EOI Uganda - Consultancy services to provide procurement specialist services SEFA
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Bid notice date:
January 9th, 2017
Bid closing date:
January 31st, 2017
Bid document fee:
0 UGX
Bid security:
0 UGX
Procurement Ref No:
None
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Procurement Method:
Request For Proposals
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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT
THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO PROVIDE PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SERVICES
Financing Agreement reference: ML-0024
Earth Energy Limited is a renewable energy developer that has received a grant from the Sustainable Energy
Fund for Africa (SEFA) administrated by the African Development toward the development costs of setting up
a 20MW biomass power plant. Earth Energy Limited intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this grant
to payments under the contract for the various consultancy services associated with the project development
of its 20MW biomass power plant in Northern Uganda.
This request for Expression of Interest (EOI) is in relation to Consultancy Services to Provide
Procurement Specialist Services.
The Details and Terms of Reference for the position of a Procurement Specialist are as below:
1. Job Purpose
To ensure that all procurements under the project are carried out in line with the AfDB Rules and
Procedures, the Grant Agreement and Earth Energy Limited systems are delivered on time, to the
required specifications and are consistent with the overall Project budgets and objectives.
2. Key responsibilities
(a) In consultation with the Project Coordinator, prepare and periodically update the Project
Procurement Plan based on the Bank’s template and ensure Bank’s approval of the same;
(b)In cases of procurement actions requiring the Banks clearance and ‘no objection’, review any
procurement related documents for compliance with financing agreement, appraisal report or the
procurement plan, whichever is appropriate, then coordinate the dispatch and delivery of the
documents to the Bank for review and closely follow up with the Bank to get timely responses;
(c) Assist in the preparation of statements of requirements for procurement of goods and works and
services;
(d)In consultation with the Project Coordinator, and stakeholders prepare tenders documents, requests
for proposal documents following the Banks Standard Bidding Document (SBD) for the Banks
review and clearance;
(e) Prepare Specific Procurement Notices (SPN); Requests for Expressions of Interest (EOI),
Request for Quotations / shopping, ensure timely publications, issue of bidding documents
/RFP/RFQ and prepare relevant paper work for receipt of bids/proposal;
(f) Coordinate the Evaluation Committees’ meetings, provide guidance and assist in the preparation
of evaluation reports following the Banks standard evaluation guidelines and ensure internal
approval of procurement evaluation reports and decisions prior to submission of the evaluation
reports to the Bank for review;
(g)Follow up procurement related correspondences and document submissions, facilitate timely
analysis and responses to request for clarifications, complaints and issues raised in the
procurement contract implementation with clients and the Bank for expedited actions;
(h)Ensure safekeeping, and handling of securities to ensure the validity, timely extensions and timely
releases;
(i) Provide support in preparation of the final contracts and ensure timely distribution of copies of
contract agreements to relevant stakeholders including the Bank;
(j) Maintain proper records of all procurement documentation and develop a monitoring and reporting
system in line with the ADF's progress reporting requirements;
(k) Prepare periodic status reports (monthly, and quarterly) on procurement implementation under the
project and keep stakeholders and the Bank informed of procurement status;
(l) Support stakeholders in procurement capacity building and other related activities
3. Reporting
The procurement Specialist will be a full time member of the Project Implementation Unit and will report
to the Project Coordinator as the general supervisor
4. Qualifications
(i) A Bachelor’s degree in either purchasing and supply management; Business Administration or any
other relevant field;
(ii) An advanced diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent 5
years’ experience in procurement practise of which 3 years should be in project procurement
(iii) Post graduate qualification and / or training in project management is essential.
(iv) Minimum of 5 years working experience in public procurement with experience in donor funded
programmes with specific responsibilities in procurement of goods, works and services will be an
added advantage;
(v) Familiarity with and experience in public procurement systems is an essential requirement;
(vi) Computer literate with demonstrable proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, or equivalent,
(vii) Excellent writing, presentation and interpersonal skills; and
(viii) Excellent analytical skills and ability to effectively communicate with procurement stakeholders.
The assignment is estimated to last 9 man-months spread out over a 12 month period.
Earth Energy Limited now invites eligible consultants to express their interest in the above named position.
Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services.
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the
African Development Bank’s Procurement Policy, October 2015. “
Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 –
12:45 and 14:00 – 17:00hrs (East Africa Standard Time) on working days (Monday - Friday), except on
Uganda Public holidays.
Expressions of Interest clearly marked “Expression of Interest for the Post of PROCUREMENT
SPECIALISTâ€, which should also name three professional referees (and their email / day time telephone
contacts), detailed CV with attached notarised copies of relevant Academic and Professional certificates /
testimonials / transcripts, and telephone contact, and must be delivered to the address below by 11
January, 2017 at 15:00hrs (East African Standard Time).
Attn: James Orima
Earth Energy Limited,
Plot 1 Wampewo Close, Kololo, KAMPALA,
P.O Box 16225, KAMPALA, Uganda.
Email: james.orima@albertineenergy.com
Tel: +256 392 179 040, +256 782 469 507
Bidding Documents
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