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Primary Responsibilities As the Procurement & Contract Management Specialist, you will play a critical role in managing the full lifecycle of procurement activities aligned with government and multilateral donor agency guidelines. Your primary responsibilities will include: Procurement Planning: Develop and maintain annual procurement plans, in consultation with relevant stakeholders. Bidding & Tendering: Draft, review, and finalize bidding documents including RFPs, RFQs, and EOIs as per national and international procurement norms. Bid Management: Facilitate the bid evaluation process, coordinate with evaluation committees, and ensure transparency and compliance in selection processes. Contract Management: Oversee post-award contract administration including performance monitoring, milestone tracking, payment processing, and dispute resolution. Compliance & Reporting: Ensure procurement and contracting activities are in compliance with the applicable guidelines of the Government of India, Government of Maharashtra, and relevant donor agencies (World Bank, ADB, etc.). Capacity Building: Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and line departments on procurement best practices. Vendor Management: Maintain a database of qualified vendors and support pre-qualification and vendor performance assessments. Education Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Procurement, Public Policy, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Certification or coursework in Public Procurement or Contract Management (e.g., CIPS, CPPP) is highly desirable. Professional Experience Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in public procurement and contract management. Proven experience in at least two projects funded by multilateral agencies (e.g., World Bank, ADB, UN agencies, JICA). Strong understanding of Government of India and State Government procurement systems and GFR (General Financial Rules). Prior experience in infrastructure or disaster risk reduction projects will be preferred. Familiarity with e-procurement systems and public procurement platforms (e.g., GeM, CPPP). Skills & Competencies Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple procurement activities concurrently. High integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Desirable Attributes Experience working with government departments or public sector organizations. Exposure to multi-sectoral projects involving coordination with engineering, environment, and health teams. Understanding of disaster risk management frameworks and resilience planning. Skills: bidding & tendering,public procurement,negotiation skills,procurement contracts,procurement planning,bid management,organizational skills,analytical skills,vendor management,contract management,compliance & reporting,communication skills,attention to detail,capacity building Show more Show less
