Our client is engaged on the TIRP-2 Project in Tanzania, and they are seeking suitably qualified and experienced Experts for the role of Contract Management Specialist (3.5MM Man-months duration).
The Second Tanzania Intermodal and Rail Development Project (TIRP-2), supported by a US$200 million World Bank IDA credit, aims to rehabilitate Tanzania's metre-gauge railway (MGR) network, focusing on improving safety, climate resilience, and efficiency between Dar es Salaam and Isaka. Launched in July 2025, it covers 2,707 km of track.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the preparation of TOR and review of bid documents to avoid conflicts in contract implementation between suppliers, contractors, and consultants with TRC. The consultant shall assist TRC in developing low-risk contracts and procurement documentation that complies with relevant government and Financiers procurement policies and guidelines.
• The Consultant shall support TRC during the Pre-Contract stage including contract evaluation and negotiations with different suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Develop a monitoring tool to maintain accurate contact records including payments, insurance, and bonds/guarantees. Also, the consultant shall review and ensure that all necessary insurance, bonds or guarantees to be provided by vendors, consultants and contractors are in place and remain valid up to date as required by their contracts.
• Support TRC in the establishment of a Contract Management System for the Project, to track compliance of Consultants, Suppliers and Contractors with the terms and conditions of their contracts and propose statistical monitoring tools to be used for monitoring.
• Assist TRC in tracking variation orders, addressing delays in performance and the reasons for them, troubleshooting problems, and completion of works. In making determinations about the Contractors' claims and disputes, he/she shall collaborate closely with the Senior Project Engineer and advise the TRC as necessary.
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports.
• Any other tasks relating to contract management as shall be assigned by the client.