Procurement Expert - Aizawl, India - Mott MacDonald

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    Job Description

    Key Duties:

  • Experience in procurement and contract management of public works related to infrastructure and investments, preferably at ULB level, is required.
  • Sectoral experience in solid waste management and working with local governments in India or other South Asian countries in the past will be preferred.
  • Has in depth knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement in development projects, financed by the government and its development partners.
  • Preferably well-acquainted with the World Bank's Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, July 2016 (Revised November 2017 and August 2018) and STEP requirements.
  • Working knowledge of any GePNIC based e-procurement system is desired. Specialized knowledge of and significant experience in substantive areas/aspects of procurement will be preferred.
  • Has in depth knowledge of procurement practices - use of internationally accepted contract documents for works, goods and services, sound understanding of principles underlying good procurement practices and international agencies' procurement guidelines; understanding of WB/Government's procurement Act and regulations; analytical capability in identifying and resolving procurement issues.
  • Has experience handling similar projects at the local government level Has experience of working in large development projects funded by multilateral agencies such as the World Bank, ADB, among others. Excellent IT / computer skills including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power point etc) are required
  • Candidate Specification

    Candidate Qualification:

  • Master's degree in civil engineering or related engineering/management discipline is required.
  • Fluency in English is required and fluency in Malayalam will be preferred.
  • Job Profile

    We can offer (subject to Company's policy):

  • Agile and safe working environment
  • Competitive annual leave and sick leaves
  • Group incentive scheme
  • Group term life insurance, Workmen's compensation and Group medical insurance coverage
  • Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities
  • Global collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • Digital Innovation and Transformation
  • Other Information

    Equality, diversity and inclusion
    We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

    Agile working
    At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.

    More about Mott MacDonald
    We're a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
    Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
    A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs.
    Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence