DGWM established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to manage project activities with stakeholders and seeks a Senior Procurement Specialist (consultant) to support PIU procurement: plans, bidding docs, contract monitoring, setup, training.

TÜRKYE FLOOD AND DROUGHT MANAGEMENT PROJECT (P179313) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MoAF) of Türkiye, Directorate General of Water Management (GDWM) has received financing from the World Bank (“the Bank”) toward the cost of the Türkiye Flood and Drought Management Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services. DGWM serves as the co-implementing agency for the Project. The overall objective of the Project is to support climate change projections, determine their impacts on scenario-specific flood and drought disasters, and improve and expand existing early warning systems. It aims to strengthen the technical and operational capacities of all stakeholders for the uninterrupted and effective operation of the system. DGWM has established a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) within its administrative structure to manage the project activities. DGWM intends to engage a Procurement Specialist (individual consultant) to provide technical support to the DGWM PIU in managing procurement activities under the Project. The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for planning and providing procurement services, including preparing procurement plans, bidding documents, evaluation reports, training activities and monitoring contract performance. The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR), including the qualification requirements and scope of work for the assignment, can be found at the following web page address: https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/SYGM/Sayfalar/Detay.aspx?SayfaId=187 Hiring Methodology The Procurement Specialist will be selected through the ‘Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants’ method in accordance with the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers (September 2023)”. The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the Procurement Regulations setting forth the World Bank’s policy on Conflict of Interest. Individuals currently working as procurement consultants on another World Bank-financed project may also compete, provided they meet the requirements for early termination of their existing contracts to avoid disruption in project implementation. Duration and Place of Work The Procurement Specialist is expected to commence work in September 2026 with a one-year contract having a two-month probation period . The Procurement Specialist will work on a full-time basis and will be located in Ankara , with potential travel to project sites as required. Application Procedure Interested eligible candidates should submit their CVs in both English and Turkish (in the format specified on the website), clearly indicating the position title and the reference number TR-DGWM-564534-CS-INDV in the subject line. Applications must be delivered in PDF format via e-mail to the address below no later than September 9, 2026, at 16:00 (local time) .

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Directorate General of Water Management (GDWM)

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Web Site: https://www.tarimorman.gov.tr/SYGM/Sayfalar/Detay.aspx?SayfaId=186