In implementation of the Labor Code of the Republic of Albania, Council of Ministers Decision No. 531 dated 07.09.2023 “On the establishment of the state-owned joint-stock company ‘Centralized Purchasing Operator’ Sh.a for carrying out specific public procurement procedures, on behalf and for the account of the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministries and Subordinate Institutions” as well as in implementation of Council of Ministers Decision No. 504 dated 10.09.2025 “On certain amendments to Decision No. 531 dated 07.09.2023”, the Centralized Purchasing Operator announces the competition for a vacant position:
Coordinator of Bid Evaluation (IT profile) in the Directorate of Bid Review and Evaluation.
General job description for the above position:
The Coordinator of Bid Evaluation in the IT field is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating technical and financial bids submitted by economic operators in public procurement procedures, ensuring that they comply with the specified technical criteria, legal standards, and specific requirements of the information technology field.
Main duties consist of the following:
Participates in committees established by the head of the Central Purchasing Body (CPB) and is responsible for reviewing and evaluating technical and financial bids in the field of information technology (IT) submitted by economic operators in procurement procedures conducted by the central purchasing body.
Analyzes and evaluates technical bids of economic operators for IT equipment, systems, or services;
Applies applicable legislation for public procurement, as well as standards and practices in the IT field;
Ensures that the bidders’ documentation is complete, correct, and in accordance with legal and technical criteria;
Monitors deadlines and ensures that each step of the process is completed on time according to legal requirements;
Makes consistent decisions in line with assigned duties;
Reports and answers directly to the director of the directorate;
Performs any other tasks assigned by the head of the institution, in line with the IT profile.
GENERAL CRITERIA:
Must have high professional and moral integrity;
Must be an Albanian citizen;
Must have full legal capacity to act;
Must be in health conditions that allow the performance of the respective duties;
Must not have a final criminal conviction;
Must not be under investigation or trial.
SPECIFIC CRITERIA THAT THE CANDIDATE MUST MEET:
Must have completed university studies in IT, Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar fields;
Must hold a Master of Science or Professional Master degree;
Must have at least 3 years of work experience. Candidates with experience in the field of procurement have an advantage;
Must have very good knowledge of the English language;
Must have good communication and teamwork skills;
Must have very good knowledge of Microsoft Office package and Web browser.
SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS:
The candidate must submit the documentation by post by 01.10.2025 to the Centralized Purchasing Operator at the address: Rruga “Reshit Çollaku”, Building No. 6/337, (next to the High Court), including the following documents:
Application request clearly stating the position applied for;
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details, email, etc.;
Notarized photocopy of the diploma;
Photocopy of the employment record book or similar document to prove work experience;
Photocopies of qualification certificates (if any);
Photocopies of foreign language certificates (if any);
Certificate of judicial status;
Certificate of fitness for work.
The documentation will be administered in accordance with Law No. 9887, dated 10.03.2008, “On Personal Data Protection”.