Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Government of the Republic of Zambia
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure Management Project (SLIMP)
Request for Expressions of Interest
(Individual Consultants)
Date: 17th November, 2021
Sector: Agriculture
Financing Agreement Reference: 2100150042147
Project Id No.: P-ZM-AAE-003

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the African Development Fund towards the cost of the Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure management Project (SLIMP), and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contracts for the recruitment of Project Coordination Unit (Individual Consultants).
SLIMP objectives are to contribute to poverty reduction through enhanced sustainable use of livestock infrastructure for improved smallholder livestock production and productivity, commercialisation and institutional capacity building. This will lead to improved household food and nutrition security
The tenure of office for the following individual consultants under this project is three (3) years subject to renewal based on performance:
Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head Procurement and Supplies unit and administratively under the Project Coordinator, the Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the following:
• Initiate procurement requirements by different stakeholders of Project
• Prepare Procurement Plans and updates in consultation with the concerned stakeholders and submit the same to the Bank.
• Ensure that procurement activities are carried out according to the Financing Agreement between the African Development Bank (AfDB) and Government guidelines, rules and procedures as applicable
• Develop/update the Procurement and Contract Management System.
• Keep up to date a database with domestic/local and international market trends and costs for works, goods and services.
• Take the lead in the pre-contract activities including facilitating preparation of bidding documents and requests for proposals in consultation with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MFL) using AfDB Standard Bidding Documents as applicable and take the lead in ensuring compliance and approval requirements of the AfDB and the Government in the
the procurement. Take the lead and guide the PCT/MFL in negotiating as applicable and in
finalising and signing Purchase Orders or contracts with works contractors, suppliers or
consultants
• Work jointly with Finance and Administration sub-units on procurement issues.
• Receive and secure Bid Bonds, performance and advance payment guarantees and track their
validity, seek extensions as needed and ensure timely release
• Working with the assigned Financial Management Staff and follow-up on all necessary process of securing Letters of Credit shipping documents and clearance of goods etc.
• Establish Procurement Tracking System and monitor implementation of projects procurement activities including dispatch of procurement documents, short-landings, damaged and necessary arrangements for insurance
• Guide/support the Project Manager assigned for each contract and ensure that there are effective contract management systems in place for timely execution of contract and that all payments are in line with contract provision
• Prepare Periodic Status Reports on the procurement of works, goods and services under the project for submission to MFL and AfDB.
• Conduct procurement and contract management training for participating staff
• Undertake any other duties, related to the Project procurement that may be assigned by the Project Coordinator

Qualifications and Experience
• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement, Commerce, Business Administration or any other related field
• A professional qualification in Procurement such Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
(MCIPS) or other similar national/international procurement professional qualifications
• Minimum of Eight (8) years relevant work experience in procurement, three (3) of which must have been at a senior position
• Must demonstrate knowledge of, and proficiency in working with procurement guidelines of Multilateral Development Banks and donor funded projects.
• The candidate must be familiar with public procurement, legal, administrative and institutional system of the AfDB and the Government
• Must be a member of Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office standard software (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with colleagues from diverse
disciplines
• Strong organizing work planning and scheduling skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written English

The Ministry of fisheries and Livestock now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae detailing similar experience and skills for the assignment).
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated
October 2015 which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

Interested citizen consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 hours to 12:45 hours and 14:00 hours to 16:45 hours:
Head Procurement and Supplies Unit
Third Floor Room 310, Mulungushi House
Independence Avenue,
Ridgeway
Tel: +260-211 251378
Email: Clement.Mukuka@mfl.gov.zm
Cc: Mathews.Zulu@mfl.gov.zm 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 1st December, 2021 at 16:00 Hours and clearly indicate the position on the envelope.
The Permanent Secretary
Attn: Head Procurement and Supplies Unit
P.O. Box 50060
Third Floor Room 310, Mulungushi House
Independence Avenue,
Ridgeway
Lusaka.
Late submission will not be accepted

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