Procurement Specialist

Job Description

The Government of Dominica has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection (LETBP Project) in Dominica and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The consulting services (“the Services”) include Procurement Specialist.

• Implementing Agency: Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment and Constituency Empowerment
• Name of Project: Leveraging Eco-Tourism for Biodiversity Protection in Dominica (P170846)
• Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist
• Procurement Plan ID: DM-MOERMKU-455393-CS-INDV
• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Remote
• Tentative Start Date: November/December 2024
• Loan No./Credit No.: TF-B9551

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).

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (e.g., Procurement, International Development, Environment, Project Management, Finance, or Information Technology).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience 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 (goods, works, services), including bidding documents, evaluation reports, and contracts.
• Experience with World Bank procurement procedures and using the World Bank’s STEP system is a plus.
• Knowledge of international procurement concepts, principles, and practices, especially in consultant services, technical specifications, and public procurement policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office suite.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.

Benefits and Others

The Ministry of Environment, Rural Modernisation, Kalinago Upliftment, and Constituency Empowerment invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating their 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)” concerning the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest.

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).

For complete copy of Terms of Reference(TOR), download the below Attachment

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. dealcrp@dominica.gov.dm