Procurement Expert at Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC): (Deadline 13 February 2023)

Procurement Expert at Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC): (Deadline 13 February 2023)

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANCY SERVICES

COUNTRY: RWANDA

1. Program: Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program
2. Component: Recruitment of Procurement Expert
3. Sector: Water and Sanitation
4. Procurement Entity: Water and Sanitation Corporation Limited
5. Finance agreement reference: 2000200001851
6. Project ID NO: P-RW-E00-011
7. Context: The Government of the Republic of Rwanda, Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) has received funds from the African Development Bank (AfDB), to finance the Rwanda Sustainable Water and Sanitation Program (RSWSP). Part of these funds is intended to cover eligible payments for the recruitment of Local Procurement Expert to provide technical assistance in procurement activities of Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program and capacity building to SPIU procurement staff.
8. The Assignment: The objective of the consultancy services is to provide technical assistance to provide technical assistance in procurement activities of Rwanda Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Program and capacity building to SPIU procurement staff as per the Terms of Reference.
9. The assignment will be implemented by the Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC) as the Executing Agency. The assignment will be for a period of One year with possibility of extension subject to needs, satisfactory performance of the consultant and availability of funds.
10. WASAC now invites interested candidates (Individual Consultant) to apply and indicate interest in providing these services. Interested Individual Consultant must provide information indicating that he/ she is qualified and has relevant experience to perform the services (detailed CVs, academic and professional qualifications, relevant copies of academic degrees and other certificates, description of experience in similar assignments, etc.).
11. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations” dated October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. The Individual Consultant will be selected on the basis of his/ her relevant experience, qualifications, and capability to carry out the assignment. Please note that interest expressed by an Individual Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the Water and Sanitation Corporation to include him/ her on the shortlist.

12.Qualification:

At least Master’s Degree in Procurement or supply chain management with a background in civil engineering or water supply or sanitation engineering.

· Minimum of 12 years of professional experience in the relevant field of procurement, especially in capacity building field is an advantage;

· Proven knowledge and practical experience of ten (10) years in the procurement of goods and related services, works, and consultancy services within the framework of international financing conditions including AfDB and world Bank;

· Good knowledge and understanding of International and National Procurement law and regulations;

· Experience in procurement of large water supply and sanitation projects

· Prior experience as consultant in conducting procurement operations, trainings, coaching and on job mentoring;

· Having a practical experience in using E-procurement system

· Computer literate with very good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power point)

· Being fluent in English or French and having a working Knowledge of other language.

13.Remuneration: The consultant will be remunerated on monthly (including fees, accommodation and subsistence allowances). The remuneration amount will be negotiated. The candidate will be responsible for obtaining personal health insurance at his or her own cost. The coverage should include all medical expenses, including those resulting from illness or injury incurred during the duration of the assignment.

14. Interested Individual Consultant may obtain further information at the following address during office hours [9-15 GMT] or by e-mail:

15.Written Expressions of Interest together with the CVs must be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked: “Procurement Expert” or could be submitted by e-mail to the address above by no later than 13^th February 2023 at 3:00 PM (GMT).

Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC)

P.O Box 2331 KN4 Av 8, HQ, CENTENARY HOUSE, Nyarugenge District,

Kigali City, Rwanda

Tel: (+ 250) 788 181 427

E-mail: procurement@wasac.rw

Gisèle UMUHUMUZA

Ag. Chief Executive Officer

Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC)