Procurement & Contract Management Specialist, Pakistan

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Project Overview   CDM Smith is seeking a qualified Procurement and Contract Management Specialist for the   anticipated   Project Management Consultant assignment under the Sindh Coastal Resilience Sector Project. The consulting services will support design, procurement, construction supervision, safeguards compliance, implementation monitoring, and reporting for climate-resilient drainage, flood management, irrigation rehabilitation, coastal protection, and related infrastructure in Sindh Province, Pakistan.

Description   The Procurement and Contract Management Specialist will lead the assignment's procurement and contract management function. The role will support end-to-end procurement, ensure compliance with ADB requirements,   establish   and monitor contract management plans, report on procurement performance, and   advise   the Client on FIDIC-based contract administration, claims, negotiation, mediation, and dispute resolution.   *Professional engagement is contingent on project award and client approval Location : Sindh Province, Pakistan; Hyderabad base with project-site travel as required Project Duration:  72 months Position Level of Effort : 6 months anticipated Responsibilities   Lead the end-to-end procurement and contract management function for the Client with support from assigned staff.   Ensure compliance with ADB's Procurement Policy and Regulations, user guides, guidance notes on procurement and contract management, and other applicable guidelines and staff instructions.   Plan and manage procurement activities, including market engagement, preparation and review of procurement documentation, and support for bid evaluations.   Develop, implement, monitor, and update contract management plans for project contracts.   Prepare and submit quarterly procurement performance reports and contract management plan updates.   Provide advice on FIDIC-based contract administration, contractual risk, performance issues, variations, claims, and dispute avoidance.   Advise   the Client on handling contractor claims and managing disputes through negotiation, mediation, and local or international commercial arbitration, as applicable.   Coordinate with the Client, Project Implementation Units, technical specialists, contractors, and other stakeholders on procurement and contract management matters.   Support capacity building and transfer of knowledge to Client and counterpart staff on procurement and contract management systems.   Skills & Abilities Strong knowledge of ADB Procurement Policy and Regulations, related user guides and guidance notes, and applicable procurement and contract management requirements.   Ability to lead end-to-end procurement and contract management functions with multidisciplinary support staff.   Strong capability in procurement planning, market engagement, bidding documentation, bid evaluation, and contract administration.   Knowledge of FIDIC-based