AIIB - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank · Beijing
The Procurement Consultant will support the Department of Roads (DoR) in Nepal to enhance the implementation of a road improvement project along the Siddhartha Highway. This role involves managing procurement activities, ensuring compliance with AIIB policies, and facilitating contract management. The consultant will work closely with the project implementing unit to prepare procurement plans, evaluate bids, and oversee project execution. The position requires significant experience in highway projects and procurement processes, particularly in compliance with international financing institutions.
Candidate Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree, preferably Master's in relevant fields
- 20 years total professional experience
- 10 years in project management roles
- Experience in at least 2 countries on civil engineering projects
- 2 years of experience in Nepal
- Procurement experience on at least 3 projects financed by IFIs
- Experience with FIDIC Conditions of Contract
Project Background
Project Objective. The objective of the project is to improve the existing road section from Butwal to Pokhara of Siddhartha Highway, dedicated double-lane road corridor, by shortening the length of road through introduction of tunnels and viaducts to reduce travel time, Vehicle Operating costs (VOC) and to enhance the road safety, regional and national connectivity and socio-economic development along the Highway. Project Description. The project will improve the overall road geometry, widening to double-lane standards. DoR is currently preparing ToR including Cost Estimate for 131 Km as per Alternative VI. Length of Tunnel is 5.65 Km. The improved road will provide rest and service stations, fuel stations, charging stations, recreational spots, toll plaza, ITS systems, safety systems on road and tunnels, and approach links to various towns. This assignment is intended to hire a Procurement Consultant (hereinafter referred to as âConsultantâ) to expedite preparation progress and support the project implementing unit (PIU) under the DoR (Département of Roads), ensuring smooth implementation.
2. Objectives of the Assignment
The objective of this assignment is to provide hands-on support to the PIU of DoR, DCID in carrying out and completing all procurement activities and managing contracts under the Grant in accordance with the AIIB Procurement Policy and associated Directive, as applicable. The Consultant will support the preparation, processing, evaluation, award, and implementation of all project-related procurement packages in line with the approved Scope of Work, under the overall leadership and supervision of the AIIBâs PTL.
3. Scope of Services
The Consultant will work closely with the AIIB staff and will provide comprehensive procurement and contract management support to the PIU of DoR, DCID, including but not limited to the following: Review the Detailed Project Report (DPR), including the overall project design, implementation strategy, technical adequacy, and implementation within the national context. Prepare and update the projectâs annual procurement plan and budget detailing contract packages (including estimated cost) for procurement of works and goods and processing times until completion of each procurement activity. Review the proposed procurement strategy, including procurement planning, contract packaging, implementation scheduling, procurement methods, qualification requirements, bid evaluation criteria, and overall procurement arrangements. Assess project and procurement readiness by identifying gaps affecting project processing, advance contracting, implementation readiness, and compliance with project readiness requirements. Review technical specifications, engineering estimates, bills of quantities (BOQs), cost estimates, price adjustment provisions, and contract implementation arrangements to ensure consistency with the DPR and compliance with the Bank's policies, Government of Nepal procurement regulations, and applicable development partner procurement guidelines. Review draft tender documents for works and goods, draft Requests for Expressions of Interest (REOI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) for consulting services, including qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and contract conditions, etc. to ensure compliance with applicable AIIB procurement requirements. Assist in obtaining Bank's No Objection on bidding documents and other documents related procurement of Consultancy Services and evaluation reports. Advise the Bank and the PIU, DoR on the above.
4. Regional Experience
Experience in at least 2 countries of minimum 3 person-months input in civil engineering projects other than Nepal.
5. Experience in Nepal for at least for 2 years.
6. Project Experience in Highway/ Bridge Projects: Procurement of at least 3 projects financed by IFIs, MDBs or Bilateral Bank using FIDIC Conditions
7. At least 1 Project of 50 million USD using FIDIC D&B or EPC Conditions of Contract.
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