Probity Assurance Auditor

Project: P164555 - Real Estate & Geospatial Infrastructure Project Reference: XK-KCA-485655-CS-INDV Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Financing: World Bank Request for Expression of Interest Country: Kosovo Project ID: P164555 World Bank Credit Name: Real Estate Cadaster & Geospatial Infrastructure Project Contract Identification No.: XK-KCA-485655-CS-INDV Probity Assurance Auditor Background The Government of Kosovo has received a Credit from the International Development Association (IDA) in the amount of EUR 14.60 million to finance the Real Estate Cadastre & Geospatial Infrastructure Project, expected to be implemented within a five-year period. The project proposed aims to assist the Government of Kosovo in enhancing transparency and quality in land administration, geospatial data and services. The Kosovo Cadastral Agency (KCA) is the implementing agency for the REGIP project, within which the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will be established. The PIU will be staffed with the Head of PIU, Procurement Specialist, Financial Management Specialist, Public Relations and Communications Specialist, Legal Specialist, and other technical staff such as GIS/Cadastre Experts, etc. The PIU will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the project and ensuring specific technical oversight for project activities. It will oversee all aspects of the project, including procurement, financial management, monitoring and evaluation, and project safeguard measures. The Project Development Objective is to increase the quality and availability of land administration and geospatial data and services. The design of the REGIP project aims to build on the progress made under the previous Kosovo Real Estate Cadastre and Registration (RECAP) project and make new investments to increase access to public services and make the property market safer. Component B of REGIP is Cadastre Modernization. The main purpose of this component is the implementation of the cadastre strategy such; continuation of the reconstruction of cadastral information, and also activities related to the utility cadastre, building register and improving the quality of cadastral data in KCLIS. One of the important activities is Data Improvement/Correction Services in the Kosovo Cadastral Land Information System - KCLIS. For this purpose, KCA/PIU is looking for recruiting a Probity Assurance Auditor. Overall Objective The Probity Assurance Auditor will provide probity assurance services in relation to the procurement process of the contract for Data Improvement/Correction Services in the Kosovo Cadastral Land Information System - KCLIS to ensure that: The procurement process is consistent with the applicable World Bank Procurement Regulations, the Procurement Documents as issued to the Bidders and any applicable national policies or procedures; The procurement process as conducted is fair, balanced, transparent and conducted with integrity, so that no party is treated unfairly; Risks are identified and mitigating actions are taken in a timely, effective manner; and Probity principles are applied and probity practices are applied with integrity. Required qualifications for the Probity Assurance Auditor Bachelor's degree in a related field including law, procurement, contract management, engineering. Minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience of working knowledge of procurement policies and regulations. Experience with World Bank Procurement Regulations is an advantage. Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated relevant auditing/probity experience covering large infrastructure projects could be an advantage. Fluent in English and preferably Albanian language The Scope and other information’s related to this position are indicated under TOR. Period of Performance It is expected that the duration of the service of the Probity Assurance Auditor shall be 15 working days (within procurement process) Selection process Experienced and qualified individuals will be selected under the provisions of the World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers, issued in July 2016, and revised November 2017 and August 2018, based on Selection of Individual Consultants, open call competitive. Kosovo Cadastral Agency is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunities, and it is also dedicated to take decisions for employment based on merits. We are dedicated to apply the state laws offering equal employment opportunities, as well as all the laws that have to do with employment conditions. The Agency desires to keep a working environment without sexual harassment or without discriminations based on the race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical and mental disabilities, marital status, age or any other condition defended by state laws. Evaluation Criteria: General qualification - 30 points Specific experience related to the assignment - 70 points Interested Individual Consultants may