REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI) – PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT)

Country: Republic of Maldives

Project: Maldives Fish Sector Capacity Strengthening Project

Sector: Fisheries Sector

Individual Consultant Service: Services of a Procurement Specialist-Member Countries (MC)- Short-list

Mode of Financing: Instalment Sale and Grant

Financing No: MDV1020

 

1. The Republic of Maldives has applied for financing from the Islamic Development Bank toward the cost of the Maldives Fish Sector Capacity Strengthening Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this financing to eligible payments under the contract of consultant services of an Individual Consultant for which this Expression of Interest (EOI) is issued.
2. The services under this assignment include providing expert procurement consulting for fisheries sector strategic infrastructure projects. This includes the development and implementation of a comprehensive Procurement Plan, preparation of bidding documents, bid evaluation, contract negotiation, and contract management in full compliance with IsDB Procurement Guidelines and national regulations. The assignment is expected to be implemented over a period of 15 months, with an estimated level of effort of 250 professional input days. The consultancy is expected to commence on 15 January 2026.
3. The detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) for the assignment can be accessed at the following website: https://fisheries.gov.mv
4. The Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources now invites eligible individual consultants from IsDB Member Countries to express their interest in providing the above-mentioned services. Interested consultants shall provide information demonstrating that they are fully qualified to perform the services. Individual consultants may submit EOIs independently or while affiliated with an organization.
5. The shortlist of Individual Consultants shall be established based on the Expressions of Interest (EOIs) received, in accordance with the procedures set out in the IsDB Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services (April 2019, revised February 2023).

The shortlist shall be prepared based on an evaluation of CVs and supporting information submitted in response to this EOI, including references. Consultants will be assessed on their general qualifications, relevant experience, sector and regional experience, and language proficiency.

Only consultants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and demonstrate the most relevant experience based on the EOIs shall be included in the shortlist.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or master’s degree in economics, Statistics, Finance, Business Administration/Management, Law, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Minimum General Experience:

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.

Minimum Specific Experience (Relevant to Assignment):

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Procurement Expert with the Government of Maldives or in projects funded by Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including contract management.
• Proven expertise in the use of internationally accepted contract documents for works, goods, and services, with a sound understanding of national regulations and Multilateral Development Bank’s (MDB) procurement regulations, preferably, and the Islamic Development Bank’s procurement guidelines.
• Experience in the preparation of procurement plans, bidding documents, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and evaluation reports will be an added advantage.
• In-depth knowledge of the technical, commercial, and legal aspects of procurement in development projects financed by the Government and IsDB or similar MDBs is preferred.

 

 

Additional Competencies:

• Ability to operate computer systems and work independently.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.

Certifications:

• A recognized procurement certification or relevant academic qualification (e.g., CIPS or equivalent) is required.
• Knowledge of IsDB procedures will be considered an added advantage.          

6. The attention of interested individual consultants is drawn to Part 01, Chapter 01, clauses

1.12.1 and 1.12.2 of the Procurement Policy of the IsDB Guidelines for the Procurement of Consultant Services under IsDB Project Financing, April 2019 edition, revised in February 2023 (the "Procurement Guidelines") setting forth the IsDB's policy on conflicts of interest.

7. Interested individual consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours from 08:00 to 14:00 hours (local time).
8. Expressions of interest must be delivered in written form, PDF form if electronic, accompanied by the signed CV and supporting documents demonstrating the consultant’s qualifications and experience relevant to the assignment (in person, mail or by fax or by e-mail) to the below address no later than 14:00 hrs on 15th January 2026

 

Ministry of Fisheries and Ocean Resources

Attention: Ahmed Yamin, Director General

Velaanaage (7th Floor), Ameer Ahmed Magu, Malé’,

Malé’, Republic of Maldives

Postal Code: 20096

Tel: +960 333 9200
 

E-mail:

• ahmed.yamin@fisheries.gov.mv
• suneetha.abdulla@fisheries.gov.mv
  Website: www.fisheries.gov.mv