Capacity Building Specialist

Professionalization of the Procurement Workforce through supporting the implementation of the Procurement Capacity Building and Professionalization Strategy, prepared with support of the World Bank through phase I of PFMI.

Enhancing Procurement Practices in Specific Sectors through supporting the development of a procurement strategy for pharmaceuticals, vaccines and medical supplies and the implementation of priority actions to achieve value for money and enhancing expenditure efficiency. Additionally, the project will support the development of standard bidding document (SBDs), particularly for information systems procurement.

Strengthening the HCPPP Policy Making, Monitoring and Oversight Role, and this will include initiatives that aim to institutional strengthening of HCPPP to meet its policymaking and oversight roles in monitoring the overall performance of the procurement system for efficiency, competition, and transparency.

• Coordinating the work of relevant consultants, hired by the HCPPP and/or by the World Bank, to assist with: (i) the implementation of the capacity building/training strategy for the procurement workforce, as well as other participants and stakeholders, and other steps to promote professionalization of the procurement function; and (ii) defining institutional and organizational arrangements for procurement capacity building and professionalization.
• Overseeing the implementation of the capacity building strategy in coordination with relevant national and international training institutes and other stakeholders.
• Overseeing the implementation of a proper communication plan and development of communication tools and messages to accompany and facilitate the implementation of the professionalization strategy and associated change management.
• Support HCPPP in strengthening the HCPPP Capacity Building Department to oversee, monitor and report on the delivery of capacity building programs and accreditation of procurement staff.
• Developing practitioners’ manuals and other capacity building tools, based on inputs from technical experts and HCPPP staff.
• Organizing conferences and other meetings and events, and devising sensitization and awareness campaigns and coordinating briefings for senior officials, related to procurement issues.

• Ensuring adherence to the provisions of the Grant Agreement; 
• Supervising and directing project staff and consultants in the performance of their respective duties; 
• Monitoring and evaluating activities under Component 4 of the project and ensuring their coordination and integration with the relevant stakeholders and the World Bank;
• Preparing an annual work plan and budget for Component 4 of the Project based on inputs from relevant stakeholders before the start of the fiscal year and submitting it to the World Bank for review and approval; 
• Preparing semi-annual project progress reports (technical, financial and procurement) and submitting them to the World Bank through the PMU in MOF.
• Ensuring maintenance of Project accounts and timely preparation of interim evaluations and financial statements;
• Preparing an Annual Report after the end of the fiscal year, summarizing the major outputs of the Component 4 of the Project; 
• Manage the selection of consultants and specialists, the preparation and approval of their terms of reference and administration of their agreements/contracts, and making necessary arrangements for briefing consultants and specialists and obtaining the bank’s no objections whenever needed as per the signed agreement;
• Reviewing and approving or arranging for the review and approval by the appropriate authorities, of all reports, plans, specifications and other material related to the Project; 
• Making necessary arrangements for the calling of bids, evaluations and awarding of contracts relating to Component 4 of the Project and obtaining the bank’s no objections whenever needed as per the signed agreement; 
• Organizing and administering, in consultation with appropriate authorities of any technical assistance, training or fellowship programs included in the Project; 
• Transferring knowledge to HCPPP staff.

1. A postgraduate university degree in human resources development and administrative sciences, or other relevant field, from recognized educational institutions.
2. A minimum practical experience of 15 years in the field of management of human resources, and capacity enhancement programs, including in designing training strategies, development of training programs, training needs assessments, delivery of mentoring and training, developing job descriptions and competency frameworks, etc. 
3. Experience working with policy makers, executive and senior managers to achieve established goals and lasting results. Knowledge of civil service law and regulations is a plus
4. Superior verbal and written skills in Arabic and English.
5. Be known for good conduct and well manners and have not been convicted of committing a felony or misdemeanor against ethics and public morality.