REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT OF ZANZIBAR

MINISTRY OF HEALTH

6 Barabara ya Health Office

S.L.P 236 MNAZIMMOJA

Postikodi 70467 Mjini Magharib Zanzibar

Tovuti: www.mohz.go.tz

Barua pepe: info@mohz.go.tz

REQUEST FOR EXPRESS OF INTEREST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS)

Country: The United Republic of Tanzania

Name of Project: Tanzania Maternal and Child Health Investment Program Contract Title: PROCUREMENT EXPERT TO SUPPORT PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT Credit No.: P170435

RFB Reference No.: TZ-MOHZ-421025-CS-INDV

Employer: PRINCIPAL SECRETARY, MINISTRY OF HEALTH - ZANZIBAR

Issued on: 30TH July, 2024

1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project that appeared in the United Nations Development Business (UNDB) 12TH September, 2023

The United Republic of Tanzania has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Tanzania Maternal and Child Health Investment Program, and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for the Employment of Procurement Expert to support Project Coordination Unit (PCU).

The Ministry of Health (MOH) Zanzibar is now seeking an experienced individual Procurement Expert to support PCU. The objective of this assignment is to ensure the timely implementation of the TMCHIP procurement process in accordance with the procurement plan which will guarantee the timely acquisition of goods, works and consulting services and also enhance the procurement capacity of Ministry of Health (MOH) staff. The selected Consultant is expected to play a key coordination role between all stakeholders in the procurement cycle. The duration of services is twelve (12) months. Full ToR can be obtained at the PMU Office

In order to qualify for these positions, the candidates shall meet the following experience and competence requirements below:

a) Education:

(i) Minimum of Advanced Diploma/degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or Procurement from recognized Universities. 

(ii) Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Engineering Management, Construction Management, or Procurement will be added advantage.

b) Working experience:

(i)Minimum of ten (10) years cumulative experience in procurement for Building Construction Projects.

(ii) Must have participated in procurement of Works, Goods, Services and associated elements for Donor Funded Projects for not less than five (5) years in the last ten (10) years.

(iii) Experience in preparation of Contracts and Contracts management;

(iv) Knowledge of Multilateral Banks Procurement Guidelines and Regulations;

(v) The candidate should be eligible and have no Conflict of Interest as per Bank's Procurement Regulations.

(vi) Should have well developed interpersonal and communication skills strong negotiations skills and ability to cultivate team spirit.

(vii) Must be a person of proven honesty and integrity with no criminal record, result oriented and proactive.

(viii) Must be able to work under pressure and tight deadlines; and

(ix) Computer knowledge and skills in Ms word, Ms excel and internet/email is a mandatory requirement. Knowledge in using World Bank STEP will be an added advantage.

c) Language and regional experience:

(i) Must have a working experience of at least three (3) years in developing countries and (ii) Proficiency in written and spoken English is mandatory.

5. The Consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank 'Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016, revised November 2017 and August 2018 edition, under Individual Consultants (IC) selection method. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to paragraph 3.14, 3.16 and 3.17 of the said Regulations, setting forth the World Bank's policy on conflict of interest.

The interested applicants should submit the curriculum vitae with expressions of interest and references indicating that you are qualified to perform the services. Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below or no later than 14th August 2024 (submissions via email are also acceptable). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Principal Secretary,

Ministry of Health

P.O.BOX 236

First Floor, Mnazi Mmoja

Zanzibar - Tanzania

Email: pmu@mohz.go.tz

The Principal Secretary Ministry of Health