Liberia Learning Foundations Project: Hire a National Procurement Specialist for the GPE-funded Projects (G2B & LLF) in the Education portfolio

Project ID: P172705

Project Title: Liberia Learning Foundations Project

Borrower Bid Reference: LR-MOE-293633-CS-INDV

   REPUBLIC OF LIBERIA

                                  MINISTRY OF EDUCATION 

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST-(REoI)

(CONSULTING SERVICES: INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT SELECTION)

1. Introduction

In December 2017, the Republic of Liberia was awarded a grant of USD 11.7 million to implement a four-year project under the Getting to Best Education (G2B) and a further US$5.6 million Grant for the Ministry of Education (MoE) to support the implementation of the Liberia Learning Foundations (LLF) Project.  Both grants are administered by the World Bank. The implementation is overseen by the Ministry’s Senior Management Team (SMT). The Ministry of Education intends to apply a portion of these funds to hire a National Procurement Specialist who will work on the GPE Getting to Best in Education Project, and Liberia Learning Foundation Project.

2. Background

The Project Development Objectives (PDOs) of the G2B are to (i) improve equitable access to early childhood education (ECE) and teacher quality in ECE and primary education in targeted counties, and (ii) strengthen national school accountability systems. Similarly, the Liberia Learning Foundation Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve access to early childhood education (ECE) in targeted counties of Bomi, Grand Kru, Maryland, Rivercess, River Gee and Sinoe, which have high poverty rates and low education outcomes. A National Procurement Specialist was hired to cover all the 3 projects in the World Bank Education Portfolio. However, given the workload involved in working across all 2 projects, the MoE has decided to hire an NPS for the G2B and LLF Projects. 

3. Objectives of the assignment

The Individual Consultant to be hired under these terms of reference is to manage all procurement activities for the GPEG2B and GPE-LLF Projects in adherence with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers July 2016, Revised November 2017, August 2018 and Fourth Edition, November 2020, including the planning, implementation and supervision of all procurement operations under the three projects, and continue to develop procurement capacity of the MoE Procurement Unit.

More information is provided in the detailed Terms of Reference which can be assessed through the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xLXyT3mstgxFK9tHcteb5kMGPeNqLn_F/edit 

You may also obtain a copy of the Terms of Reference from the email addresses below:

Procurement.irise@gmail.com copied to abufahmed@yahoo.co.uk

The Ministry of Education now invites eligible Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services by submitting the most current curriculum vitae/resume.

4. Shortlisting Criteria

The Individual Consultant to be hired should possess the following skills and competences:

The Procurement Specialist will have experience in management of public procurement and project management. Experience in procurement procedures of the World Bank will also be required.  Educational and professional qualifications will include:

• Master’s degree in Public Procurement Management or any other relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Law, Project Management, Administration, Engineering etc. with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management in the public sector), or   
• First degree in Public Procurement Management or any other relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Law, Engineering, Public Administration or other relevant university degree, etc. with minimum 7 years postgraduate experience in procurement, and contract management in the public sector);
• A professional qualification in procurement from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) U.K. or the Institute of Supply Management, (ISM) USA will be an added advantage (but not a requirement).
• Must have good knowledge of procurement policies and procedures of multilateral financial institutions (e.g. the World Bank) and development co-operation agencies; as well as good knowledge of the institutional, technical, and commercial aspects of procurement;
• Excellent skills in project management and communications, both written and oral, demonstrated in previous jobs;
• Minimum 3 years work experience on World Bank funded projects a must.
• Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Note: Only individuals with the required qualifications and relevant experience that meet the requirements of the REoI will be invited for interview. 

The attention of Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised November 2017, August 2018 and Fourth Edition, November 2020, setting forth the World Bank’s Policy on conflict of interest.

The Consultant will be selected under the Individual Consultant Selection (ICS) Method under the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers”, Fourth Edition, November 2020.

Expression of interest which must bear the title, “National Procurement Specialist” must be submitted in written form electronically to the address below (in person, or by mail or by email) by 17.00 hours local time on June 30, 2022.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8.30 hours to 16.30 hours, local time or through procurement.irise@gmail.com and copied to abufahmed@yahoo.co.uk

Address for submission of expressions of interest:

The Ministry of Education

Ministerial Complex, Congo Town,

Monrovia, Liberia

Attention: Mrs. Patience Coleman-Beyan]

Deputy Project Coordinator/Technical Lead                                                                         

The address for online submission is: moellf.procurement@moe.gov.lr  and copied to abufahmed@yahoo.co.uk     and   coleman_patience@yahoo.com

CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization/Department Ministry of Education
Name Patience Coleman Beyan
Address 3rd Street, SinkorMonrovia, Liberia
City 
Province/State Liberia
Postal Code 
Country Liberia
Phone +231886569922
Email coleman_patience@yahoo.com