REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country – Commonwealth of Dominica
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
Name of Project: Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)
Loan No./Credit No. TF-B9551
Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist.
Reference No: DM-MOERMKU-455393-CS-INDV
The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Procurement Specialist
Objective of Assignment
The primary objective of this consultancy is to ensure the efficient and transparent management of all procurement functions under the Global Environment Facility (GEF)-funded project "Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica" (LETBP).
Required Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s ’s degree or higher (e.g. Procurement, International development, Environment, Project Management, Finance, or Information Technology).
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in carrying out technical duties in public procurement or Donor/ financed project procurement.
- Experience with procurement systems, practices, and agencies.
- Substantial experience and demonstrated ability in the development and/or review of procurement documents for all categories of procurement (good, works, services), including bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts.
- Experience with World Bank procurement procedures and utilizing the World Bank’s system STEP - Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement is a plus.
- Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices which govern international procurement, the contracting of consultant services, technical specifications in design, engineering and construction of facilities, the development of public procurement policies, etc.
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Strong teamwork skills and the ability to understand team needs and develop ideas to meet the assignment objectives.
- Competence in using computer software, especially Microsoft Office suite.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found, on the following https://gefbiodiversity.agriculture.gov.dm/notices/procurement-specialist or Email letbpprocurment@gmail.com cc letbpproject@gmail.com.
Expression of Interest
The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment invites eligible Individuals to indicate their interests to providing the services. Interested Individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the necessary qualifications , relevant experience and skills to perform the services.
The attention of interested Individuals is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, September 2023 (Fifth Edition)" setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest. In addition, please refer to the following specific information on conflict of interest related to this assignment i.e., 3.17 (c) & (d) of the Procurement Regulation.
Further information can be obtained at LETBP- Project Implementation Unit (PIU) at the 1st Floor First Domestic Building, 19-21 King George V Street, Roseau at Tel: (767) 266-3981/275-1957 during office hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays to Fridays.
Expressions of interest must be submitted by October 30th, 2024, at 3.15 p.m. Eastern Caribbean Time in a written form (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) to the following addresses:
Attn: Project Manager
Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in
Dominica Project
First Floor, First Domestic Building
19-21 King George V Street, Roseau
Commonwealth of Dominica
Tel: (767) 266-3981; 3998/275 1957
E-mail: letbpprocurement@gmail.com cc. letbpproject@gmail.com