| Ministry/Division |
: |
Ministry of Agriculture |
| Agency |
: |
Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) |
| Procuring Entity Name |
: |
Program on Agricultural and Rural Transformation for Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience in Bangladesh (PARTNER) |
| Procuring Entity Code |
: |
NA |
| Procuring Entity District |
: |
Dhaka |
| Expression of Interest for Selection of |
: |
Individual Consultant (International) (Time-Based) |
| Title Of Service |
: |
Assistant Procurement Specialist
|
| EOI Ref. No. |
: |
12.01.0000.039.99.011.23 .47(7) |
| Date |
: |
30/07/2023 |
KEY INFORMATION
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| Procurement Sub-Method |
: |
Selection of Individual Consultants (SIC) |
FUNDING INFORMATION
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| Budget and Source of Funds |
: |
Development Budget Grant/Credit |
| Development Partners |
: |
International Development Association (IDA) |
PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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| Project/Programme Name |
: |
Program on Agricultural and Rural Transformation for Nutrition, Entrepreneurship, and Resilience in Bangladesh (PARTNER) |
| EOI Closing Date and Time |
: |
24/08/2023 4.00 pm
|
| Publication Date |
: |
03/08/2023
|
INFORMATION FOR APPLICANT
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| Brief Description of Assignment |
: |
"Scope of Service& Responsibilities:
The Assistant Procurement Specialist will be responsible for the overall procurement activities of the PCU, DAE implemented components of the Program and will support the agency in strengthening its financial management capacity. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
? Assist in developing the procurement plan for Goods, Goods and Services under the project, and developing/updating the Plan as and when needed.
? Assist in preparation of drafts to Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI), Invitation for Bids (IFB), Invitation for Prequalification (IFP), Bidding Document, Request for Proposals (RFP) and Pre-Bid Meeting Minutes as per country rules and procedure.
? Assist in preparing TORs and associated documents for other consultants, as appropriate.
? Assist in preparation of quarterly report on procurement status and procurement risk mitigation framework and arrange submission of the same to Government and Bank as applicable;
? Assist in conducting procurement activities under the project using CPTU’s e-GP portal as applicable.
? Assist the team in procurement related data analysis and advice for better procurement functions
? Ensure proper record keeping of procurement related transactions.
? Assist Procurement Consultant in capacity building /transfer of knowledge activities.
? Any other task assigned by the Project Coordinator/Additional Program Director/Procurement Consultant as and when required."
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| Experience, Resources and Delivery Capacity Required |
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"Qualifications & Experience:
Academic
a) Minimum Bachelor degree in engineering/ economics/ statistics/ finance/ business administration/ management/ procurement/ law or similar discipline in any other field.
Experience:
a) Minimum 05years work of experience in the relevant field as procurement personnel. Working experience in public sector will be added advantage;
b) Work experience in donor/IDA funded/ Development projects in procurement activities will get preference;
c) Sound understanding and knowledge in Procurement Policies, Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2006 and PPR 2008 of GoB;
d) Applicants having knowledge in e-GP will have an added advantage;
e) Proficiency in written and spoken English and report writing;
f) Computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer skills etc.) is desirable."
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| Other Details (if applicable) |
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"2. PCU, PARTNER now invites eligible applicant(s) to indicate their interest in providing the services mentioned above. Interested Consultants need to provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the services. Applicants are required to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) comprising of a CV (including employment history with duties and responsibilities) [one hard copy and also a soft copy in CD/flash drive (MS word format)], a recent passport size photograph and a forwarding letter describing briefly the reasons that the applicant considers him/her-self best suited to perform the assignment.
3. Details Terms of Reference (TOR), CV Template and other information will be available upon request from the address provided below either through email or in person. ToR and CV Template are also available in DAE’s website (http://www.dae.gov.bd/).
4. The consultant will be selected following the Public Procurement Rules and Act.
5. Expression of Interest shall have to be submitted to the address below (in person, by mail or through email) by 24 August, 2023 by 4:00 pm and be clearly marked as ""Expressions of Interest for the position of (…………………………………….………………………..………)” in the email’s subject line or on top of the envelope.
6. The Procuring Entity reserves the right to accept or reject any or all EOIs without assigning any reason whatsoever."
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| Association with foreign firms is |
: |
Not Applicable |
| Eoi Detail Information |
|---|
| Ref No |
Phasing Of Services |
Location |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
| SD/PARTNER/DAE-01 |
Single Phase |
Dhaka |
01 September, 2023 |
30 June, 2028 |
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PROCURING ENTITY DETAILS
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| Name of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Md. Mizanur Rahman |
| Designation of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Program Coordinator, PCU, PARTNER |
| Address of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
"Room No: 612,5th Floor (Rear Building)
Department of Agricultural Extension
Khamarbari, Dhaka-1215, Bangladesh" |
| Contact details of Official Inviting EOI |
: |
Phone : 01722343400/ 01716778425, Fax : , Email : pc.partner23@gmail.com |
| The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject all tenders |
