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Procurement Expert with a specialisation in Infrastructures (REF: PEI/12/11)

The position:

The Procurement Expert will be responsible for:

  • Coordinating the preparation of the technical and tendering documents required in the context of preparation of investment / infrastructure projects and other types of projects
  • Directly drafting tender documents in full compliance with the applicable procurement rules [PRAG and FIDIC] and technical documents within his/her domain of competence
  • Implementation the procedures applicable for the mobilisation and coordination of ad-hoc non-key experts in relation to his/her area of intervention
  • Quality control over tender documents and technical documents within his/her domain of competence.

Qualifications and skills:

  • A diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional experience
  • Excellent analytical, appraisal and planning skills, along with personnel management skills.
  • Excellent command of both written and spoken English
  • Excellent analytical and document drafting skills and ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
  • Good analytical, appraisal and planning skills
  • Ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with others and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Experience in dealing with senior government officials and ability to build consensus at all levels
  • Good understanding of the challenges faced by transition countries in identifying and preparing quality programmes/projects for EU financing
  • Computer literacy: MS Office applications as a minimum
  • Previous long term work experience in Central or East European countries would be an asset
  • Previous experience in the context of the IPA is an advantage

General professional experience:

  • Preferably 10 years (5 years is a minimum) in preparation and/or management of investment projects in the context of IFI funding
  • Excellent knowledge (gained through actual practical experience) of the FIDIC rules of management of contracts.

Specific professional experience:

  • Preferably 10 years (5 years is a minimum) in preparation, implementation and management of investment projects in the context of EU pre-accession and/or cohesion policies
  • Excellent knowledge (gained through actual practical experience) of the PCM techniques and the PRAG
  • Experience in preparing feasibility studies for investment projects funded by the EU would be an advantage

To apply:

Should you be interested in the position described, please forward your CV to axc@kantor-group.eu referring to the position code PEI/12/11.