4.6.2 Recruitment of Procurement Officer for WASH Related Activities

Republic of South Sudan Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation REGIONAL CLIMATE RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR EASTERN & SOUTHERN AFRICA Post Title WASH Procurement Officer Type of Appointment Individual Consultant (Local Hire) Reference No: SS-MWRI-496990-CS-INDV Duration 12 months Reporting Project Manager Duty Station Juba – South Sudan

• Background

The Government of the Republic of South Sudan (GRSS), through the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (MWRI), is implementing the Regional Climate Resilient Program (RCRP) (P180171) and preparing the South Sudan National WASH Project (NWP) with financing from the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank. The National WASH Project will address the country’s low access to clean water (39%) and sanitation (14%) and seeks to strengthen national systems for water supply, sanitation, and hygiene. Both Projects also support institutional strengthening, including technical assistance to revise and enact the 2013 Water Bill, enhance sector coordination, clarify institutional mandates, and build sub-national capacity aligned with the Local Government Act (2009). A joint Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will manage both Projects. The PIU requires technical assistance to support project management, fiduciary systems, environmental and social safeguards, monitoring and evaluation, and procurement. To ensure smooth implementation of the RCRP and NWP, the PIU will recruit a Procurement Officer to support the Senior Procurement Specialist (SPS) and MWRI staff to carry out project procurement in accordance with the terms of the Grant Agreement, the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers, national legislation and international best practice.

• Objective of the assignment

The objective of this assignment is to support the Senior Procurement Specialist in managing all procurement activities under the RCRP and NWP in full compliance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (July 2016, revised September 2025). This includes planning, executing, and supervising all procurement operations under the two Projects.

• The detailed Terms of Reference can be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation of South Sudan at https://mwri.gov.ssd/ and the NGO Forum at Latest Job Vacancies topics - South Sudan NGO Forum - Communication Portal. The Terms of Reference may also be obtained from the email address below: crfm.procurement@gmail.com copied to crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com, chutisaac@gmail.com
• The Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation through the Regional Climate Resilience Program now invites eligible individual consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they are qualified to perform the services (Attach curriculum vitae (CV), Copies of documentary evidence of academic qualifications, Membership of internationally recognized professional body / bodies). The shortlisting criteria will consider the requirements mentioned in the TOR, including:
• Master’s Degree in Procurement, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in public procurement and contract management; OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the above fields with at least 7 years post-qualification experience in procurement and contract management in the public sector.
• Professional Qualifications Certification from CIPS (UK) or ISM (USA) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of direct experience on World Bank–funded projects (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of World Bank, AfDB, or other multilateral procurement procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must be proficient in MS Office suite.
• 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” First Published July 2016 and revised Seventh Edition September 2025 (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
• An Individual Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations. Government officials or civil servants of the Republic of South Sudan will not be considered unless: (i) they are on leave of absence without pay or have resigned or retired six months prior to the date of the advert; and (ii) their employment will not create Conflict of Interest. An invitation to an oral interview will follow for shortlisted candidates.
• Further information can be obtained at the address below during the following office hours 0900- and 1600-hours local time from Monday to Friday excluding lunch hour (1200 to 1300hours) and public holidays.
• Expression of interest shall be delivered by 23rd December, 2025 at 1600hours local time, by email to: crfm.procurement@gmail.com and copied to achiermjohnsla@gmail.com and crfmsouthsudan@gmail.com. chutisaac@gmail.com Quote the Assignment title and Reference Number in the subject row.

The address for in-person or by mail submission is as follows: Attention: Hon. Achier Manyuat John The Undersecretary, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hai Cinema, Juba, South Sudan Agency: Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigations Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 54000.0 USD