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JSC Georgian Economic Development Corporation (GEDC), within the Relief and Recovery for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Project supported by the World Bank (WB) intends to apply part of the loan proceeds for consulting services of Procurement Manager (National Consultant).

Key Responsibilities:

In order to achieve the objective of this contract, the Procurement Manager / Individual Consultant shall:

• Lead the process of preparation of Project Procurement Plan, its update on a regular basis in close partnership with the GEDC in alignment with the WB rules and regulations;
• Administer the entire process for the procurement cycle, ensuring compliance with the WB regulations: selection of the appropriate procurement methods, preparation of the Terms of References, cost estimates, Requests for Expression of Interest, Requests for Quotations/Bids/Proposals, evaluation reports, participation in contracts` negotiations and awards, as well as in contracts` execution, getting the WB approvals, as appropriate.
• Lead contract administration, including framework agreements and managing call-off contracts in each framework agreement.
• Keep all relevant procurement documentation on file in an orderly manner and make it available for the authorized national inspecting agencies, auditors, and the WB upon request;
• Enter all up-to-date procurement related information, both post and prior review, in STEP;
• Prepare quarterly and annual procurement reports including contract monitoring and management;
• Cooperate with the GEDC for regular preparation of Project Management/Financial Reports, as part of the WB project and financial reporting requirements;
• Participate in contract management, monitoring and supervision, including but not limited to ensuring timely submission of all deliverables specified under the contract.
• Perform other procurement related tasks as required.

Qualification and experience:

• University-level degree in business administration, finance, law, or related discipline;
• 5 (Five) years of practical experience as a procurement or contract specialist;
• At least 3 (three) years of working experience in procurement and contract management of projects funded by the WB and/or other International Financial Institutions (IFIs);
• Knowledge of the World Bank procurement regulations, local taxation, banking and other pertinent regulations affecting national and international procurement;
• Experience with World Bank Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) portal;
• Proven teamwork skills;
• Superior verbal and writing communication skills in Georgian;
• Strong verbal, reading and writing skills in English;
• Good negotiating skills;
• Proficiency in various software under OS Windows (MS Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe).

Reporting:

• The Individual Consultant shall directly report to the Project Manager.
• Facilities and Services to be provided by the Client
• The Client shall provide office area and facilities, office equipment and communication necessary to carry out the services. The Client shall also provide all necessary information and documents for that purposes.

Duration:

The assignment will be time-based, continuing until the Project`s closing date of June 30, 2027.

Interested consultants may obtain further information by email: hr@gedc.ge

CVs of candidates in English language must be submitted electronically to the address below not later than 23th November.

E-mail To: hr@gedc.ge

Please include the title of the announced position in subject line of the email.