsibilities among others: technically support BoSS to achieve the above-stated objective, advice and ensure that all the procurement activities are compliant with the Operation Manual and World Bank Procurement Guidelines and adhering to the general procedures and guidelines of the World Bank (WB) in order to ensure quality output of program interventions and all other tasks detailed in the Terms of Reference (TOR) that will be provided upon submission of application (in person or by E-mail).

Government officials or civil servants will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advert; and (ii) their employment will not create Conflict of interest.

• Duration: The assignment will be for a period of twelve (12) months with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance.

• Selection Criteria: The selection shall be based on qualification, experience and skills of the candidate and followed by an interview. The qualification, experience and skills should include: A Master’s Degree in Procurement, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering/ Law, Project Planning and Management. or any related field; Chartered Institute of Supply and Management (CIPS) or similar international Certification is a distinct advantage; At least eight (8) years’ general experience in procurement with at least 5 years working on projects funded by World Bank or other Multilateral Development Banks; Knowledge of World Bank or Multilateral Development Bank procurement Rules and Procedures; Working knowledge and proficiency in the South Sudanese Procurement Law and Regulations will be added advantage; Experience in handling high value contracts, works, goods and services that require International competitive bidding under World Bank or Multilateral Development Banks rules; Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English; Excellent report writing skills; A high level of interpersonal and management skills and ability to work with teams in the organisation at all levels; Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines. Computer knowledge and skills in MS Word, MS excel, and internet/email is a mandatory requirement, Proven integrity and confidentiality in handling public resources.

• The BoSS now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the Services and furnish the Curriculum Vitae (CV) in the prescribed form that will be provided with the TOR upon submission of application (in person or by e-mail at the address given below).

• 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 revised November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020 [Procurement in investment Project Financing; Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services], setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

• A consultant will be selected in accordance with the procedures set out in the World Bank’s ‘Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers’ July 2016 revised November 2017, August 2018, and November 2020 for selection of individual consultant.

• Interested Consultants may obtain further information at the address given below from 9:00 to 16:00 Hrs. on working days (Monday through Friday.)

• Deadline for submission: The Expression of interest (EOI) and the CV completed in the prescribed form must be delivered to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by July 7th, 2023, at 17:00 Hours (Central African Time CAT)

• Further details of this REOI are provided in the Terms of Reference (TOR), which may be obtained upon request in person or by mail or by e-mail to the address given below. Application through e-mail is highly encouraged.

Attention: Project Focal Person

Bank of South Sudan,

Plot 1 Block D6, Juba Market,

E-mail: [email protected]

Women are strongly encouraged to apply.