The Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) of the Government of Lebanon is implementing the Green, Agri-food Transformation for Economic Recovery (GATE) project, funded by the World Bank (IBRD) with a total cost of US$200 million. CDR has established a project coordination unit and invites eligible local individual consultants to express interest in serving as Procurement Specialist, supporting CDR in procurement under the project (Ref: GATE-IC-PROC-17a / 17b). Selection follows the Individual Consultant Selection method under the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers.
Qualifications and experience:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BS or BE), Business, or an equivalent degree; a Master's degree is a plus.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar position in the public or private sector or in internationally financed projects (procurement, purchasing, supply chain, etc.).
- Excellent management skills.
- Knowledge of the concepts, principles and approaches of international procurement.
- Knowledge of the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers and applicable Standard Procurement Documents is an advantage.
- Knowledge of public procurement law, contract management and procurement in internationally funded projects, and the Lebanese public sector are a plus.
- Strong communication skills in English and Arabic; French is a plus.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Project is a plus.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiating skills, balancing project objectives and procurement requirements with beneficiaries' needs.
Shortlisted consultants will be invited for interview, and one consultant will be selected for negotiation. Interested individuals should submit an Expression of Interest and CV demonstrating their qualifications and relevant experience. The full Terms of Reference are available on the CDR website (Procurement section).
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 10 pages including the CV in the required CV format) by hand or carrier to the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), Tenders Department, Tallet Al Serail, Riad El Solh, Beirut, Lebanon, by Monday, 16 November 2026 at 12:00 noon Beirut local time. Submit one original, one copy and one electronic CD-ROM. Electronic submissions are not accepted.
Official application notice and Terms of Reference (GATE-IC-Proc-17a / 17b):
https://www.ppa.gov.lb/ar/tenders/details/13314
This page provides the notice and documents. Submit by hand or carrier as described above; electronic applications are not accepted.