TransKarachi is the executing agency for Construction of Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line Project. The project is sponsored by the Transport and Mass Transit Department and the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), GoS with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and co-financiers, including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank , the French Agency for Development and the Green Climate Fund. In my capacity as a Manager Procurement & Contracts, i am responsible for:… Show more TransKarachi is the executing agency for Construction of Karachi Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Red Line Project. The project is sponsored by the Transport and Mass Transit Department and the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA), GoS with financial assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and co-financiers, including the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank , the French Agency for Development and the Green Climate Fund. In my capacity as a Manager Procurement & Contracts, i am responsible for: •Ensuring proper and transparent procurement (vendor development, quotations, tenders, evaluations, contract administration, payments etc.) in conformity with all applicable laws, rules and regulations and best practices including ADB, SPPRA & PPRA rules. •Prepare, manage, and maintain records of all procurements, contracts, management reports and other relevant information pertaining to all procurement and contracts made on accurate and timely basis.•To review annual procurement and contract activities as part of the review of the TransKarachi Business plan and relevant Operating Manuals.•Preparing tender and contract specifications, conducting tender processes including analysing proposals.•Ensuring effective implementation and management of contracts including bringing to notice variations by contractors, recommending remedial measures and advising on options available (diligence notice, cancellation of contract, arbitration etc.)•Developing and executing strategies, policies, and tools to improve procurement processes for goods, civil works, and services, implement performance measures against industry benchmarks and identifying key procurement saving opportunities.•Implementing process improvements in all phases of the procurement cycle–vendor registration, supplier rationalization, management of tender specifications, tender assessment and ensuring probity and to improve the quality and timely completion of procurement goods and services. Show less

During my engagement, my area of responsibility was:•Coordinated with PD-PIU to develop, monitor and implement need-based Procurement Plan to implement project ensuring timely completion of all procurement activities•Assisted technical teams at SIAPEP with the development of generic and policy-compliant TORs and specifications, as relevant•In accordance with guidelines, facilitated the preparation and issuance of various documents required at different stages of the procurement… Show more During my engagement, my area of responsibility was:•Coordinated with PD-PIU to develop, monitor and implement need-based Procurement Plan to implement project ensuring timely completion of all procurement activities•Assisted technical teams at SIAPEP with the development of generic and policy-compliant TORs and specifications, as relevant•In accordance with guidelines, facilitated the preparation and issuance of various documents required at different stages of the procurement cycle, such as EOIs, IFBs, RFPs, bid documents, evaluation reports, minutes of negotiations, contract awards, contracts, modifications, and various internal processing documents needed to facilitate decision-making•Oversaw the progress of contract implementations and ensured adherence to prescribed standards, procedures, and the designated procurement schedule as per the contract•Managed the complete procurement process, including checking substantial responsiveness of bids, bidders’ qualifications, compliance with commercial terms and conditions, bid validity and bid security, terms of payment, and compliance with technical requirements, for the civil works contract for the Establishment of Natural Enemy Farm Reservoirs (NEFRs) in accordance with the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method of World Bank guidelines•Administered contracts, including processing progress certificates, reviewing extension of time claims, preparing change orders, issuing non-conformance notices, managing contract variations, terminations, and all other notices, and ensuring suppliers/contractors' compliance with contractual obligations•Collaborated closely with Project Supervision, Implementation Assistance Consultants (PSIAC) for design verification, construction supervision, and quality control of civil works•Facilitated third-party monitoring by Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) consultants for progress tracking, impact assessment, and implementation of environmental and social management plans Show less

The Government of Sindh Province (GoSP) has received a loan (US$ 180 millions) from the World Bank towards implementation of the Sindh Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Project (SIAPEP).The development objective for the Sindh Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Project for Pakistan is to improve irrigation water management at tertiary and field levels in Sindh. In my role as a Procurement officer, my duties included•Ensuring the smooth flow of the procurement for… Show more The Government of Sindh Province (GoSP) has received a loan (US$ 180 millions) from the World Bank towards implementation of the Sindh Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Project (SIAPEP).The development objective for the Sindh Irrigated Agriculture Productivity Enhancement Project for Pakistan is to improve irrigation water management at tertiary and field levels in Sindh. In my role as a Procurement officer, my duties included•Ensuring the smooth flow of the procurement for community driven procurements like Kitchen Garden Scheme, Natural Enemy’s Field Reservoirs NEFRs, Deep Ripping Equipment, Land Laser Equipment under Project SIAPEP as per the WB procurement guidelines•Focusing to maintain transparency, value for money and integrity in the procurement process, in the initial phases of the procurement according to the type, market conditions & different nature of procured goods, works and non-consulting services•Managing the complete procurement process like checking of (substantial responsiveness of bids, bidders’ qualifications, compliance with commercial terms and conditions, bid validity and bid security, terms of payment & compliance with technical requirements) for the civil works contract of Fifty (50) Sheds for the Establishment of Natural Enemy Farm Reservoirs (NEFRs) in accordance with the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) method of World Bank guidelines•Responsible for administering contracts: including process of progress certificates, review of extension of time claims, prepares change orders, prepares non-conformance notices, contract variations, termination and all other notices, suppliers/contractor’s compliance with contractual obligations•Ensuring the responsibility of fiduciary on procurement activities according to the Word Bank guidelines for procurement of goods, works and consulting services. Initiate and process contractor’s different payments as per agreed terms & conditions in coordination with finance section of SIAPEP Show less

• Being the Procurement & Contract Management Specialist, I was responsible for preparation of bidding documents for National Competitive Bidding (NCB) and community construction agreement.• Carried out the procurement in accordance with the procurement procedure / guidelines of the World Bank/ IDA for works and goods.• Ensured contract compliance with the World Bank / IDA procurement guidelines procurement planning, receipt of tenders, evaluation and award of contracts.• Assumed… Show more • Being the Procurement & Contract Management Specialist, I was responsible for preparation of bidding documents for National Competitive Bidding (NCB) and community construction agreement.• Carried out the procurement in accordance with the procurement procedure / guidelines of the World Bank/ IDA for works and goods.• Ensured contract compliance with the World Bank / IDA procurement guidelines procurement planning, receipt of tenders, evaluation and award of contracts.• Assumed overall responsibility for management and supervision of PSIAC consultancy contract• Ensured procurement of goods, equipment and vehicles in accordance with the procurement procedure / guidelines of the World Bank/ IDA for works and goods• Undertook the responsibility for satisfactory completion of project’s procurement contracts.• Conducted contract negotiation, finalization and execution of Contract. Prepared discrepancy reports, claims and damages etc.• Kept track of progress of all on-going contracts with the consultation by the Client (SIAPEP). Ensured Receipt and inspection of supplies as per contract requirements/scope of work• Convened contract negotiation meeting and drafting minutes issuing notification of award• Conducted a preliminary review of bids and proposals and reviewed the technical evaluation process to ensure consistency, accuracy, compliance with the solicitation and compliance with World Bank and Asian Development Bank’s Guidelines• Responsible for administering contracts: including processing of progress certificates, review of extension of time claims, preparation of change orders, preparation of non-conformance notices, contract variations, termination and all other notices, suppliers/contractor’s compliance with contractual obligations.• Assisted client (SIAPEP) in preparation of annual work program and budget.• Responsible for assisting the client (SIAPEP) in preparing the response to authority’s queries, observations, requirements and audit queries. Show less

• Involved in activities like preparation of requests for Expression of Interest and requests for quotation of goods and short listing of contractors and submission on requisite World Bank and Asian Development Bank format.• Prepared Request for Proposals (RFP) and arranged pre proposal meetings, responding to the queries and amendments to the RFP.• Participated as a member of mission teams in the development of new projects, project design, reviewed Borrowers’ procurement plans and… Show more • Involved in activities like preparation of requests for Expression of Interest and requests for quotation of goods and short listing of contractors and submission on requisite World Bank and Asian Development Bank format.• Prepared Request for Proposals (RFP) and arranged pre proposal meetings, responding to the queries and amendments to the RFP.• Participated as a member of mission teams in the development of new projects, project design, reviewed Borrowers’ procurement plans and prior reviews bidding/request for proposal, bid/technical evaluation reports and contract documents during implementation and post review of contracts.• Involved in preparing the right solicitation document such as invitations for bids, requests for proposals, request for information and prequalification, created purchase orders, evaluated bids and made awards activities like modification of contracts, payment approvals and contract terminations.• Conducted pre/bid/proposal conferences and answered the bidders/offers questions.• Conducted a preliminary review of bids and proposals and reviewed the technical evaluation process to ensure consistency, accuracy, compliance with the solicitation and compliance with World Bank and Asian Development Bank’s Guidelines Show less