[Remote] Long Term Consultant: International Specialist: Procurement Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Winrock International is recruiting an International Specialist: Procurement Specialist for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems. The role involves developing procurement frameworks, managing contracts, and providing training to enhance procurement skills within the project. Responsibilities • Deliverables include: An institutional framework and set of standard operating procedures for all procurement arrangements and all procurement stakeholders under the project • Updated bidding documents, contracts and contract management plans for all procurement packages • Bid evaluation reports • Consolidated progress reports on all aspects of procurement under SASSP • Training workshops in Vientiane for PMU/ DOSMEP procurement staff • Effective and rational procurement arrangements Review all procurement arrangements developed for the project to date and revise as necessary in consultation and agreement with DOSMEP and ADB, including the procurement plan • Based on agreements made, develop an institutional model for the roles and responsibilities of all procurement actors • Review and approve all bidding/procurement documents and design the prior/post review process and the method of sampling for ADB review • Develop the format and procedure for contract management plans for all procurement packages and provide guidance to PMU and PIUs on implementation. (v) Review forward plans and annual budgets prepared by DOSMEP and PIUs and provide guidance, as necessary • Provide guidance to PMU (and PIUs if necessary) on the design of a systematic and retrievable procurement filing/record system • Provide overall guidance to PMU/PIUs in the setting up of performance monitoring systems • Provide oversight to PMU/PIUs on the updates to the procurement plan, as necessary • Provide oversight to PMU on the preparation of contract completion reports for all procurement packages • Provide technical support to PMU to arrange one or more short workshops for local contractors to build awareness on ADB’s bidding requirements • Provide expert oversight and guidance to PMU to prepare all bidding, evaluation, contract documentation, contract management plans and completion reports for all works contracts • Provide expert oversight and guidance Assist PMU to prepare all bidding, evaluation, contract documentation, contract management plans and completion reports for all consulting services, and supply of vehicles and equipment • Provide guidance on procurement guidelines of MOF and ADB on an on-going basis • Provide expert oversight and guidance to PMU to process all contract variations • Provide a mentoring role to the national procurement specialist and PMUs on all aspects of procurement, specifically with respect to procedure, format, scheduling, monitoring and completion reporting. Mentoring will be through on-the-job training, workshops and sharing of experiences between the provinces • Provide a mentoring role to the national procurement specialist and PMU on all aspects of procurement, specifically with respect to procedure, format, scheduling, monitoring and completion reporting. Mentoring will be through on-the-job training and workshops • Undertake field visits (if necessary) to PIUs to provide technical support and guidance on procurement over periods agreed with the Team Leader Skills • Bachelor's degree in engineering, rural development, agriculture or similar from an established and recognized institution • At least 15 years' experience in performing in rural development on external assistance projects • Familiar with the requirements of the international development agencies requirements in financial intermediary designed projects • In-depth knowledge of ADB procurement procedures demonstrated by a track record of no less than 10 years' experience in procurement related activities • Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form • Fluent in English (written and spoken) • This position requires travel to Laos • Experience working in LAO PDR • Experience working with ADB • Experience working in ASEAN countries – particularly in Lao PDR, Vietnam, and Cambodia considered as an advantage • Advanced proficiency in Excel is preferred • Thai or Lao language skills (preferred) Company Overview • Winrock International is a development with a focus on social, agricultural and environmental issues. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Winrock International has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 2 in 2022, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job