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REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
(CONSULTING SERVICES – INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)
Name of Project: Regional Climate Resilience Project 2 (RCRP2).
Project ID: P181308
Assignment Title: Individual Consultant (IC) – Senior Procurement Consultant
Reference No. ET-AUC-499229-CS-INDV.
1. Background
The African Union Commission (AUC) has received financing from the World Bank toward
the cost of Regional Climate Resilience Project 2 (RCRP2) and intends to apply part of the
proceeds for consulting services.
The consulting services (“the Services”) include Selection of an Individual Consultant (IC)
– Senior Procurement Consultant.
The project’s objective is to strengthen climate information systems for resilience and
disaster risk management in Africa; enhance climate resilience in Africa’s water systems;
and strengthen resilience of communities to water-related disasters in Africa.
2. Objectives of the assignment
The overall objective of the consultancy service is to ensure that all procurement
activities related to the project are conducted in accordance with the Bank's procurement
regulations, the Financing Agreement, and the project's specific procurement plan. The
Senior Procurement Consultant will provide technical support and guidance throughout
the procurement process, from planning and solicitation to contract award and
management, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and fairness. Additionally, the Senior
Procurement Consultant will build the capacity of the project team to enable them to be
equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to carry out procurement activities
effectively and in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards
3. Scope of Work
Under the overall guidance of the Supply Chain Management Division (SCMD) of the
African Union Commission (AUC) and in close collaboration with other AUC and RCRP2
Project personnel, the Senior Procurement Consultant will actively participate in the
development of the Procurement Plan, preparation of various procurement documents, and
regular reporting. He/she will, as evaluation committee member, assess tenders, oversee
contract awards, monitor implementation of signed contracts, and document the outcomes.
Additionally, under the guidance of the Procurement Specialist at the AUC headquarters,

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the Senior Procurement Consultant will provide advice to clients and project staff on
procurement activities and issues that cut across work units.
4. Duration and Timing
Contract duration will initially be for twelve (12) months with possibility of extension for
the entire project period, based on satisfactory performance.
5. Duty Station
The consultant will be based in the AU Headquarters in the Supply Chain Management
Division under the AUC Operation Support Service Directorate.
6. Required Qualifications and Experience
The Individual Consultant (IC) is expected to have the following qualifications and
experience:
1) Possession of at least a master’s degree in Procurement or Supply Chain
Management or Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, or a related
field, supplemented by postgraduate training in procurement or related subject, or
an equivalent level of professional experience.
2) Sound knowledge of standard procurement methods and procedures based on
UNCITRAL model law with particular emphasis on experience with the World
Bank procurement procedures as significant advantage.
3) A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience including at least
three years of continuous senior-level procurement work in the World Bank-funded
projects.
4) Familiarity with procurement procedures and documentation of both the World
Bank and the AUC will be considered an added advantage.
5) Experience in conducting training, capacity building, and setting up procurement
systems in a new organisation will be a distinct advantage.
6) Proficiency in computer applications is essential, including Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, Power Point.
7) Proven ability to work and interact with people from diverse professional, social
and cultural backgrounds.
8) Fluency in written and spoken English/French. Knowledge of other African Union
working languages would be an added advantage.
9) Excellent analytical skills and report writing.

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7. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
1) Excellent planning, organizational and writing skills.
2) Excellent communication skills, ability to work in multicultural environments, and
ease in interpersonal relationships;
3) Reliable and responsible personality and capacity to work under demanding
professional circumstances and in an international environment;
4) Excellent coordination and negotiation skills;
5) Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills;
6) Experience in dealing with senior business executives and government officials;
7) Good team player while being independent and able to work autonomously.
8. REFERENCES
Verifiable references and membership of professional organization(s). Previous work
experience in projects funded by the World Bank would be a strong advantage.
9. Evaluation Criteria
The Candidates shall be evaluated based on the criteria provided below;
Evaluation Criteria
1. General experience: 10%
Use the general experience indicated in the ToR.
2. Specific Experience relevant to the assignment: 50%
Use the Specific Experience relevant to the assignment indicated in the ToR.
3. Qualifications: 30%
Use the required qualifications indicated in the ToR.
4. Language: 10%
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment are attached to this request for
expressions of interest.
The African Union Commission now invites eligible individuals (“Consultants”) to indicate
their interest in providing the Services. Interested Individual Consultants should provide
information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience
to perform the aforementioned Consultancy Services.
The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and
3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016, revised

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to the sixth edition February 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World
Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Individual Consultant selection
method set out in the Procurement Regulations.
Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 to
1700 hours.
Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form following the above shortlisting
criteria to the address below (in person, or by mail) before 03rd December 2025 at 15:00
Hours Local Time, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Only submitted Expression of Interests (EoIs) mentioning the reference number “ET-AUC-
499229-CS-INDV“ in the subject field of the e-mail, will be considered.

African Union Commission,
Attn: Head, Supply Chain Management Division - Operations Support Services
Directorate
Building C, 3rd Floor,
P.O Box 3243, Roosevelt Street
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251 (0) 11 551 7700 – Ext 4305
Fax: +251 (0) 11 551 0442; +251 11-551-0430
E-mails: [email protected]