Ministry of Energy
REPUBLIC OF MALAWI
MINISTRY OF ENERGY
ACCELERATING SUSTAINABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY ACCESS TRANSFORMATION IN MALAWI (ASCENT MALAWI) PROJECT
REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL SELECTION)
Country : Malawi
Project : Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT Malawi) Project
Credit No.: IDA-E4010
Assignment Title : Procurement Specialist
Reference No. : MW-MOE.-477989-CS-INDV
The Malawi Government through the Ministry of Energy has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (ASCENT Malawi) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include overall management of Project procurement activities as part of the Project implementation arrangement, in accordance with World Bank procurement procedures and guidelines. The Procurement Specialist will have experience in international procurement, management of public procurement and project management.
Working experience of at least five years executing procurement functions of which three years must be in World Bank funded projects will be required. The assignment is for the period of Five (5) years renewable annually based on satisfactory performance. The selected individual must be ready to start work by 1st April, 2025. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained at the address given below.
The Ministry of Energy now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services. The shortlisting criteria are:
- BSc in Procurement and Supply Chain with minimum 5 years post graduate experience in procurement, and contract management in the public sector). Master’s Degree will be an added advantage;
- A professional qualification in procurement from recognized institutions (such as the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) level 6;
- Must have good knowledge of procurement policies and procedures of the World Bank; as well as good knowledge of the institutional, technical, and commercial aspects of procurement;
- Minimum 3 years work experience on donor funded projects is a must;
- The candidate must have knowledge of the Malawi Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Law, Regulation and Desk Instructions;
- Excellent skills in project management, communication, and team work, integrity, accountability and transparency demonstrated in previous jobs;
- Strong familiarity with procurement software and tools; and
- The candidate must be a registered full member of Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply (MIPS)
The attention of interested Consultant(s) is drawn to Section Ill, paragraphs, 3.14 to 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated September November 2023 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant (INDV) selection method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below from 09:00 to 15:30 hours:
Secretary for Energy
Ministry of Energy
Private Bag 309
LILONGWE 3.
Attn: The IPDC Chairperson
Email: lombolavic@gmail.com ; misheckmaweru1974@gmail.com
Expressions of Interest including updated detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic and professional certificates must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by fax, or by e-mail) by 28th February 2025.
The Chairperson-Internal Procurement and Disposal of Assets Committee
Attn: The IPDC Chairperson
Ministry of Energy,
Private Bag 309,
LILONGWE 3.
Tel: +265 1 770 688
Fax: +265 1 770 094
Email: lombolavic@gmail.com ; misheckmaweru1974@gmail.com