Procurement Specialist Millenium Challenge Account-II Phase Project

Vacancy Announcement MCA-II Phase Project

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is a U.S. government corporation established in 2004. Its mission is to provide assistance that will support inclusive and sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction in carefully selected developing countries that demonstrate a commitment to just and democratic governance, economic freedom, and investments in their citizenry.

In December 2018, MCC’s Board of Directors selected Indonesia as eligible to develop a second compact. The compact agreement will be valid for a period of five years. MCC’s work with Indonesia on the second compact is currently in the pre-implementation preparation stage, prior to “Entry-Into-Force” (EIF) of the compact agreement at which time the five-year implementation period begins. The Government of Indonesia is in the process of establishing an implementation entity, called the Millennium Challenge Account – Indonesia II (MCA-Indonesia II or “MCA”), to act as a designee in supervising and managing the implementation of the five-year MCC Compact Program in Indonesia.

The MCC Indonesia Compact is designed to improve the country’s transport and logistics infrastructure, developing high-quality, climate-conscious transportation infrastructure in five provinces while increasing access to finance for micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

On behalf of MCA-Indonesia II, we are seeking talented, highly qualified, and experienced Individual Consultants to take part in these interesting and challenging consulting services as:

Procurement Specialist Millenium Challenge Account-II Phase Project

The Procurement Specialist, under the supervision of the Procurement Director, is responsible for the coordination of procurement-related steps and internal reviews with other MCA staff and the Procurement Agent team, as well as the prioritization of procurement actions.

Job Responsibilities

• Placed under the supervision of the Procurement Director, the Procurement Specialist will assume the following functions.
• Assist the Procurement Director to drive efficiency at different stages of procurement of works, supplies and services in accordance with MCC guidelines and procedures manual.
• Ensure the Procurement Plan is reviewed and updated on a quarterly basis and ensure that MCA staff understand procurement lead times and requirements.
• Advise MCA staff to plan for and carry out their contract management and administration responsibilities.
• Analyze and refine Terms of Reference, descriptions of the technical specifications or other documents, initiated by management or project staff before submitting to the Procurement Agent.
• Support project staff and management in the establishment of panels for evaluating bids and proposals.
• Assist in developing plans for market outreach and advertising of procurement opportunities to local and international bidders.
• Participate in negotiations with local and international companies and consultants towards signing of contracts.
• Participate in the preparation and finalization of the Quarterly Requests for Funds Packages (QDRP).
• Participate in Program Closure operations as related to all procurement and contract activities, including contract administration, contract monitoring, responses to audit recommendations, and archiving of procurement records.