Especialista en adquisiciones - Proyecto RESILAND: Paisajes Resilientes de Armenia

Project: P179988 - RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscapes Project Reference: AM-EPIU-566921-CS-INDV Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Financing: World Bank REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES - INDIVIDUAL SELECTION) REPUBLIC OF ARMENIA RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscape Project Grant No.: P179988 Assignment Title: Procurement Specialist Reference No . (as per Procurement Plan): AM-EPIU-566921-CS-INDV The Republic of Armenia has received financing has received financing from the World Bank (the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“IBRD”), acting as an Implementing Agency of the Global Environment Facility (“GEF”) and as administrator of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Supporting Armenia Resilient Landscapes Project and International Development Association (“IDA”), acting as administrator of the Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Supporting Armenia Resilient Landscapes Project) toward the cost of the RESILAND: Armenia Resilient Landscape Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for individual consulting services. The main objective of the Procurement Specialist is to implement and coordinate all procurement procedures for procurement activities under the Project. The Procurement Specialist shall be responsible for the efficient and timely procurement of Works, Goods, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services. The duration of the assignment/contract : The Procurement Specialist will be hired for the initial period of 1 year. Procurement Specialist’s performance will be assessed, and the contract might be extended annually (for each additional year) based on satisfactory performance. The Procurement Specialist is expected to remain engaged throughout the entire Project implementation timeframe/period. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for expressions of interest in Annex 1. The Environmental Project Implementation Unit now invites eligible Individual Consultants to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The Qualifications criteria are: University-level degree in engineering, finance, economics, business administration, law, procurement, or related discipline; At least 5 years of professional experience as a procurement and/or contract management specialist; Experience in managing procurement under World Bank financed projects, or projects financed by other international financial institutions would be considered as an advantage; Understanding of and experience with World Bank Procurement Regulations, procurement procedures and Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) portal, will be considered an advantage; Good interpersonal and communication skill; Fluent knowledge of the English language; Demonstrated ability to work in a team; Computer literacy (MS Office). The attention of interested Individual Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” September 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest. An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultant (Section V) method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV highlighting relevant experience and education, along with contact details of at least two professional references, to: resiland.epiu@gmail.com , clearly indicating the vacancy title “Procurement Specialist / RESILAND Armenia” in the subject line. Supporting documents (e.g., educational certificates) may be requested from shortlisted candidates at a later stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Evaluation Committee may invite the highest-ranked candidates, based on the assessment of their CVs, to participate in an interview prior to finalizing the evaluation results. Interviews may be conducted in person or through remote communication tools (e.g., telephone or video conference), as agreed with the candidate. The date and time of the interview will be communicated to the candidate at least five (5) calendar days in advance. If a candidate is unable to participate in the scheduled interview due to justified reasons, the Client may, at its discretion, agree on an alternative date and time. Failure to participate in the rescheduled interview may result in disqualification from the evaluation process. Any costs associated with participation in the interview shall be borne by the candidate. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours (09:00-18:00). Expressions of interest / CVs in English must be delivered via e-mail NO later than November 3, 2026, 18:00 (local time). Environmental Project Implementation Unit Attn: Armen Yesoya