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Procurement Specialist – Preparing Procurement Management for Cambodia Water Resources Project [World Bank Funded Project]
Additional Details
Location: Cambodia, Phnom Penh
Sectors: Civil Engineering; Water resources (Dam reservoir, Canals, irrigation system and related structures)
Job type: Project based contract, Approx. 3 Months (Timing input is planning 4Q of 2026)
Description
Job Title: Procurement Specialist (Detailed Design & Procurement Management Phase)
Position Overview:
The Procurement Specialist is a critical role in ensuring that all procurement activities under the project that Feasibility Studies, Detailed Engineering Design, Procurement Management, and Construction Supervision at Samsep Kanha located in Kampong Thom and Kamping Pouy in Preah Vihear province which aims to enhance the water security in Cambodia.
The specialist provides technical expertise throughout the detailed design and procurement management phases, ensuring that project resources are acquired competitively, cost-effectively, and in alignment with environmental and social safeguards.
Assist the preparation comprehensive bidding documents and providing technical support during the procurement process
Develop bid evaluation criteria such as the development of the qualification and rated criteria and/or post-qualification criteria
Support bidding arrangements including bid announcement, organizing pre-bid meetings, replying to queries from the bidders and managing procurement-related services
Provide technical support in bid evaluation, preparation of bid evaluation reports and issuance of notices of Award
Ensure the smooth and efficient procurement process
Collaborate with engineering teams during the detailed design stage to align procurement strategies with technical specifications and BOQs
Objective of the Project/Assignment:
The objective of the Projects is to improve water security in Cambodia by enhancing seasonal water storage, increasing irrigation water availability, and improving agricultural water productivity. The initiative supports river basin and water system strengthening, while also improving community-level resilience to climate variability.
Package 2 under Component 2 includes two sub-projects located in Kampong Thom (Samsep Kanha) and Preah Vihear (Kamping Pouy). Both sub-projects aim to upgrade and modernize the existing reservoirs and irrigation networks through rehabilitation of dams, canals, and associated hydraulic structures. These improvements are expected to enhance water distribution efficiency and expand the effective command areas during both rainy and dry seasons.
Qualification Required:
Graduate Degree in Finance / Accounting / Business administration or other relevant field
Minimum 10 years of experience in public procurement in developing countries
Minimum 8 years of experience as a procurement expert under the MDBs
Experience of tender document preparation in construction work for water resources, irrigation and drainage for at least 3 projects
Experience with World Bank and other MDBs at least 2 projects
Preferably have experience in 2 civil works projects in Southeast Asian Countries
Applicants should have very good English proficiency

* Open Tenders for Individual Consultants.