Yasir Sultan

Procurement and Contract Management professional with approximately 20 years of professional experience across World Bank, UN, Government of Pakistan, Government of Balochistan and international development projects. Strong background in public procurement, contract administration, tendering, bid evaluation, framework agreements, supplier management, compliance, STEP, World Bank procurement procedures, and project administration. Experienced in managing the full procurement and post-award contract lifecycle for goods, works, consulting and non-consulting services.

Contract Management Specialist – HRU / IFRAP - World Bank–Financed Project at Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan (2024-06 – 2026-08)

• Ensure compliance with the World Bank Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers and applicable Government of Pakistan rules, including contract management and procurement processes through the World Bank's Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) system.
• Review and administer scope, deliverables, milestones, payment schedules, KPIs, variations, amendments and extensions of time.
• Verify deliverables, certifications and invoices; maintain complete audit-ready contract records.
• Coordinate with procurement, technical, finance, legal, safeguards and field teams for effective contract implementation.
• Support World Bank prior/post reviews, supervision missions, contractual disputes, claims and complaints.
• Lead contract closeout, performance evaluation, release of securities and lessons-learned documentation; prepare management and World Bank reporting.

Procurement Officer (PPS-9) – Acting Charge Procurement Specialist (IFRAP) - World Bank–Financed Project at Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan (2024-02 – 2024-06)

• Led procurement planning and implementation in accordance with the PPSD and Annual Procurement Plans through the World Bank STEP system.
• Managed procurement of goods, works, non-consulting and consulting services from requirement identification through contract award.
• Prepared and reviewed World Bank Standard Procurement Documents, including IFBs, RFPs, RFQs, ToRs, evaluation criteria and draft contracts.
• Served on procurement/evaluation committees; coordinated openings and technical/financial evaluations using QCBS, CQS, RFQ and open competitive procurement.
• Coordinated World Bank prior/post reviews, clarifications and no-objection processes; facilitated negotiations and contract finalization.
• Maintained audit-ready procurement records and supported complaint, grievance, integrity and conflict-of-interest requirements.

Manager – Public-Private Partnership (Public Procurement Specialist) – BHCIP - World Bank–Financed Project at Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan (2023-08 – 2024-02)

• Managed PPP procurement activities in the healthcare sector, including project identification, feasibility assessment, business cases and tendering.
• Prepared RFQs, RFPs and related procurement documents; coordinated advertising, pre-bid meetings, bid evaluation and partner selection.
• Negotiated and administered contracts, monitored performance, managed risk allocation and addressed implementation issues and disputes.
• Managed procurement and contract administration for assigned projects, including purchase orders and supplier contracts.

Admin Officer – Governance & Policy Project Balochistan - World Bank–Financed Project at Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan (2017-01 – 2023-06)

• Managed ICT and incremental operational cost procurement, including procurement strategies, RFPs, EOIs, IFBs, RFQs, evaluations and contracts.
• Led contract administration, framework agreements, vendor/consultant negotiations, performance monitoring and compliance.
• Maintained procurement and contract records, supported audits and compliance reviews, and prepared contract performance reports.
• Provided administrative and logistical support for meetings, workshops and project activities and coordinated with finance, procurement and project teams.

Procurement Specialist Governance Support Program - World Bank–Financed Project at Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan (2015-01 – 2016-10)

• Developed procurement strategies and plans and prepared RFPs, bid documents, EOIs, IFBs and RFQs.
• Led procurement processes, evaluated proposals, facilitated negotiations and drafted contracts.
• Managed IDC framework agreements, monitored supplier performance, deliverables and timelines, and maintained compliance documentation.
• Coordinated with project teams, vendors, consultants, finance and legal departments and supported audits and process improvements.

Procurement Consultant – UNHCR Financed Project at Islamic Helping Hands (2013-05 – 2014-12)

• Managed procurement activities in accordance with UNHCR regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Developed procurement plans; sourced suppliers through market research, RFQs and RFPs; conducted tendering and bid evaluation.
• Negotiated and awarded contracts, drafted purchase orders and procurement documentation, and monitored contract performance.
• Managed procurement budgets and expenditure tracking, established procurement KPIs and provided procurement guidance and training to project staff.

Procurement / Logistic Officer – Balochistan at Merlin International (2012-09 – 2013-04)

• Managed procurement planning, supplier sourcing, competitive quotations, purchase orders, records and supplier performance.
• Administered contracts, monitored delivery and resolved procurement/contract issues with stakeholders.
• Managed warehousing, inventory, fleet, vehicles, assets, fuel, insurance/registration records and general administration.

Assistant Procurement & Admin – Jaffar Abad at Islamic Relief UK (2009-03 – 2012-07)

• Supported procurement planning, supplier sourcing, quotations, purchase orders, vendor coordination and procurement compliance.
• Supported contract documentation, amendments, extensions, terminations and performance monitoring.
• Provided administrative and logistical support, including meetings, travel, accommodation, reporting and record management.
• Assisted with audits, quality assurance and procurement documentation.

Assistant Manager – E4 Regional at National Commission for Human Development Government of Pakistan (2005-03 – 2008-07)

• Coordinated purchasing of IT equipment, quotations, comparative statements, purchase orders, procurement records and supplier logistics.
• Supported Management Information Systems, program reporting, staff training and information-service maintenance.

Master's in Business Administration (MBA) – Virtual University of Pakistan

Master's in Computer Sciences – University of Balochistan

Bachelor of Sciences in Sciences – University of Balochistan

FSc in Mathematics, Statistics & Economics – Federal Board of Pakistan

Matriculation in Science – Balochistan Intermediate & Secondary Education