Ministry of Finance
Recruitment of a Procurement Expert
Recruitment of a Procurement Expert
For The Public Private Partnership Secretariat (PPPU) In Kenya
This objective will be achieved through the provision of
technical expertise and building capacity to implement the Government’s Public
Private Partnerships (PPP) National program in Kenya.
The Public Private Partnerships Secretariat (PPPU) at the
Ministry of Finance is looking for a highly motivated international expert, for
a period of one (1) year renewable for a further term of one (1) year, to fill
the position of:
Procurement Expert (1 Post)
The PPP Procurement Expert is expected to perform the following
tasks:
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Manage the procurement of PPP Projects, from prequalification
stage up to and including contract effectiveness
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Manage, together with the legal expert in the PPPU, supervision
of preparation of contracts and tender documents within the legal and policy
framework of PPP in Kenya with Authorities/line ministries
·
Review and comment on chosen procurement method, contracts,
annexes and tender documents and discuss with advisors
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Represent PPPU in Final tendering evaluation committee during
bidding
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Review business case screening for eligibility for PPP program
from a business perspective
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Ensure output VS input prospective by Authorities for projects
proposed under PPP
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Assist in selection of advisors for PPP transactions
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Ensure implementation of PPP policies and procedures by
Contracting Authorities/line ministries in tendering for PPP Projects
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Review assumptions of PPP Procurement models structured by the
Transaction Advisor for PPP Projects
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Review the evaluation of public procurement projects to
determine the public sector comparator
·
Review comparison of received Procurement bids to public sector
comparator to determine Value for Money and decide on maximum level of
acceptable bids
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Manage the provision of capacity building to various PPP Nodes
on procurement of PPP projects, including international practice
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Supervise the issuance of standard prequalification and tender
documents by sector
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Ensure that the tendering and selection is implemented in a
fair, equitable and transparent manner and in accordance with the PPP Act and
regulations
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Manage the competitive dialogue sessions and procedures, if
applied
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Manage timely compliance of both parties to conditions precedent
of the PPP contracts
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Provide on the job training to local recruits during his/her
assignments to ensure capacity transfer and smooth Procurement operations of
the unit after assignment ends
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Carry out any other assigned duties related to PPP procurement.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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A university degree in commerce, law or a related field. Post
graduate studies will be an added advantage.
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Excellent spoken and written English.
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Team leadership and multitasking skills are necessary.
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A procurement executive with a minimum of 15 years’ experience
in the field of procurement.
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At least 5 years hands-on experience in PPP Procurement and at
least 3 years in managing procurement of PPP projects.
·
Procurement of at least one (1) PPP financially closed deal.
Knowledge of World Bank procurement guidelines and procedures will be an added
advantage.
Complete Application documents (curriculum vitae with details of
your qualifications, experience, day and evening telephone numbers, email
address and names of three referees) with Position reference and name clearly
marked on top should be emailed or sent to the address below.
Postal Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Project Manager
P.O Box 34542 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone No.: 254 - 20 - 2210271/2210341
Email: info@flstap.go.ke
Physical Address:
Project Implementation Unit
Attention: Project Manager
7th Floor, Anniversary Towers, North Tower.
Building No.19 Monrovia Street/University Way
Nairobi, Kenya.
Deadline for submission of Applications is Monday 28th January 2013 at 1600 hours Kenyan local time.
Procurement Specialist
For: Financial Secretary
