Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program - Series of Projects 2 ( - Тендер #66252882)

• Project ID

P500628

• Project Title

Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program - Series of Projects 2

• Country

Western and Central Africa

• Notice No

OP00373238

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

LR-MOPT-492196-CS-INDV

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Aug 13, 2025 16:00

• Published Date

Aug 13, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications

• Name

Nicholas N. Johnson

• Address

McDonald & Carey Streets 1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia

• City

• Province/State

Western and Central Africa

• Postal Code

• Country

Western and Central Africa

• Phone

00231779169569

• Email

nicholasn.johnson3@gmail.com

• Website

Project ID: P500628

Expression of Interest (EOI)

for

the Position of Procurement Specialist

The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.

WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.

· Component I. Connectivity Market Development and Integration: This component aims to provide infrastructure financing and support for an enhanced enabling environment to develop the regional broadband connectivity market.

· Component II: Data Market Development and Integration: This component aims to build trust in online transactions and strengthen the security and resilience of digital infrastructure and systems, focused on focuses on enabling secure, cross-border data exchange, storage, and processing to support regional access to data-driven services, innovation, and infrastructure.

· Component III. Online Market Development and Integration: This component aims to support the development of a robust regional online market, with a focus on boosting service uptake for an integrated SDM.

· Component IV. Project Management and Implementation Support. This component would provide technical assistance and capacity support for program preparation and implementation.

· Component V. Contingent Emergency Response. The component is included to help participating countries respond swiftly to eligible crises and emergencies, in case of urgent need of assistance or capacity constraints.

In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) intends to set up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this fund and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Procurement Specialist for the PIU.

The attention of interested Consultant is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 revised November 2017 and August 2018. Setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with Individual Selection Method set out in the Procurement Regulations

Expressions of interest which must bear the title Procurement Specialist must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person or by mail, or by e-mail) by 4:00pm GMT beginning August 11, to 28, 2025

Please check the Ministry Website at www.mopt.gov.lr , and also as an Annex-A below to this request for expression of interest (reoi) for the for the Terms of Reference (ToR) and more details for the position.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, local time through patrickpayetee9@gmail.com or 0778723535/0886642510.

Address – For Submission of Expressions of Interest:

Hon. Sekou M. Kromah

Minister

Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications,

McDonald and Carey Streets,

Monrovia, Liberia

Attention: Patrick Payetee/Interim Project Procurement Specialist (patrickpayetee9@gmail.com)

Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Project-Liberia (WARDIP-Liberia)

Online submission: patrickpayetee9@gmail.com

Annex-A

Terms of Reference

For

Procurement Specialist

• PROJECT BACKGROUND

The Government of Liberia (GoL) has received financing from the World Bank for the preparation of the West Africa Regional Digital Integration Project - Series of Projects 2 Liberia (WARDIP SOP2-Liberia). This project, which will be implemented at the national level, seeks to facilitate increased broadband access and usage in preparation for regional digital markets integration in West Africa.

WARDIP SOP2-Liberia is the second phase of the Western Africa Regional Development Integration Program series of projects (DTfA – WARDIP), which builds consensus and momentum around the vision for achieving a Single Digital Market (SDM) in Africa. It is envisioned that the project will lead to an increased secure flow of digital services within and between participating countries in Western Africa. By the end of the SOP, foundations of a SDM in Western Africa in line with the AU SDM are expected to be in place.

WARDIP SOP2 builds on, and will run parallel to, investments in DTfA/WARDIP SOP1, further extending cross-border and backbone connectivity, data markets and online market environment in additional countries. It aims to increase broadband access and usage in participating countries and to advance the integration of digital markets in Western Africa and is structured to have 5 components.

• Component I. Connectivity Market Development and Integration: This component aims to provide infrastructure financing and support for an enhanced enabling environment to develop the regional broadband connectivity market.
• Component II: Data Market Development and Integration: This component aims to build trust in online transactions and strengthen the security and resilience of digital infrastructure and systems, focused on focuses on enabling secure, cross-border data exchange, storage, and processing to support regional access to data-driven services, innovation, and infrastructure.
• Component III. Online Market Development and Integration: This component aims to support the development of a robust regional online market, with a focus on boosting service uptake for an integrated SDM.
• Component IV. Project Management and Implementation Support. This component would provide technical assistance and capacity support for program preparation and implementation.
• Component V. Contingent Emergency Response. The component is included to help participating countries respond swiftly to eligible crises and emergencies, in case of urgent need of assistance or capacity constraints.

In view of this, the GoL, through the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MoPT) is setting up a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) as a starting point to kick start the activities entailed in this project and, as thus, seeks to recruit a highly qualified and motivated Procurement Specialist to join the PIU.

• OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The objective of this activity is to provide the PIU with procurement support in accordance with World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers and other requirements stipulated in the Project Documents; as well support the efficient management of all procurement contracts and related instruments. The Procurement Specialist shall be responsible for all major project procurements, participate in all aspects of procurement tasks and increasingly take upon more complex tasks over the project period.

• SCOPE OF WORK

The Procurement Specialist will be tasked with but not limited to deliver on the following mandate:

• Review all available project documents to facilitate the establishment of procurement procedures for the management and implementation of the project;
• Handle efficiently ERTP’s procurement management system, which is based on the guidelines and procedures for the conduct of procurement under World Bank funded projects. Specifically, the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers for the procurement of goods, works and non- consulting and consultancy services;
• Establish a simplified procurement management tracking system that would monitor the implementation of procurement activities;
• Ensure the timely procurement of goods, works and services as identified in the approved Procurement Plan and in accordance with World Bank procurement regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016, revised August 2018 and September 2023
• Participate in project management meetings and World Bank Implementation Support Missions; including the preparation of all information required for the meetings and World Bank missions, in particular, the procurement records for facilitating post-procurement reviews.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement records to ensure that the bid/ tender evaluation process is documented in accordance with World Bank requirements.
• Constantly review procurement arrangements in relation to the procurement plan for alignment with grant agreements and identify weaknesses, if any, and measures that should be undertaken to mitigate the risks posed by identified weaknesses;
• Develop and Participate in the preparation of the Project’s Annual Procurement Plan, detailing contract packages for works, goods and services, the estimated cost for each package, the procurement or selection methods and processing times till completion of each procurement activity;
• Monitor procurement implementation and update the procurement plans prepared at the beginning of the project for the procurement of goods, works, and the procurement of consultant’s services annually and whenever it becomes necessary to do so;
• Ensure that all procurement activities are uploaded into STEP on time, including all contract management documents, and the relevant approvals are sought for each stage of the procurement process, where applicable.
• Prepare and arrange the publication of General Procurement Notices and Specific Procurement Notices (SPNs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs);
• In consultation with the WARDIP-Liberia PIU, coordinate the preparation of Terms of Reference (TORs) for the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) on consulting assignments, and Specifications for the preparation of bidding documents for goods, works and non-consulting services using the World Bank Standard Procurement Documents where applicable;
• Coordinate how bids are received, and participate in bid opening sessions, serve a secretary in evaluating bids and consultants’ proposals, and ensuring that the appropriate procurement regulations are followed to arrive at the recommendations for award to suppliers, contractors and consultants;
• Prepare award letters and contract agreements for signing by authorized representatives of the parties involved;
• Prepare amendments to contracts, where applicable, in collaboration with relevant team members concerned with the contract;
• Liaise with technical and financial units to ensure that payments to suppliers, contractors and consultants are made within the time stipulated in the contract agreements, and all payment records are properly filed in the individual contract files and in STEP; and
• Carry out any other relevant periodic duties that may be assigned by the National Project Coordinator from time to time.

• QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Public Procurement Management or any other relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Law, Project Management, Administration, Engineering etc with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management in the public or private sector, or
• First degree in Public Procurement Management or any other relevant discipline (e.g. Business, Law, Engineering, Public Administration or other relevant university degree, etc. with minimum 7 years post graduate experience in procurement, and contract management in the public sector);
• A professional qualification in procurement from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) U.K. or the Institute of Supply Management, (ISM) USA is an advantage.
• Must have good knowledge of procurement policies and procedures of multilateral financial institutions (e.g. the World Bank) and development organization agencies; as well as good knowledge of the institutional, technical, and commercial aspects of procurement;
• Excellent skills in procurement management and communications, both written and oral, demonstrated in previous jobs;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in procurement and contract management in the public or public sector with at least 2 years’ work experience on procurement management of World Bank funded projects; experience of STEP procurement system (World Bank online) is a must.
• Proven track record in working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate, and monitor his/her own work plan and those of subordinate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and to make appropriate links in work processes and anticipate next steps.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, including negotiation skills
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations
• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Well-developed organizational skills
• Thorough knowledge of Government and private sector institutional and organizational structures and operations in general. Experience in Liberia is an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of the operational modalities for national and international NGOs and donor funded projects, particularly the World Bank.

Performance Criteria

• Establish a simple procurement management tracking system that will monitor the implementation of procurement activities;
• Develop and Participate in the preparation of the Project’s Annual Procurement Plan, detailing contract packages for works, goods and services, the estimated cost for each package, the procurement or selection methods and processing times till completion of each procurement activity;
• Prepare and arrange the publication of General Procurement Notices and Specific Procurement Notices (SPNs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs) whenever required;
• Ensure that all procurement activities are uploaded into STEP and the relevant approvals are sought for each stage of the procurement process, where applicable.
• Prepare and arrange the publication of General Procurement Notices and Specific Procurement Notices (SPNs), and Expressions of Interest (EOIs) whenever required;

• TERMS OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The Procurement Specialist will be appointed for a period of one (1) year, renewable based on good performance.

• CONFIDENTIALITY

By accepting to take part in the invitation, the Consultant agrees to keep in confidence all information shared by the Liberian government authorities and the World Bank, whether written or oral, concerning the invitation and/or in relation to the government organizations’ business involved in this assignment which is not of public domain. The Consultant also agrees to use it only for the purposes of this activity and for no other reasons and not to disclose any of the said information to any third party.

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