Kondanani MITI MCIPS, BA,MPA

 Senior procurement and contracts management professional with 15 years of experience in various NGOs and government agencies, and a UN mission in Sudan, Botswana, and Zambia, interested in pursuing procurement opportunities in the World Bank.  Solid background in procurement with valuable knowledge on procurement guidelines of various international organizations such as World Bank, African Development Bank, United Nations, Global Fund, EU/EDF and SADC Secretariat and countries such as Zambia, Malawi, and Tanzania. Successfully managed the procurement of USD 21 million worth of goods and services for the AfDB-financed TransBoundary Animal Diseases (TADs) Project which led to a disbursement increase from 30% - 90%.  Expertise in Procurement Reforms: Instrumental in strengthening procurement reforms in Zambia through his proactive efforts in carrying out independent procurement reviews, providing leadership to procurement staff in various government ministries and departments, and ensuring the implementation of the Country Procurement Systems. Efforts led to the successful creation of the Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA).  Proven track record in contracts management including tender dossier preparation, tender evaluation and report writing, contract preparation based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, contract award notices, contract monitoring and supplier performance management. Effectively conducts procurement compliance assessments and ensures complete compliance to donor policies and guidelines.  Highly skilled in capacity building having conducted trainings and workshops to groups as large as 100 on topics such as procurement planning, tender regulations and procedures, procurement strategy formulation, writing technical specifications and terms of reference, and tender evaluation.  Background in knowledge management including developing procurement manuals, templates and checklists for various procurement-related requests.  Able to lay out operational effectiveness measures and create teams from ground up. Led the establishment of the first ever procurement unit at the SADC Secretariat in 2012. Effectively creates work plans and leads budget preparations for teams.  Effective leader, project manager and negotiator. Served as a Team Leader for the computerization of the procurement processes project at the SADC Secretariat resulting in shorter procurement lead times and elimination of duplication as well as ensuring an audit trail due to improved record keeping. Led the negotiation team on the procurement of Telehealth Equipment with a 15% reduction in costs after negotiations.  Demonstrated success in Partnerships-building: Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain partnerships with Government agencies such as the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA), Road Development Agency (RDA) and the National Council for Construction, as well as Procurement Oversight entities