Procurement Assistant for the DECIM PCU

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

No. 014/26/DECIM/AMI

Country: Madagascar

Project Name: Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar Project (DECIM)

Credit Number: 7286 MG

Assignment Title: Recruitment of a Procurement Assistant for the DECIM Project

Reference No.: MG-DECIM-P178701-574948-CS-INDV

1. The Government of Madagascar has received financing from the World Bank to cover the cost of the Digital and Energy Connectivity for Inclusion in Madagascar Project (DECIM Project) and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this credit to payments under the contract for: Recruitment of a Procurement Assistant for the DECIM Project

2. The consultant services ('the Services') consist of assisting the Procurement Manager (RPM) and all Project staff in procurement planning, implementation, and contract management and monitoring. The mission must ensure the application and adherence to the Project's Procurement Procedures Manual, the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for Borrowers, and the principles of Procurement. The contract duration is set until the Project closing date of March 31, 2028, with a probationary period of six months. Contract renewal is conditional upon a positive annual performance evaluation of the consultant.

3. The Terms of Reference (TOR) for the mission are available on the following website:

https://decim.mg/consultant-individuel/assistant-passation-marches/tdr/

4. The DECIM Project Coordination Unit hereby invites individual consultants to express their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants must be able to provide information demonstrating that they possess the following qualifications:

• Holder of a University or Higher Education Diploma (Bac+4 minimum), preferably in law, economics, management, international trade, logistics, or another equivalent field.
• At least three years of professional experience in a similar position within the last ten years.
• Knowledge of general procurement procedures and those of the World Bank in particular.
• At least one year of experience in development projects, particularly those financed by multilateral donors.
• Speaks Malagasy and French, with writing ability.
• Ability to use generic computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project.

Assets:

• Knowledge of the World Bank's System Tracking Exchange Procurement (STEP).
• Knowledge of procurement procedures of multilateral development banks.
• Procurement training.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Successful experience in a World Bank-financed project.
• Knowledge of World Bank procurement procedures, especially those defined in the "Procurement Regulations for Investment Project Financing (IPF) Borrowers".

5. Interested Consultants' attention is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank's "Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers," sixth edition - February 2025, which sets forth the World Bank's policy on conflicts of interest related to this assignment. Furthermore, please refer to the following specific information on conflicts of interest related to this assignment in accordance with paragraph 3.14 of the Procurement Regulations:

"The Consultant who has a professional or close family relationship with any staff member of the Borrower...