REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

(INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

PROJECT MANAGER

Loan No: 2000200002052

 

 

  1. The Government of Angola has received Financing from the African Development Bank towards the cost of the Cabinda Province Agriculture Value Chains Development Project and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contract for Project Manager ;
  1. The services included under this project are to lead the implementation of the Cabinda Province Agriculture Value Chains Development Project and be fully responsible for its day-to-day management in such a manner as to ensure efficient and timely implementation of all project activities in accordance with the overall project implementation schedule for the four-year period and duly approved and/or revised Annual Work Plans and Budgets and Procurement Plans, in compliance with the relevant Loan Agreement as well as AfDB rules and procedures ;
  1. The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries now invites eligible (individual) consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, availability of appropriate skills, etc.).
  1. The duration of this assignment is two (2) years with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance. The Project Manager will be based in Cabinda ;
  1. The Project Manager should have the following key qualifications :

Minimum Academic/Professional Qualifications : Master’s degree or equivalent, in Economics, Engineering, Agriculture, Rural Development, or a related science, together with postgraduate qualification or proven specialized training in Project Management.

Minimum Experience : At least 10 years’ experience in the co-ordination of donor-funded (preferably multilateral) projects/programs with proven leadership and team building and effective communication qualities; Experience with community-based and/or smallholder-oriented development initiatives is desirable.

Key Competencies :

Abilities :

  • Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate, and monitor his/her own work plan and those of subordinate staff ;
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, and to make appropriate links in work processes and anticipate next steps ;
  • Self-motivated.

Skills :

  • Excellent interpersonal and team building skills, including negotiation skills ;
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations ;
  • Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications ;
  • Well-developed organizational skills ;
  • Proficiency in English and Portuguese languages with excellent communication skills.

Knowledge

  • Thorough knowledge of Government and private sector institutional and organizational structures and operations in general. Experience in the subregion and Angola is an added advantage ;
  • Working knowledge of the operational modalities of national and international NGOs is desirable.
  1. Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement Framework for Bank Group Funded Operations dated 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org. 

Please, note that interest expressed by a Consultant does not imply any obligation on the part of the African Development Bank to include him/her in the final shortlist. 

  1. Interested Consultants shall provide information on their qualifications and experience demonstrating their ability to undertake this Assignment (CVs, reference to similar services, experience in similar assignments, etc.). They may obtain further information and detailed Terms of Reference at the address below during office hours from Monday to Friday, 09:00AM – 3:00PM ;
  1. Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the email below by 23 March, 2021 at 2.00PM (Angola time) and mention Project Manager.

Attention : José Fernandes

Telephone : +244 222 781158

Electronic mail address : [email protected]