Procurement Specialist

Key Responsibilities:
• Support the planning and execution of procurement activities under the project, in compliance with the Public Procurement Law of Uzbekistan and applicable donor (e.g., IFI) guidelines.
• Work closely with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Energy Efficiency Agency to ensure procurement processes align with institutional frameworks and approval chains.
• Assist in the preparation and localization of bidding documents, tender notices, evaluation criteria, and draft contracts for design consultants, construction firms, and equipment suppliers.
• Facilitate coordination with local suppliers, conduct market assessments, and support prequalification and tendering procedures.
• Ensure transparency, competitiveness, and auditability of procurement processes through proper documentation and compliance with MoEF and EEA standards.
• Support the evaluation of bids, including preparation of evaluation reports and drafting of award recommendations for submission to oversight authorities.
• Track procurement schedules, delivery timelines, and contract execution, and report progress to both local and international stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the MoEF and EEA on obtaining required approvals, no-objection letters, and other administrative clearances.
• Translate procurement documentation and facilitate communication between Uzbek-speaking authorities and international team members.
• Provide training or guidance on donor procurement processes to local stakeholders where needed.

Qualifications:
• Strong organizational, communication, and document management skills.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience, with strong knowledge of Uzbekistan's public procurement procedures.
• Experience supporting construction/infrastructure projects, ideally including donor-funded or government-led retrofits.
• Familiarity with international procurement standards (e.g., World Bank, ADB, EIB) is a strong advantage.
• Language: Fluency in Uzbek and Russian; good command of English (spoken and written).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business Administration, Law, or related field

• Tashkent, 5/2