Under the close supervision of the Head of Procurement in COMESA Secretariat and the Project Coordinator of ASCENT,  the Procurement Expert  shall perform the following specific tasks:

1. Prepare the Procurement strategy, and projects procurement market research and profiling and its update, procurement of goods, services, and works for the Project in line with the approved and prevailing World Bank Procurement Regulations, the COMESA Procurement Rules, and Financial Rules and Regulations.
2. Update and monitor the Project procurement plan and ensure the timely  procurement  of  goods  and  services  as identified  in  the  approved  Procurement  Plan  and  in  accordance  with  World Bank requirements.
3. Coordinate the  preparation  of solicitation  documents  (bidding documents, terms  of references, request  for  proposals, etc.) and  manage the bidding/selection  processes  for  the  procurement  of  goods  and  services under the project;
4. Coordinate all evaluation activities, reporting, negotiations and drafting of contract agreements;
5. Record of all purchase transactions in the SUN Accounting System;
6. Maintain an organized filing and documentation system that ensures all procurement documents are well filed and in safe custody;
7. Match Purchase Orders, Goods Received, Notes and Invoices prior to these documents being reviewed by the Head of Procurement;
8. Ensure contract Management by putting in place contract implementation tracking tools and review mechanisms;
9. Take the lead on all aspects of procurement for the project and for the requirements specified in the project documents including ensuring that all publications and approvals for all stages of the project are obtained and documented;
10. Participate in  project  management  meetings  and  World Bank supervision  missions;
11. Prepare of implementation and contract performance update reports and supplier performance reports; and
12. Any other related duties that may be assigned to you by your superiors from time to time.