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Mr. Vidal Creppy, is the Procurement Consultant of the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) - Millennium Challenge Account (MCA), Ghana, having joined MiDA in March 2007. Vidal is a Chartered Buyer and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with Economics from the University of Ghana, a Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply. |
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Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement
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Professional Experience:
May 2013 to date; Position Held: Procurement Specialist/Procurement Director, Millennium Development Authority, MCA Project Development Team
Task Performed:
• Managed and advised on all procurement actions for the MiDA Core Team that developed the second Ghana Compact. Acted as Procurement Representative for MiDA Core and interfaced with interested Bidders and the public.
• Managed the processes for the engagement of the Compact 2 Procurement Agent and Fiscal Agents.
• Managed the process for the selection of a Fiduciary Bank for Banking and Financial Services for Compact 2.
• Managed the processes for 'Remodelling of MiDA Offices' to create space and to co-locate the Procurement and Fiscal Agents into MiDA Offices.
• Prepared the Compact 2, Draft Compact Implementation Funding (CIF) Procurement Plan for the period October 2014 to July 2015.
March 2007 to April 2013. Procurement Director - Millennium Development Authority, Ghana Compact 1.
Task Performed:
• Directed and managed the implementation of a procurement strategy and procedures that ensured the successful handling of all procurements under Ghana's first Compact.
• Directed, supervised and managed the work of the Compact 1 Procurement Agent Services.
• Directed the Procurement Agent to development and implemented a Procurement Operations Manual (POM), Contract Administration Manual (CAM) and systems for effective and efficient Project Management.
• Developed and coordinated the building of procurement management capacity within MiDA.
• Directed the preparation of half yearly Procurement Plans, General Procurement Notices and, invitation to bid (RFQ, ICB, IFB, RFP) for Goods, Works (Small and Large Works), Services and Non-Consulting Services, advertising and issuance to all interested bidders.
• Finalization and approval of Evaluation Panels, briefing of Evaluation Panels, providing guidance on the finalization of reports and ensuring all reports obtained MiDA Management, Board and MCC 'No objections'.
• Advising on and monitoring Contract Variation Orders, Contract Amendments, Modifications and Supplementary Agreements.
• Advising and assisting Directors/Project Managers with the finalization of Terms of Reference, Evaluation Criteria, Payment Terms and Deliverables.
• Identified opportunities for continuous improvement in the Procurement function and Best Value utilization of the funds, development and benchmarking.
• Reviewed and approved all Procurement decisions of MiDA in conformity with MCC Program Procurement Guidelines Attachment 1 (Attachment D).
• Served as the Representative of MiDA in all procurement actions and matters.
• From March 2007 to February 16, 2012 MiDA awarded under by supervision 855 contracts valued at USD 512,783,943.22 without one (1) Bid Challenge. The biggest Contract awarded and managed was the N1 Lot 2 valued at over USD113, 949,694 (Compact 1 Funds only) using FIDIC Terms and Conditions of C
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1. Profession: Chartered Buyer, Procurement Specialist and Contract Administrator.
2. Professional Experience I have 18 years professional experience in mainstream procurement practice and 14 years experience in lead management as a Consultant.
3. Nationality Ghanaian
4. Education and Qualification, University of Ghana, School of Administration, Post Graduate, Masters in Public Administration (MPA) 1997 -1999.
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Easton House, UK, Professional, Post Graduate Diploma in Purchasing and Supply, 1996.
University of Ghana, B. A. (Hon.), Political Science with Economics,1982 -1986.
Membership of Professional Associations - Corporate Member, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), Easton House, Lincolnshire, UK (Membership No. 005013089) - September 1996.
5. Other Training
Participated in many procurement and project management workshops over the last twenty-five (25) years.
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), World Bank, International Labour Organisation Training Programme in Consultant's Services, Certificate. October 1999.
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), World Bank, International Labour Organisation Training Programme in Goods and Equipment Procurement Management Course, Certificate: October 2000.
Crown Agents (UK/Ghana), Value for Money Procurement, August 2001
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), Procurement College - MCC Procurement Guideline, Processes, and Lessons learnt Washington DC, USA, May 2007 and August 2012.
MCC FIDIC Training, Washington DC, May 2007 and use of FIDIC Conditions of Contracts, Ghana, July 2010.
MCC and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Fraud Awareness Training, USA Embassy, Ghana, August 2008.
6. Multi- Cultural Experience: I have working experience with Americans, British, Germans, French, Canadians, Japanese and other Africans on various projects.
7. Computer Literacy MS. Applications (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Project.)
8. Employment Record
From: May 2013 to date: Position Held: Procurement Consultant/Procurement Director Employer: Millennium Development Authority, Ghana, Compact 2 Project Development Team.
From: March 2007 to April 2013 Position Held: Procurement Director Employer: Millennium Development Authority, Millennium Challenge Account-Ghana, Compact 1 (officially ended on 30th June, 2012).
From: August 2003 to February 2007. Position Held: Senior Procurement Consultant: Employer: Ministry of Education and Sports Accra, Ghana. Procurement Department. World Bank Consultant for Basic Education Sector Improvement Project (BESIP). Education Sector Project and Development of Senior Secondary School Project (ADB Funded).
From: October 1999 to July 200: 3Position Held: Procurement Consultant; Employer: Funds & Procurement Management Unit (FPMU), Ministry of Education, Ghana. National Functional Literacy
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Years of Experience:
More than 20 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, English |
Nationality:
Ghana
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