Vacancies

Chief Procurement specialist 

OJSC "Electric Power Plants" announces the recruitment of the Chief Procurement specialist under the Uch-Kurgan HPP modernization project

Project "Modernization of the Uch-Kurgan HPP" financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Chief Procurement Specialist (individual consultant)

The objective is to support the OJSC “Electric Power Plants” (EPP) PIU-Uch Kurgan in procurement aspects of the project. The individual consultant will work for EPP PIU-Uch Kurgan to ensure that all procurement processes are implemented in accordance with the ADB policies and guidelines, and he/she will report to the PIU-Uch Kurgan manager.

The expert will be hired for an initial period of 12 months, with the extension anticipated until the completion of all procurement tasks, subject to the expert’s satisfactory performance.

Primary place of work: Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, with regular site visits to Uch-Kurgan HPP. The primary work location may be changed to Kara-Kul or Shamaldysay based on the proposals received from qualified candidates residing in the respective areas of the Kyrgyz Republic, and subject to the consent of the nominated candidate.

Tasks:

The Chief Procurement Specialist will coordinate and supervise all procurement activities of the project, adhering to ADB procurement guidelines and according to the Procurement Plan in the PAM. The expert should have a university degree in law, business administration, finance, and economics, or another related field. The expert should have at least 2 years of experience in the procurement of goods and services, preferably under ADB-financed projects or internationally funded projects; proven ability to manage international procurement of goods and services; strong computer literacy, including Excel; and be fluent in English, Russian, and Kyrgyz. With the supervision of the Head of PIU and Deputy Head of PIU, the expert will: 

• Carry out international and national bidding processes for the procurement of goods in accordance with the ADB requirements and procedures;
• Carry out selection of consulting services in accordance with the ADB requirements and procedures;
• Ensure that the procurement of goods, services, and training is in accordance with the approved procurement plan and is undertaken in a timely and effective manner, in accordance with the ADB Guidelines, the grant agreements, and the PAM;
• Review and update from time to time the project procurement plan in consultation with the PIU management, and forward each update in electronic format to the ADB for no objection.
• Prepare bidding documents in accordance with the ADB standard bidding documents and submit to ADB for review.
• Identify sources and prepare notifications of bidding opportunities through advertising as appropriate. Prepare general procurement notices and special procurement notices, with inputs on substantive issues from the PIU management, and ensure publication in local and international websites and newspapers as appropriate, in accordance with the ADB guidelines;
• Issue bidding documents to potential bidders;
• Obtain expressions of interest from consulting firms or individuals and forward them to the bid committee for the preparation of a shortlist.
• Prepare and finalize the request for Proposals (RFP) packages for each consultancy required. Submit RFPs to ADB for review.
• Participate in evaluation committees and assist committee members in the evaluation of bids/proposals;
• Based on the findings of the evaluation committee, prepare an evaluation report and submit it to ADB for review.
• Prepare draft contracts and ensure contracts are signed with appropriate suppliers or consultants; send copies of signed contracts to the ADB.
• Monitor and administer contracts for goods, works, and services under the project;
• Inform suppliers of any breakages, damages, or defects in the goods supplied and ensure that these are remedied.
• Ensure payments to consultants are made in accordance with the payment schedule established in the contract.
• Ensure payments to eligible suppliers are made in accordance with the contract and contingent on acceptance of the certificate of goods by the Client’s representatives.
• Manage all actions related to disputes with consultants or suppliers and warranties for the goods procured, and inform ADB and the Client accordingly.
• Report the status of procurement for each activity to the PIU management on a monthly basis or as required; and
• Maintain all documentary records relating to procurement under the Project for scrutiny by the independent auditor and the ADB supervision missions. 

Qualification: 

• University degree in law, business administration, economics, and finance, or other related fields. Education in procurement, certificates of professional accreditation, and procurement skills are an advantage. - 10%
• At least 2 years of experience as a Procurement Specialist. Experience in Projects funded by ADB, WB, and other international donors is preferred - 50%
• Proven knowledge of ADB Procurement Guidelines and procedures for procurement of goods, works, and consulting services. – 20%
• Written and spoken English at a working level, as well as knowledge of the Russian language, are required; knowledge of Kyrgyz is an advantage. - 20% 

All interested candidates are encouraged to submit CVs in Russian and English, indicatingthe  title of the vacancy announcement, contact details of the participant (phone number, email address), until 17:00 on 22 August 2025 to the following address: Bishkek, Bayalinova str 44, tel: 0312 66 17 95, or to the Project Implementation Unit e-mail: piu3@es.kg

Also, the candidates may apply online via ADthe B Consultant Management System (CMS) at (http://cms.adb.org)