Procurement Assistant

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT Country: Republic of Vanuatu Project Name: Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No. P508537 Assignment Title: Procurement Assistant Reference No: VU-MFED-516461-CS-INDV Project Implementation period: 9 September 2025 – 30 August 2030 Duration of working contract: 1 year with a possible extension subject to performance appraisal Expected Start date: February 2026 The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will support, through World Bank financing, has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific (ATFP) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to employ a Procurement Assistant (PA) to be based at the MFEM’s Project Management Unit (PMU). MFEM will provide to the designated candidate all the World Bank Mission Reports, Financial Reporting standards, World Bank Guidelines and other materials related to the Project. The Government will provide the office space, including office furniture, access to IT equipment, stationery, internet, communications, and related utilities. The successful candidate is fully responsible for the cost of local transportation (to/from the office). The Procurement Assistant (PA) is a full-time position and will support the Project Manager with Procurement Planning, Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services, Selections of Consultants, Supplier Management, following World Bank Procurement Regulations 5th Edition September 2023 and the Pacific Procurement Implementation Guidance, 2023, . The PA will be responsible for maintaining all procurement reporting using the World Bank’s Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement system (STEP). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by emailing the address given below or by calling in at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management – situated opposite Centre Ville and behind the Reserve Bank building at Joint Court. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management now invite individuals to indicate their interest to be considered for the role. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the role. The shortlisting will be based on the following criteria: Mandatory Criteria: Education: Entry Level. (i) Bachelor’s degree with limited or no prior work experience required or (ii) Diploma with minimum of 2 years prior work experience required or (iii) Year 12 High School Certificate with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required. Tasks are primarily routine in nature, requiring limited or no decision making. Experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in administration or in finance related tasks as evidenced in the CV. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800AM to 5:00PM Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 28th November 2025. Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Attn: James Willie PMB 9058 PORT VILA Tel: 33025/23032 E-mail: jswillie@vanuatu.gov.vu Agency: Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 75000.0 USD

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT Country: Republic of Vanuatu Project Name: Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific Loan No./Credit No./ Grant No. P508537 Assignment Title: Procurement Assistant Reference No : VU-MFED-516461-CS-INDV Project Implementation period : 9 September 2025 – 30 August 2030 Duration of working contract : 1 year with a possible extension subject to performance appraisal Expected Start date : February 2026 The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management (MFEM) will support, through World Bank financing, has applied for financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Trade Facilitation in the Pacific (ATFP) Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds to employ a Procurement Assistant (PA) to be based at the MFEM’s Project Management Unit (PMU). MFEM will provide to the designated candidate all the World Bank Mission Reports, Financial Reporting standards, World Bank Guidelines and other materials related to the Project. The Government will provide the office space, including office furniture, access to IT equipment, stationery, internet, communications, and related utilities. The successful candidate is fully responsible for the cost of local transportation (to/from the office). The Procurement Assistant (PA) is a full-time position and will support the Project Manager with Procurement Planning, Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services, Selections of Consultants, Supplier Management, following World Bank Procurement Regulations 5th Edition September 2023 and the Pacific Procurement Implementation Guidance, 2023, . The PA will be responsible for maintaining all procurement reporting using the World Bank’s Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement system (STEP). The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be obtained by emailing the address given below or by calling in at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management – situated opposite Centre Ville and behind the Reserve Bank building at Joint Court. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Management now invite individuals to indicate their interest to be considered for the role. Interested individuals should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the role. The shortlisting will be based on the following criteria: Mandatory Criteria: Education: Entry Level. (i) Bachelor’s degree with limited or no prior work experience required or (ii) Diploma with minimum of 2 years prior work experience required or (iii) Year 12 High School Certificate with minimum 5 years of relevant work experience required. Tasks are primarily routine in nature, requiring limited or no decision making. Experience: A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in administration or in finance related tasks as evidenced in the CV. Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours 0800AM to 5:00PM Expressions of interest must be delivered in a written form to the address below (in person, or by mail, or by e-mail) by 28th November 2025. Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Attn: James Willie PMB 9058 PORT VILA Tel: 33025/23032 E-mail: jswillie@vanuatu.gov.vu Agency: Ministry of Finance and Economic Management Procurement method: Individual Consultant Selection Notice type: Request for Expression of Interest Status: Published Value: 75000.0 USD