Johan Bert Email & Phone Number

London Area, United Kingdom

● Help to set a 3-5 year vision for the Procurement department and ensure alignment with EBRD’s institutional framework.● Lead and Coordinate PODD staff in reviewing, changing, and updating policies, directives, procedures, processes, and practices related to PODD activities, and the relevant guidance and document templates, to ensure alignment with PODD strategic vision and the EBRD’s institutional framework.● Provide direction, advice and guidance to PODD Team members and key… Show more ● Help to set a 3-5 year vision for the Procurement department and ensure alignment with EBRD’s institutional framework.● Lead and Coordinate PODD staff in reviewing, changing, and updating policies, directives, procedures, processes, and practices related to PODD activities, and the relevant guidance and document templates, to ensure alignment with PODD strategic vision and the EBRD’s institutional framework.● Provide direction, advice and guidance to PODD Team members and key stakeholders on the interpretation and implementation of the Bank’s Policy / Directive / Procedures and development of relevant instruments, and systems for sound, efficient and economic delivery of the procurement conducted by the PODD.* Lead person on engagement for cooperation/service agreements with international organisations. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

* Lead EBRD’s procurement activities for goods, works and services, including consultancy services, where the Bank is the contractor, whether funded from EBRD budget or donor funds.* Ensure the engagement and effective overall management of the department's staff including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and development.* Lead development and, implementation of, and ensure compliance with, the EBRD's policies, directives, procedures and guidelines concerning… Show more * Lead EBRD’s procurement activities for goods, works and services, including consultancy services, where the Bank is the contractor, whether funded from EBRD budget or donor funds.* Ensure the engagement and effective overall management of the department's staff including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and development.* Lead development and, implementation of, and ensure compliance with, the EBRD's policies, directives, procedures and guidelines concerning procurement activities.* Ensure that procurement activities are carried out in accordance with relevant policy, directive and procedures in order to achieve optimum efficiency, cost effectiveness and timely completion of the Bank’s requirements.* Represent the Vice Presidency in EBRD's internal forums on Procurement Operations and Delivery issues / reporting to the Bank’s senior management and the Board of Directors.* Liaise with user departments, support departments (including the finance department and legal department), donor representatives and the EBRD's Board of Directors (and its various committees) through preparation, presentation and publication of relevant reporting.* Represent the Bank in procurement-related events at international level.* Engage with the top level management of supplier representatives, consultants, and international,regional and national suppliers and consultancy associations in order to understand the concerns andinterests of the consultancy industry and key suppliers to the EBRD as well as their competitors.* Maintain relationships with other International financial institutions, industry associations and procurement authorities in order to develop international best practice in EBRD-led procurement and contracting. Show less

London, United Kingdom

* Broad scale project implementation management support to the Bank’s public procurement portfolio with an annual value of approximately EUR 2 billion, as well as a wide range of private sector projects, including concessions; * Policy dialogue with and monitoring of the procurement legislation development in all countries of the Bank’s operation including interactions with high level Governmental officials (Incl. Ministers) as well as with other institutions like OECD, SIGMA, World Bank… Show more * Broad scale project implementation management support to the Bank’s public procurement portfolio with an annual value of approximately EUR 2 billion, as well as a wide range of private sector projects, including concessions; * Policy dialogue with and monitoring of the procurement legislation development in all countries of the Bank’s operation including interactions with high level Governmental officials (Incl. Ministers) as well as with other institutions like OECD, SIGMA, World Bank etc. * Field visits, outreach seminars and training sessions for the Bank’s staff, clients and the business community;* Advise on actions to be taken by the Bank and its clients for ensuring that the tendering and contracting under the Bank's operations fully comply with the PP&R and the agreed procedures reflected in the Board Documents;* Provide the Bank's staff and the clients with services and professional advice on all aspects of project implementation management, including procurement, under both public and private sector operations;* Review complaints from aggrieved tenderers to ensure accountability in the procurement process;* Develop, improve and maintain the Bank’s e-procurement platform for Bank clients. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Management of EBRD's Technical Cooperation Committee (TC Com) Secretariat, advising user teams on process and substance of donor-funded, consultant-implemented, technical cooperation projects, ensuring compliance with best practice, EBRD's policies and practices, and donor requirements, record decisions, and ensure follow-up of minutes; Observer in the Bank's Operations Committee and Strategy and Policy CommitteesAs authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection… Show more Management of EBRD's Technical Cooperation Committee (TC Com) Secretariat, advising user teams on process and substance of donor-funded, consultant-implemented, technical cooperation projects, ensuring compliance with best practice, EBRD's policies and practices, and donor requirements, record decisions, and ensure follow-up of minutes; Observer in the Bank's Operations Committee and Strategy and Policy CommitteesAs authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by Advisers, Principal Advisers, and Senior Advisors of the Technical Cooperation team, the centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRDRepresent the EBRD in working groups and peer groups on procurement of consultancy services, and technical cooperation participating in meetings with other International Financial Institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, Black Sea Trading and Development Bank); Show less

London, United Kingdom

As authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by Advisers, Principal Advisers, and Senior Advisors of the Consultancy Services Unit, centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD; Internal policy development: responsible for drafting and keeping up-to-date guidelines on selection and engagement of consultants by the Bank, and by clients… Show more As authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by Advisers, Principal Advisers, and Senior Advisors of the Consultancy Services Unit, centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD; Internal policy development: responsible for drafting and keeping up-to-date guidelines on selection and engagement of consultants by the Bank, and by clients using Bank-managed donor funds;External Representation: Represent the EBRD in outreach activities, working groups and peer groups on procurement and consultancy services, participating in meetings with other International Financial Institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, Black Sea Trading and Development Bank);Member of the Technical Cooperation Committee, reviewing weekly requests by operational teams for technical assistance funds ; Advising operational teams on potential issues, recommending suggestions on structure of donor-funded assignments, proposing and agreeing workable solutions and preparing briefings for Technical Cooperation Committee; Alternate member of the Corporate Procurement Review Committee;Team management: provide guidance, coaching, quality control, and leadership, and allocate workload to team members (eight professionals (two Senior Advisors, two Principal Advisors, four Advisors); Show less

London, United Kingdom

As authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by Advisers, Principal Advisers, and Senior Advisors of the Consultancy Services Unit, centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD; External Representation: Represent the EBRD in outreach activities, working groups and peer groups on procurement and consultancy services, participating in… Show more As authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by Advisers, Principal Advisers, and Senior Advisors of the Consultancy Services Unit, centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD; External Representation: Represent the EBRD in outreach activities, working groups and peer groups on procurement and consultancy services, participating in meetings with other International Financial Institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, Black Sea Trading and Development Bank);Member of the Technical Cooperation Committee, reviewing weekly requests by operational teams for technical assistance funds ; Advising operational teams on potential issues, recommending suggestions on structure of donor-funded assignments, proposing and agreeing workable solutions and preparing briefings for Technical Cooperation Committee; Alternate member of the Corporate Procurement Review Committee;Team management: as acting head of the Consultancy Services Unit, provide guidance, coaching, quality control, and leadership, and allocate workload to team members (twelve professionals (two Senior Advisors, two Principal Advisors, eight Advisors); four support staff); Show less

London, United Kingdom

Main signatory for CSU, the centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD; review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by CSU's staff;Ensure compliance with the EBRD’s policies, rules, procedures and practices as well as applicable donor fund requirements (including the European Union's) for the selection and engagement of consultants carried out by end users and other… Show more Main signatory for CSU, the centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD; review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by CSU's staff;Ensure compliance with the EBRD’s policies, rules, procedures and practices as well as applicable donor fund requirements (including the European Union's) for the selection and engagement of consultants carried out by end users and other departments;Team management: provide guidance, coaching, quality control, and leadership, and allocate workload to team members (eleven professionals: three Principal Advisers, eight Advisers; and three support staff);Policy harmonisation: Represent the EBRD in working groups and peer groups on procurement and consultancy services, participating in meetings with other International Financial Institutions (World Bank, African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Interamerican Development Bank, Black Sea Trading and Development Bank);Training: Design of the procurement element of the Bank′s internal ″Using Technical Cooperation Funds″ training course; presenting the procurement part the training;Member of the Technical Cooperation Committee, reviewing weekly requests by operational teams for technical assistance funds ; Advising operational teams on potential issues , recommending suggestions on structure of donor-funded assignments, proposing and agreeing workable solutions and preparing briefings for Technical Cooperation Committee; Review of technical cooperation financing agreements between the EBRD and bilateral donors, making recommendations to ensure efficient use of funds, liaising with other relevant departments within the EBRD; Outreach: Participate in the EBRD's programs for outreach to the consultants'​ and contractors'​ communities;Ex-Post audit of the EBRD's Turnaround Management/Business Advisory Services ("TAM/BAS") technical assistance programme. Show less

London, United Kingdom

As authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by Advisers, Principal Advisers, and Senior Advisors of the Consultancy Services Unit, centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD;Advise users with respect to applicable procedures and practices for the design of technical cooperation projects, including contracting structure and Terms or… Show more As authorised signatory for EBRD, Review and approve selection documents, selection reports, and contracts prepared by Advisers, Principal Advisers, and Senior Advisors of the Consultancy Services Unit, centralised unit responsible for selection and contracting of consultants and technical assistance for or on behalf of the EBRD;Advise users with respect to applicable procedures and practices for the design of technical cooperation projects, including contracting structure and Terms or Reference, oversee selection and engagement of consultants as non-voting chair of selection committees, in line with applicable EBRD policies and procedures, best practice, and donor requirements;Participate in the negotiation of consultancy contracts including leading legal/commercial/financial negotiations, preparing and issuing contracts and grant (funding) agreements, subject to the Law of England or International Public Law, including amendments, liaising with other user departments and other support units (legal department, compliance office, financial control department) as needed;Team management: Provide guidance, coaching, quality control, and leadership, and allocate workload to team members (six professional staff: one Principal Adviser, five Advisers); Show less

London, United Kingdom

Advise users with respect to applicable procedures and practices for the design of technical cooperation projects, including contracting structure and Terms or Reference, oversee selection and engagement of consultants as non-voting chair of selection committees, in line with applicable EBRD policies and procedures, best practice, and donor requirements;Participate in the negotiation of consultancy contracts including leading legal/commercial/financial negotiations, preparing and… Show more Advise users with respect to applicable procedures and practices for the design of technical cooperation projects, including contracting structure and Terms or Reference, oversee selection and engagement of consultants as non-voting chair of selection committees, in line with applicable EBRD policies and procedures, best practice, and donor requirements;Participate in the negotiation of consultancy contracts including leading legal/commercial/financial negotiations, preparing and issuing contracts and grant (funding) agreements, subject to the Law of England or International Public Law, including amendments, liaising with other user departments and other support units (legal department, compliance office, financial control department) as needed; Show less

Pristina, Kosovo

Under the supervision of the Head of KTA Legal Department, providing legal advice to the publicly-owned enterprises under the KTA's jurisdictions, with an emphasis on contract law (English, Kosovo) and procurement law (Kosovo Procurement law, EU Directives rules, World Bank rules, KfW procurement guidelines), and oversee the preparation and management of individual procurement processes. Under the supervision of the Head of KTA Legal Department, providing KTA comments on draft laws and… Show more Under the supervision of the Head of KTA Legal Department, providing legal advice to the publicly-owned enterprises under the KTA's jurisdictions, with an emphasis on contract law (English, Kosovo) and procurement law (Kosovo Procurement law, EU Directives rules, World Bank rules, KfW procurement guidelines), and oversee the preparation and management of individual procurement processes. Under the supervision of the Head of KTA Legal Department, providing KTA comments on draft laws and regulations, affecting the KTA and/or the publicly-owned enterprises in its trust. Under the supervision of the Heads of KTA Legal Department, KTA Budget Department, and KTA Finance Department, management of the budget of the KTA Legal Department, including procurement and contract management of outside legal counsel. Show less

Brussels, Belgium

Acted as legal counsel / head of legal research department / member of the compliance cell;Drafting standard contracts for use by Protect's clients:• Architect/ consulting engineer – client contract (Dutch, French, English) • Health and Security Coordinator – architect – client contract (as per EU Directive 92/57) (Dutch, French)• Partnership Agreements between Architects (Dutch, French, English)• Joint Venture Agreements between Architects and/or Consulting Engineers… Show more Acted as legal counsel / head of legal research department / member of the compliance cell;Drafting standard contracts for use by Protect's clients:• Architect/ consulting engineer – client contract (Dutch, French, English) • Health and Security Coordinator – architect – client contract (as per EU Directive 92/57) (Dutch, French)• Partnership Agreements between Architects (Dutch, French, English)• Joint Venture Agreements between Architects and/or Consulting Engineers (Dutch, French).Providing training, advice and guidance to external clients (architects, consulting engineers, health & security coordinator) on routine andcomplex public contract awards and public contract management issues. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

As one of 20 Section Chairs, chair monthly meetings of a section of 20-25 trainee (1st - 3rd year) attorneys, allocating pro deo cases to the section members, follow-up of the cases they are allocated, verifying intermediary reports and discharge reports, provide answers to questions regarding the cases they were allocated.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Representation of the Partners' clients before the criminal, civil, commercial, and administrative jurisdictions of Belgium, in first degree and before the Courts of Appeal, including numerous technical expert surveys. Advisory work for the same clients.Practice Areas: Public Procurement Law under EU Directives (1976, 1993 and 2004 Directives), Construction contracts law, both litigation and advisory work. Represented clients as co-counsel or second chair in twelve procedures before the… Show more Representation of the Partners' clients before the criminal, civil, commercial, and administrative jurisdictions of Belgium, in first degree and before the Courts of Appeal, including numerous technical expert surveys. Advisory work for the same clients.Practice Areas: Public Procurement Law under EU Directives (1976, 1993 and 2004 Directives), Construction contracts law, both litigation and advisory work. Represented clients as co-counsel or second chair in twelve procedures before the Belgian Administrative Supreme Court between January 2003 and December 2004, regarding contract awards in multiple areas:• Automatic identification software for the Scheldt Radar Network• Water Works• Soil Analysis Consultants• Consultants for the verification of benchmark compliance in state-sponsored health care insurance• Refurbishment of the Antwerp Beltway (Design-and-build contract, value est. 100m €)• Supply of Monitoring Equipment for Hospital OR.• IT Maintenance of the Scheldt Radar Network• Dredging and Water Works• Restauration works for convent classified as monument.Advised and represented clients, acting as co-counsel or second chair, before the civil courts of Belgium, as well as Arbitration jurisdictions, including:• judicial procedure and technical expert survey regarding the acquisition of helicopter transport services for pilots in the Scheldt estuary;• representing the contracting authority in the first ever Arbitration procedure in a public contract dispute in Belgium;• dispute concerning the construction of a highway tunnel; overturned the unfavourable technical expert survey report;• pre-litigation advice, in litigation, and during the technical survey concerning a power outage having caused severe damage to two chemical plants in the port of Antwerp;•pre-litigation advice for major English processing plant contractor in a dispute concerning an EPC-contract with a refinery in the port of Antwerp. Show less

Brussels Area, Belgium

Representation of the Partners' clients before the criminal, civil, commercial, and administrative jurisdictions of Belgium, including numerous technical expert surveys. Advisory work for the same clients;Insurance law, tort law, contract law, with an emphasis on construction-related matters (third party liability, contractual liability, construction-related insurance), traffic law; Public contracts: contractual liability in matters of public contracts, public procurement under EU… Show more Representation of the Partners' clients before the criminal, civil, commercial, and administrative jurisdictions of Belgium, including numerous technical expert surveys. Advisory work for the same clients;Insurance law, tort law, contract law, with an emphasis on construction-related matters (third party liability, contractual liability, construction-related insurance), traffic law; Public contracts: contractual liability in matters of public contracts, public procurement under EU public procurement directives. Show less

Master Of Science - Msc, Public Policy And Management, Merit

Licence En Droit, Law, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Class Representative, 1998-1999, vice chair of student representative body, member of faculty commissions.

Candidat En Droit, Law, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Bilungual programme (French / English)

Engineer'S Degree, Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering, Cum Laude

Graduated from the Industriële Hogeschool Brussel (which has since has merged into the Erasmus Hogeschool Brussel).