Procurement Specialist

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) Lebanese Republic Government of Lebanon Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) GREEN, AGRI-FOOD TRANSFORMATION FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY - GATE Ref: “GATE-IC-Proc-17a” and “GATE-IC-Proc-17b” Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist The Republic of Lebanon represented (The Borrower) represented by the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) as a representative to the Borrower will implement the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (the “GATE” or “Project” ) , funded by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD or the World Bank or the Bank ) . The total project cost is Two Hundred Million United States Dollars (US$ 200,000,000). The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), an implementing agency of the Client, intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this loan to eligible payments under the contract for consulting services to be procured under this project. The consulting services include providing support to the CDR as a Procurement Specialist under the project. The full TOR version can be found on CDR website at the following CDR - Procurement The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), who has established a project coordination unit to assist the CDR in the implementation of the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE), now invites eligible local experts ("Individual Consultants"), to indicate their interest in providing the required Task. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Tasks by submitting their Expression of Interest ("EOI") and Curriculum Vitae ("CV"). The shortlisting criteria are: Qualifications Requirements: Minimum Bachelor Degree in Engineering (BS or BE), in Business, or equivalent degree. Master Degree is a plus. At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the public/private sector or in internationally financed projects (related to: Procurement, purchasing, supply chain, etc.). Must have excellent management skill. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and approaches to international procurement. Knowledge of the World Bank Procurement regulations for IPF Borrowers and applicable Standard Procurement Documents is an advantage. Knowledge in the public procurement law (PPA) is a plus. Experience in Contract Management and Procurement in internationally funded projects is a plus. Knowledge of the public sector in Lebanon and its overall structure and policy objectives is a plus. Strong communication skills in both English and Arabic; French is a plus. Knowledge of using computer software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Microsoft Project is a plus. Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiating skills with the ability to balance project objectives and procurement requirements with beneficiaries' needs. It is preferable to limit the EoI to a max