JOB DETAILS:
Procurement Specialist
Renardet is seeking to employ a Procurement Specialist for the on-going project in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.
Duties of the Procurement Specialist as following:
• Preparation and updating of procurement plans for procurement of services, goods and Works for the projects;
• Preparation of bidding documents and invitations for bids which involves review of prepared bidding documents by different Consultants to verify that they meet set out standards and quality;
• Organizing pre-tender site visits and meetings and pre-proposal conferences, providing clarifications/responses to queries raised by bidders/Consultants;
• Reviewing evaluation reports to ensure that they meet acceptable quality and adhere to respective guidelines and procurement regulations prior to submission to the TANROADS Headquarters Tender Board and IDA for approval and “No Objection” respectively;
• Participation in Pre-contract Negotiations and preparation of Contract documents;
• Providing support and guidance to staff under the Directorate of Procurement and Contracts on the necessary IDA’s procurement guidelines and procedures
• Advising the Client to ensure that all procedures for procurement comply to the IDA Guidelines;
• Undertaking any other duties as assigned by the Directorate of Procurement.

Required Skills:
• Procurement Specialist must be registered with a relevant professional licensing/regulatory authority and shall be a holder of a degree in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Procurement, Economics or Finance; or other related degree from a recognized University.
• A postgraduate degree in Procurement Management (Project or Contract) will be an added advantage.
• He/she is expected to have at least 15 years of experience in Procurement of civil engineering infrastructure in an international, national, public, or private organization, preferably in a developing country setting.
• The Candidate must have served in a similar capacity for at least two (2) projects in the last 10 years.
• He/she must have a working experience of at least three (3) years in Sub-Saharan Africa. Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
• He/She should have demonstrated skills in computer application and use of software programs for procurement database and monitoring.
• A knowledge of World Bank procurement guidelines and regulations is essential as is experience in preparation of Contracts and Contracts Management.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory

Project: CONSULTANCY SERVICES TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION OF DAR ES SALAAM URBAN TRANSPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (DUTP)