Procurement Consultant
French limited company SOFRECO LTD
Total years of experience :19 years, 9 Months
Name of project: Golovnaya 240 MW Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project” ADB Grant 0376-TAJ
Activities performed:
• Supervision and preparation of all relevant documents for the Golovnaya 240 MW Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project” ADB Grant 0376-TAJ;
• Contribute to the whole tendering and implementation cycle linked to any procurement;
• Check the compliance with ADB procurement rules of all the tendering and bidding documents;
• Advise to the BT-PMU during any procurement process linked to the project;
• Assist to the Team Leader and the International Procurement Specialist concerning all procurement issues
• Share procurement risk with PMU and agree on time-bound action plan to avoid the identified risk
Tajikistan Resilient Landscapes Restoration and Livelihoods Project (P171524 WB)
Activities performed:
• Implement procurement transactions using the World Bank's procurement planning and tracking tool (STEP);
• Updating the procurement plan and obtaining World Bank approvals through the STEP system;
• Preparation of Requests for Expression of Interest (REI), contract award notifications and publication through STEP and / or in local media and websites.
• Preparing procurement documents, evaluation reports, contracts and information related to the procurement process;
• Together with technical and FM specialists monitor and manage the progress of the execution of signed contracts;
• Lead procurement records/files (both in hard copy and electronic form);
• Ensure that suspended firms or individuals (listed on the World Bank website: www.worldbank.org/debarr) do not bid or enter into contracts with such firms and individuals;
• Handling procurement-related complaints, including proper filing and accounting, World Bank notification and preparation of responses;
• Preparation of procurement section in the draft Project Operational Manual(POM) and preparation of draft Project Procurement Strategy document(PPSD).
Name of assignment or project: TA-9407 TAJ: Dushanbe Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Project
Activities performed:
• Review all bidding documents prepared by the design engineers for the procurement of goods and works accordance ADB's Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time)
• Provide support in the process of selecting consultants and other service providers; review the TORs; prepare the consultant selection evaluation report;
• Review all bid documents for procurement of works and goods prepared by Consultants,
• Assist the project implementation group (PIG) and the tender evaluation committee in the tendering
• Coordinate the processes of non-objection by the ADB, during the procedures of evaluations of tenders and consultant's proposals
• Share procurement risk with PIG and agree on time-bound action plan to avoid or minimize the identified risk.
Conduct training and skill development sessions on ADB's procurement policy and procedures for relevant staff of IA, EA.
Activities performed:
• Provision of analytical support to the Project Appraisal Documents, Procurement Plan and Financial Plan;
• Participation in harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures consistent with effective pro-ject management;
• Supervision on Project Implementation Units (PIU) and various Governmental Agencies in the following sectors: energy, transport, road, water and agriculture;
• Analysis of quarterly progress reports, annual audited reports of projects and entity financial statements and provision to the Government;
• Annual review implementation of ADB, EBRD and WB funded Projects (Project Manage-ment, Process Analysis, and Data Analysis and Compliance activities);
• Support PIUs to familiarize with ADB, EBRD, WB and IDB guidelines and procedures, and ensure compliance with pro-ject agreements.
Public Procurement Capacity Building in Tajikistan Project (GRANT NO.TF 014081 WB)
Activities performed:
• To improve public procurement outcomes by training the civil servants involved in procurement at all levels;
• To ensure availability of certified procurement professionals to accelerate decentralization of procurement;
• Training oversight agencies (Chamber of Accounts, Prosecutors office and Internal Auditors) and others state organiza-tions to effectively supervise the public procurement and using of e-procurement system;
• Training the bidders to increase competition in public procurement and e-procurement system
Activities performed:
• Procurement specialist of Public Private Competitiveness Project (WB) (P130091)
• Supervision on procurement of (goods, works, and consulting services) all Projects financed by ADB, EBRD, WB and IDB;
• Participation and provision of analytical support in the design, processing, administration and evaluation of loan and TA projects with emphasis on procurement and contract man-agement;
• Member of Evaluation Committee on Procurement of (goods, works, and consulting ser-vices) all Projects financed by ADB, EBRD, WB and IDB;
• Participation on official opening of goods, works, and consulting services;
• Review of all Bid Evaluation Reports for procurement of works, goods and consulting ser-vices prepared by all Projects financed by ADB, EBRD, WB and IDB;
• Responsible for Consultant Selection on single auditor for Block Audit of ADB and WB funded Projects in the Republic of Tajikistan;
• Contract Negotiation with consultants;
• Annual review implementation of ADB and WB funded Projects
Activities performed:
• Supervision and administration of all ADB EBRD and WB Projects:
• Procurement and financial specialist of Private Sector Development Project(IDA TA);
• Improving Aid Coordination and Portfolio Management Project | 38239-012(ADB) which are implemented by SCISPM;
• Member of Evaluation Committee below listed ADB Projects:
• Rural Development Project (37530-013)
• Regional Power Transmission Interconnection Project (40043-013)
• Cotton Processing and Market Development Project (43082-012)
• Regional Customs Modernization and Infrastructure Development Project (37644-013)
• Regional Power Transmission Project (43150-022)
• Coordination of foreign aid provided to the Republic of Tajikistan from foreign international institutions and donors
• Review of all Bid Evaluation Reports for procurement of works, goods and consulting services prepared by all Projects fi-nanced by ADB, EBRD, WB and IDB;
• Key person for Consultant Selection on single auditor for Block Audit of MDBs funded Projects in the Republic of Tajikistan;
• Annual portfolio review of all Projects in Tajikistan
Second Poverty Alleviation Project (P008860-WB, co-financed DFID and Gov of Tajikistan)
Name of assignment or project: Second Poverty Alleviation Project (P008860-WB, co-financed DFID and Gov of Tajikistan)
Year: 10/2005 - 02/2007
Location: Tajikistan
Client: NSIFT
Main project features: To improve the living standards of the poor and vulnerable people through micro-projects, micro-finance services and community empowerment in areas served by the project.
Position held: Procurement and Finance Specialist
Activities performed:
NSIFT were closely involved and completed:
• Second Poverty Alleviation Project (P008860) (WB, co-financed DFID and Government of Tajikistan) which operated on the republic level. During the implementation of Project more than 300 micro projects were realized in education, health, water supply, power supply and road sector;
• Power Transmission Micro Project in Khatlon region;
• Community funds for promotion of basic education and rehabilitation of community infrastructure Project (Phase-1) financed by KFW;
• Prepare bid documents for procurement of work, goods and consulting services;
• Prepare the consultant selection evaluation report;
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process;
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule;
Assist with tax audits and tax returns.
Activities performed:
• Direct management of all procurement processes: preparation of bidding document for pro-curement of works and goods in with WB guidelines;
• Assistance in the selection, management and performance of contract;
• Performed sourcing, liaising and negotiating with new and existing suppliers to improve business;
• Provided outstanding customer service and ensured customer satisfaction;
• Reviewed supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice;
• Provided updates about procurement related progress and potential delays on a daily basis to the Business Manager
I graduated the university with honors.