Project Description
The Irrigated Agriculture Inclusive Development Project (IAIDP), a sector project, will increase agricultural value added by improving irrigation and strengthening agricultural value chains in three regions of Myanmar's central dry zone (CDZ).

Responsibilities of the International Procurement Specialist
a. Support and assist the Executing Agency in various stages of recruitment of consultants following QCBS procedure complying with ADB requirements:
(i) Assist in Advertising seeking the Expression of Interest (EOI) from the prospective consulting firms;
(ii) Assist in the preparation and submission of long list and shortlist of technically qualified consulting firms;
(iii) Support in preparation of the Request for Proposals (RFP) and its issuance to the shortlisted consulting firms;
(iv) Assist in conducting Pre-proposal conference, preparation and issuance of clarifications;
(v) Assist in opening and the evaluation of the technical proposals;
(vi) Assist in conducting the opening of the financial proposals, evaluate the financial Proposals and prepare the ranking of proposals; and
(vii) Assist in negotiating the contract with the first ranked firm and signing the Contract.
b. Support the Executing Agency in all aspects of Procurement of Works following Single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure complying with ADB requirements:
(i) Assist in preparation and finalization of Bidding Documents and Invitation for Bids (IFB) for procurement of various works and goods including Specifications and requirements, Bill of Quantities/ Schedules, qualification criteria and conditions of Contract using FIDIC MDB Harmonized edition for works contracts;
(ii) Assist in issuance of IFB;
(iii) Assist in conducting Pre-bid meeting, preparation and issuance of clarifications;
(iv) Assist in conducting bid opening and the evaluation of the technical bids;
(v) Assist in preparation and finalization of Technical Bid Evaluation Reports (TBER);
(vi) Assist in conducting opening of the financial bids and evaluate the financial bids;
(vii) Assist in preparation and finalization of Price Bid Evaluation Reports (PBER); and
(viii) Assist in contract negotiating with the LESR bidder and signing the Contract.
c) The Specialists shall also assist the Executing Agency and Implementing Agency in contract interpretation, contract administration and documentation on contractual matters, and any additional tasks as assigned time to time that are relevant to the assignment.

(i) a bachelor’s degree at minimum, and preferably a master’s degree or equivalent qualification in their field of specialization or a related field;
(ii) a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience;
(iii) demonstrated experience working on projects in Southeast Asia, preferably in Myanmar;
(iv) strong interpersonal and communication skills in English; and (v) a working knowledge of ADB’s safeguard, good governance, and anti-corruption policies.