Transparency and Accountability Network

The Government Procurement Policy Board Technical Support Office (GPPB -TSO) is currently looking for a reputable non-government organization that will develop a procurement manual specifically designed to guide CSOs in monitoring local government procurement process. This undertaking is part of the project supported by the Japan Social Development Fund called “Improving The Quality And Responsiveness Of Public Spending In Poor Communities Through Localized Procurement Reform”. A procurement manual for LGUs has been developed by the GPPB to assist local procurement practitioners. This is currently being revised in line with the recent amendments to the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the GPRA. In connection to this, a counterpart manual for civil society observers needs to be developed in order to introduce the observer process in public procurement, improve their capacity to monitor government projects, and prepare observer’s reports as required under the GPRA. Specifically, this Project aims to develop a procurement manual that will:

1. orient CSO observers on local government procurement rules and regulations;
2. provide CSOs with critical information and tools that will aid and guide them in implementing the provisions of the GPRA effectively, especially those relating to enhanced transparency and accountability; and
3. build the capacity of local communities and CSOs to participate in and monitor local procurement processes.

For more information about this opportunity, click TOR.CSOManual.Final.doc .

The Transparency and Accountability Network is searching for applicants for Social Accountability and Resource Mobilization Specialists. Deadline of application will be on 30 June 2010. For more information, please click the following links: Resource_Mobilization_Specialist  and Social Accountability Specialist.