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National Procurement Specialist Consultant

with Second Higher Education Improvement Project (HEIP2)

BTDC-ID: 40383
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Announcement Positions

National Procurement Specialist Consultant (2 Positions)

Announcement Description

The Second Higher Education Improvement Project (HEIP2) activities are funded by the International Development Association (IDA) Credit of US$80 million equivalent and US$1.7 million from the Royal Government of Cambodia. The project is expected to be implemented over a six-year period, starting in 2025 and ending in 2030.

The project’s primary beneficiaries include nine targeted public Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and relevant Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sport (MoEYS) departments. The public HEIs include five within Phnom Penh: the Institute of Technology Cambodia (ITC), the Royal University of Agriculture (RUA), the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), the National Institute of Agriculture – Prek Leap (NIA), the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA), and four other provinces: the Svay Rieng University (SRU), the National University of Battambang (NUBB), the University of Heng Samrin Thbongkhmum (UHST), and the National University of Cheasim Kamchaynear (NUCK).

The project is now seeking two (02) qualified candidates for position below:

Announcement Positions

National Procurement Specialist Consultant (2 Positions)

Workplace Circumstances
  • Environment: Government
  • Languages: Khmer, English
  • Location: Phnom Penh
Position Circumstances
  • Career Category: Advisor / Individual Consultant, Business Administration, Law, Engineer - Civil
  • Schedule:Full-time
  • Salary: Negotiable
Position Summary

Contract Duration

The National Procurement Specialist Consultant will be contracted for fifty-three (53) months from the contract signing date, with the possibility of extension depending on satisfactory performance, project needs, and fund availability. The contract is subject to a three-month probation period. Performance will be evaluated annually, in addition to the assessment during the probation period by the Director of the Project Financial Unit. The Procurement Review Committee will discuss the performance review results when considering contract extensions.

Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
  • Khmer - Good
  • English - Good
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, business administration, law, civil engineering, or a related field as a minimum
Work History:
  • At least relevant experience in procurement, focusing on procurement processes in the public sector or international development projects for 8 years as a minimum
  • At least experience with World Bank-funded projects or other international organizations for 5 years is preferred
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
  • Familiarity with the Royal Government of Cambodia and World Bank’s procurement regulations and procedures.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Microsoft Office Application Proficiency
  • Familiarity with digital and AI literacy (e.g., using e-procurement systems, contract management software, and data analytics for procurement) is an asset, as this knowledge can enhance the efficiency of procurement and contract management following modern technologies.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills in both Khmer and English.
 

How to Apply

The Cambodia Second Higher Education Improvement Project (HEIP2), the Ministry of Education Youth and Sport, invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individual consultants to undertake the abovementioned services. The Individual Consultant will be selected following the World Bank Procurement Regulations for Borrowers under Investment Project Financing (IPF) dated July 1, 2016, revised September 2023. The Kingdom of Cambodia's Updated Procurement Manual for all Externally Financed Projects/Programs, promulgated according to Sub-Decree 74 on Promulgating the Updated Standard Procedures for Implementing all Externally Financed Projects/Programs, dated December 2019, and open to all eligible consultants as defined in the guidelines.

When submitting their expressions of interest, interested candidates are kindly requested to provide their updated curriculum vitae, indicating their personal and technical skills, academic qualifications, and experience in similar assignments, along with the names of at least three (3) referees with contact information (e-mail address, telephone, or fax numbers).

Interested candidates can obtain detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment from the online platform. Expressions of Interest (EOI) must be submitted online via Google form no later than 17:30 on the closing date provided. The online platform for ToR and Google Forms for filling EoI can be accessed at QR codes as shown, or through the link.

For further inquiries on how to apply or if you cannot log in to the above online platform, you can contact us at the Project Procurement Unit, Cambodia Second Higher Education Improvement Project (HEIP2), Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS) through email or phone number provided in the contact details.

Attachment:
  • HEIP2_TOR_REoI_of_National Procurement Specialist_IC-023ABPU
 

Contact Details

Office Address
  • 2nd Floor, Street 380, Sangkat Boeng Keng Kang Ti Muoy, Khan Boeng Keng Kang, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
 
Contact Name
  • Mr. Va Seth
 
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