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22 July 2023

Specific Procurement Notice

Request for Bids Goods

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS EXTENDED

Country: Sierra Leone
Purchaser: Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
Project: The West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP-2)
Contract title: Procurement of Nineteen (19) 4WD Vehicles with its accessories
Country: Sierra Leone
Grant No. : E1160-SL
Project ID: P178132
RFB Reference No: SL-MAFS-348027-GO-RFB
IFB Issued Date: 30th June 2023
IFB Closing Date: 14th August,2023

1. The Government of Sierra Leone through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of The West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP-2) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Procurement of Nineteen (19) 4WD Vehicles with its accessories for the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

2. The Project Management Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement Nineteen (19) 4WD Vehicles with its accessories for the Ministry of Ministry of Agriculture project Management Unit.

No Description of Procurement: QTY Bid Security Delivery Period
1. The Supply of Three (3)
Full-size SUV (4WD) Vehicles Nineteen (19) Seventeen Thousand United States Dollars (USD 17,000) Eight (8) Weeks

3. The Supply of Sixteen (16) Open Double Cabin Pickup Trucks (4WD)

3. Bidding will be conducted through National competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” November 2020 Procurement Regulations edition as per legal agreement] (“Procurement Regulations”) and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.

4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information and inspect the bidding document during office hours 0900 to 1600 hours at the address given below.

5. The bidding document in English may be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fees of One Thousand New Leones (NLe 1,000.00) or in a convertible currency. The Bidding is open to all suppliers/manufacturers who can demonstrate the financial capacity with experience to supply the required fleet to the Government of Sierra Leone. The bidding document may be sent via email upon request upon payment. The method of payment will be by Bank transfer, Wire transfer and Direct payment in the Account listed below:
Banker: Sierra Leone Commercial Bank
Account Name: West Africa Food Systems Resilience Program
Account Number: 003001107762112179
SWIFT BIC: SLCBSLFR
Bank Address: Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown.

6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 11:00 am on Monday 31st July, 2023( Has now been amended/extended to Monday 14th August,2023) and Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below at 11:00 am on Monday 31st July, 2023 (Has now been amended/extended to Monday 14th August,2023)
All bids must be accompanied by:
 A Bid Security of Seventeen Thousand United States Dollars (USD 17,000) or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency must be included within the sealed bid and satisfy the following conditions:
 be in favour of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
 may be invoked if the bidder, upon the award of the contract, refuses to maintain the terms and conditions of the earlier submitted bid.
 A financing proposal with evidence of financial capability which should match a minimum of the bidders bid price.
 Signed Bid Form, Price Schedule and Schedule of Requirement
 A valid tax Certificate.
 A Business Registration Certificate
 A Business Profile of the Supplier
 Manufacturer’s Authorization
 Evidence of Experience in Similar Services/Supplies (financing or supply of vehicles and spares)
 Brochure/Photos of the exact vehicles the bidder intends to supply under the agreement.

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amounts indicated above or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency. The Bidder shall seal the original and each copy of the bid, in separate envelopes, duly marking the envelopes as “ORIGINAL (1)” and “COPY (3).” The envelopes shall then be enclosed in an outer envelope and sealed.

8. “Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.”

9. The address(es) referred to above is (are):
Procurement Specialist
West Africa Food System Resilience Program (FSRP-2)
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
Youyi Building, Ground Floor, West Wing
Brookfields, Freetown
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Tel: +23276-85-95-63

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07 July 2023

SIERRA LEONE GOVERNMENT
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
SIERRA LEONE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION PROJECT(SLDTP) - GRANT No. E1130-SL
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Recruitment for the Position of Procurement Specialist for the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project.
I. Project Background
The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has committed to transforming its economy based on a more inclusive and human-centric digital growth and development approach. A high-level vision for the digital economy is articulated in the new National Digital Development Policy (NDDP), which was approved by the Cabinet in December 2021 setting the GoSL's vision to transform Sierra Leone into an inclusive digital economy and society and to leverage digital technology to support the GoSL to deliver on its national development plan effectively and efficiently. The Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SLDTP) aims to expand access to broadband internet, increase digital skills and improve government capacity to deliver public services digitally. The project will support the development of a strong enabling environment for the nation's digital transformation and digital development agenda as articulated in the National Digital Development Strategy.
II. Project Description
The Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SLDTP) is a five-year International Development Association (IDA)-funded project supported with a US$50 million grant. The project's main implementing agency is the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC). The proposed Project Development Objective (PDO) is to expand access to broadband internet, enhance digital skills and improve government capacity to deliver public services digitally. The SLDTP proposes four integrated and mutually reinforcing components, with a fifth component dedicated to contingent response to future emergencies (Contingent Emergency Response Component, CERC). Component 1 - Expanding Digital Access and Increasing Resilience of the Digital Environment; Component 2 - Digital Skills Development and Innovation
Component 3 - Laying Key Foundations for Digital Government Services and Systems
Component 4 - Project Management and Implementation Support; and Component 5 - Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC).
The proposed activities integrated into Components 1, 2, and 3 are designed to support the Government in building resilient and inclusive policies by strengthening its legal and regulatory frameworks, scaling up the citizen-centric digital public service delivery by reinforcing the government portal and relevant MDAs 2 capacity. By enhancing the service delivery infrastructure and platforms, the project will support ensuring continuity of public services in times of crisis.
III. Objective
The objective of the assignment is to recruit a Procurement Specialist for the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project as part of the staffing for Project Coordination Unit (PCU). The overall responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist are: (i) to support the PCU, and other beneficiary institutions, such as MIC, Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre (NCCC) and National Commissions Authority (NaTCA), in all procurement aspects of the project in line with relevant procurement laws in Sierra Leone and the World Bank Procurement Regulations; (ii) to support the implementation of procurement activities, including recruitment of consultants and procuring goods and services, related to the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project; (iii) to provide on-the-job training to MIC staff to facilitate the efficient procurement arrangements for the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project.
IV. Scope of Tasks and Deliverables
The Procurement Specialist will work under the guidance of the PCU Coordinator of Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project and the MIC management, liaising and working with other staff from technical implementation agencies (MIC, DSTI, NCCC and NATCA) and other beneficiary institutions. The individual will be accountable for ensuring all procurements are conducted in accordance with the World Bank Procurement Guidelines and Procedures as well as in accordance with the GoSL Public Procurement Act. The individual will transfer knowledge and expertise of the World Bank and the GoSL procurement procedures to MIC staff.
The essential duties and responsibilities listed below will be carried out in the context of providing support to MIC and PCU on full-time basis.
Specific tasks to be carried out by the individual consultant include, but are not limited to, the following components:
Procurement Process Management o Provide advice and ensure that all the procurement activities of the project conform and are compliant with the Project Implementation Manual and World Bank Procurement Guidelines; o Initiate, coordinate and prepare Procurement Plans (PPs) for procurement under the project; o Establish a simplified Procurement Tracking System for MIC for monitoring of the Program procurement activities; o Update the General Procurement Notices (GPN) annually, and Specific Procurement Notices
(SPN), and Expression of Interests (EOI) when required; o Provide procurement advice to the PIU on all aspects of Terms of Reference (TOR) and Request for Proposals (RFPs), evaluation of Expression of Interest (EOI) and Technical and Financial Proposals for selection of Consultants for Technical Assistance; o Prepare Bidding Documents for the procurement of goods and services in accordance with activities defined in the Procurement Plan for the project using the World Bank's Standard Bidding Documents, prepare Project customized Bidding Documents and Request for Proposals (RFP). This should include customized national competitive bidding (NCB) documents and standardized Forms to be used for Shopping Methods; o Handle communications relating to procurement within the project with all the technical implementing agencies and beneficiary institutions as well as with the World Bank team working on the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project; o Ensure that complete documentation is maintained on all procurement cases;
- Coordinate and respond to procurement queries, disputes, and complaints;
- Prepare Bid/Proposal Evaluation Reports and Award Recommendations for approval by the Procurement Committee or appropriate approving body; o Prepare Requests for No-objection for the World Bank for stages of procurement activities as required by Bank Guidelines; o Provide contract management oversight for Works and Consultancy Services Contracts; o Establish a performance monitoring database for all suppliers and consultants, and ensure timely updates of the system;
- Establish a central procurement filing system, and ensure all related documents are included in the respective files;
- Coordinate preparation of post procurement reviews by the Bank and in Bank supervision missions; o Liaise with Head of Procurement, Project Fiduciary Management Unit (PFMU) on project
- Maintain procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories, compiling data on these for internal monthly reports
procurement and any issues affecting procurement in the project; o Carry out any other periodic duties that may be assigned by the Project Manager Vendor Management
- Maintain list of vendors supplying various items; o Develop and execute measurement tools to accurately gauge vendors' performance (quality, delivery times, etc.) and communicate results internally and externally as necessary;
Procurement Reporting o Prepare and quality assure evaluation reports to submit through the Project Coordinator for onward submission to the World Bank for approval;
- Follow up with concerned government departments and the World Bank to have the evaluation reports and procurement plan/documents approved in a timely manner; o Monitor and report the procurement implementation status and progress to GoSL and the World Bank as required; o Perform other tasks as assigned by the Project Coordinator as needed by all the Units in support to achieve the highest level of compliance, customer satisfaction at an optimum cost.
Building knowledge and capacity o Build procurement management capacity in the office of the MIC and technical implementing agencies through training, on the job coaching and mentoring of procurement staff and technical staff involved in procurement processes; o Develop training plans and deliver short training sessions to staff from MIC;
- Provide guidance and technical support to the MIC on reporting requirements for Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project; o Provide any other procurement supporting duties as may be required by the MIC management o Any other matter as delegated by the Project Manager
The Procurement Specialist shall deliver the following outputs:
- Annual Procurement Plans and monthly updates in place; o Weekly and Monthly Procurement and Contract Management status reports/updates; o Monthly update of procurement monitoring form to be provided to all user departments; o Procurement documents preparation for the supply of goods, works and services timely as the need arises; o Monthly Contracts Implementation Status reports for all contracts showing the total amount of the contract, amount already paid and balance to be paid on each contract o Regular procurement performance reports for staff participating in procurement cycle e.g. at evaluation, Contracting Management stages as well bottlenecks identified o Contracts Register in place
V. Qualifications and Experiences Education: o Advanced degree (minimum Masters degree) preferably in Procurement and/or Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Development Management, Social Sciences or a related field.
Experience: o A minimum of 7 years' post qualification experience in Public Procurement practices and procedures in reputable organizations, Government agency or other donor funded projects with at least 3 years in senior management position. o Minimum of 5 years of experience in handling, managing or overseeing national procurement for World Bank or other international donor-funded or administered projects; o Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, training experience, ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints; o Demonstrated computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office suite especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint; o Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently, or under minimum supervision; o Demonstrated ability to adapt to challenges and changes in the workplace. o Experience with World Bank/other Multilateral Financial Institutions procurement policies and procedures; o Familiarity with planning and holding tenders for goods, works and services o Demonstrated an experience in contract management at supervisory level; o Strong organization skills and ability to work in a team-oriented, dynamic and diverse environment; o Experience in delivering trainings and capacity-building programmes at the local level; o Demonstrated an experience in contract management at supervisory level; o Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting procedures effectively
Other Relevant Skills o Fluency in English language is essential; o Excellent written and oral communication skills; o High level interpersonal and relationship-building skills; o Ability to communicate and work effectively with persons of various cultures and religions.
VI. Reporting Responsibility
The Procurement Specialist will report to the Project Coordinator of the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project. The individual consultant will prepare and submit to the Project Coordinator, quarterly, semi-annual and annual procurement reports as inputs into the Project Management Reports and, in addition, will prepare other reports, as and when needed.
VII. Contract Duration
The initial duration of assignment will cover a period of one year in the first instance extendable for additional one-year terms subject to successful evaluation of performance at the end of each term. The expected start date for the position is September 2023.
VIII. Mode of Application
All applications should be accompanied by an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents (certificates) with the names and addresses of three referees, one of which should be the last or current employer and addressed to:
The Project Coordinator,
Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project,
Ministry of Information and Communications,
8th Floor Youyi Building, Freetown, Sierra Leone,
Tel: +23276 242 892
All applications can be submitted electronically by email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or physically at the reception of the Digital Development project PCU office at the above address. The project will acknowledge receipt of your email or physical application in writing using the mode of submission. Please indicate clearly on the envelope or in the email subject heading and attachment the position for which application is made.
Closing Date: Check invoices to ensure correct price, follow through to ensure that materials ordered have been The Closing Date and time for receipt of applications is 27th July, 2023 at 12:00 am GMT. received, examine the condition of materials received, and approve invoices for payment; and Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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20 July 2023

CRS JOB ADVERT – INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
CRS is recruiting for the position of Procurement Assistant
If you are interested and your profile matches the requirements, please read the below job descriptions, and follow the instructions to submit your application package.
Job Title:Procurement Assistant
Department: Operations
Reports To: Manager
Country: CRS-Sierra Leone.
Duty Locations: CRS Freetown – 15% Travel to the field is required travel, if applicable
About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
Job Summary:
You will effectively perform various activities throughout the procurement cycle to assist the acquisition of goods and services in support of the delivery of high-quality programming to the poor and vulnerable. Your abilities will allow you to successfully support the quality and efficiency of procurement and purchasing activities applying the principles of stewardship, integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Supports requestors to prepare complete and comprehensive Purchase Requisition Forms.
- Assists with the maintenance of the procurement plan and the procurement tracking tool to facilitate timely communication of procurement/purchase needs, status updates on progress of all orders, and effective and efficient service delivery.
- Assists the Procurement Officer in the continuous search for competent, reputable, and reliable suppliers of goods or services.
- Visits suppliers (company site, stores, and/or production facilities) to collect information and support the due diligence process.
- Purchases items following CRS procurement documents (i.e., Purchase Order), instructions, and standards.
- Prepares Payment Requests, ensuring all the supporting documentation is accurate and on file to assist the timely payment to vendors; and follows up with requestors, suppliers, and other relevant parties to address any deficiencies and/or discrepancies.
Basic Qualifications
- High School diploma required.
- Minimum of 2 years work experience in supporting procurement/purchasing, logistics, and/or administration processes and activities.
- Good writing skills.
- Knowledge of local market conditions.
- Knowledge in MS Office package (Excel and Word).
Required Languages - English
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 15 %.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong attention to detail with good organizational, time management and prioritization skills.
- Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized organizational codes of ethics
- Strong customer service orientation with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results oriented.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree a plus.
Supervisory Responsibilities (if none, state none)
Key Working Relationships:
Internal
External
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
- Integrity
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Builds Relationships
- Develops Talent
- Strategic Mindset
- Accountability & Stewardship
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to safeguarding-related topics.
WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. CRS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To apply for this position please click the below link:
https://launchpadrecruitsapp.com/apply/0ed9fade43c1de33a5061ff7
Also send a copy of your application package to the desk Officers, Ministry of Employment and Social Security, New England and Extension Offices in Applicants’ Locations
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Closing Date for the receipt of application packages is 24th July 2023

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07 July 2023

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20 July 2023

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07 July 2023

Recruitment of Eighteen (18) Inland Valley Swamp (IVS) Technicians
1. Introduction
The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) has received financing from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Adaption Fund (AF), OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) and Toni Blair Institute (TBI) towards the cost of Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (AVDP). The project is placed under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and managed by a Program Implementation Unit (PIU). AVDP is a six year project and will be implemented in all 15 agricultural districts of the country. The goal of AVDP is livelihoods and climate change resilience of rural farming households in Sierra Leone improved, while the project development objective (PDO) is to promote agriculture as a business for enhanced incomes and reduced rural poverty, among 42,985 rural households. Government intends to apply a portion of the proceeds of this funding to eligible payments for the engagement of Eighteen (18) IVS Technicians .
2. Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Under the Supervision of The Regional Irrigation Engineer, the IVS Technician will be required to liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture (AED) and IVS FBO/IVS Community to perform the following technical task and report:
1. Ensure that water control structures are done correctly with reference to earth work guide, design and specification.
2. Work with community beneficiary or labour force to make sure that bunds are constructed according to earth work guide, design and specification.
3. Work in collaboration with Youth contractors to mobilize members or labour for work during IVS rehabilitation.
4. In collaboration with youth contractors mark time sheet, technical field work and work achieve on a daily bases at each IVS location.
5. Update AED/MAF and AVDP Irrigation Engineer on work achieve every two weeks (biweekly report) at each IVS site.
6. Report to AED/MAF and Regional Irrigation Engineer of any mishap going on in the field.
7. In collaboration with FBO members, provide local construction materials like sand, aggregates/boulders, bamboo canes, sticks/bush pole to be used as pegs etc. free of cost during IVS rehabilitation/development.
8. In collaboration with IVS beneficiary community or labour force shall be responsible for IVS field implementation, operation and maintenance of the IVS to achieve full development/rehabilitation.
9. In consultation with the AED/MAF and AVDP Irrigation Engineer, shares progress reports of rehabilitation work with PMU/AVDP, MAF visitors, IFAD Supervision Missions.
10. Undertake and supervise labour on specialize duties related to finishing of IVS infrastructures such as: finishing of bed level of drains and canals, slicing of bunds, drains and canals, placement of boulders on the downstream end of the spillway etc.
11. Serve as site supervisor/works foreman in the absence of the AED/MAF Engineer and the AVDP IVS TEAM.
12. Participate effectively during supervision and monitoring by AVDP and MAF staff. This include the supply of information related to the work and measurements of lengths, distances and areas of infrastructures.
13. Guide in the formulation of work time tables / schedules for the effective use of
Community labour
14. develop a cluster of five IVS sites each
(Minimum of 50ha)
3. Duration.
The Technician will be engaged for initial period of twelve (12) months, renewal will be based on satisfactory performance.
4. Qualification
- At least a certificate in IVS rehabilitation/development or a diploma in civil engineering, irrigation (preferably IVS), agricultural engineering or an equivalent field
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in developing irrigation schemes or experience in Inland Valley Swamp rehabilitation/development
5. Submission of Application:
Interested candidates should submit their applications including cover letter, Curriculum Vitae and relevant certificates to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on or before, Friday, 21st July, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Please ensure that the subject of the email bears the description: “ Application for the Post of IVS Technician”