Lama Suleiman Jordan
International Business

Personal Information:

Name: Lama Suleiman
Address: 5TH CIRCLE, UN UTHAINA , STREET NO 7,AMMAN-JORDAN
Nationality: Jordanian
e-mail: lama.suleiman@undp.org ,

Educational Background:

1- Bachelor of Art in Electrical Engineering, Minor in Power & Machines, Jordan University for Science and Technology, 1994-1995.-see attached
2- Certified by APM Group , PRINCE 2 Foundation Exam -March 2007  (SEE ATTACHED)

Languages:
Fluent in English,successfully passed the UN language proficiency Examination in English May 2007-SEE ATTACHED,
ARABIC IS MY Mother Tongue

Computer Skills:

- Good Knowledge of Computer (Internet, Word, Excel)

Work Experience:

FROM  Jan 08 up to now

 TITLE OF YOUR  POST
     Specifications Officer

NAME OF EMPLOYER:
UNDP-Iraq
TYPE OF BUSINESS
Programme
  

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES :  
• Participate and support the preparation of all project specifications
• Ensure all project specifications and relevant portions are in strict coherence to relevant UNDP guidelines , regulation s and rules;
• Coordinate , collaborate , contribute, participate and prepare relevant justifications constituting integral parts of waivers and relevant documents
• Coordinate and liaise closely with the Procurement Unit
• Support application of cost savings of scale strategies where applicable to project implementation
• Provide necessary support for analyzing , evaluating and recommending improvements to enhance relevant implementation strategies and processes
• Defining breakdown for procurement packages that best responds to the unique projects requirements
• Maintain comprehensive lists of contractor for advancing procurement actions
• Participate in all relevant evaluation processes of bids and procurement actions
• Support the development evaluation criteria for technical compliance;
• Provide support and advice on cost implications of projects set-ups
• Participate in identification of innovative implementation modalities
• Closely Collaborate and support Project Managers, procurement on all procurement related actions and activities.

- FROM Jan 2003 and up to Dec 07
EXACT  TITLE OF YOUR  POST
Procurement Associate

NAME OF EMPLOYER:
UNDP-Iraq
TYPE OF BUSINESS
Procurement

 DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES :  
1- Review incoming requests for procurement on completeness and neutrality of the specification or term of reference.
2. Check local, regional and international markets for fast availability of the requirements, based on competitive prices and quality.
3. Propose possibilities for outsourcing specific procurement activities to other implementing partners, such Inter-Agency Procurement Service Office (IAPSO), and act as liaison office for outsource procurement transactions.
4. Develop necessary solicitation and contractual documentation compliant with set standards and procedures.
5. Develop short-lists of qualified suppliers.
6. Preparation and conducting procurement process including RFQs, ITBs and RFPs, including pre-bidding and bid opening meetings, in accordance with set standards and procedures.
7. Undertake preliminary examinations for submitted bids, review prior to submitting for the detailed technical evaluation by the technical team of the project.
8. Negotiate final contracts with successful bidders, and prepare submissions to the Contracts, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP), as appropriate.
9. Keep and maintain auditable procurement records.
10. Undertake all procurement observing the highest standard of professional integrity and in accordance with UNDP Procurement Rules and Regulations.
11. Contract administration of awarded contracts in respect of payments, issue of contract amendments and variation orders as necessary through UNDP Atlas software.
12. Responsible for SSA/RLA contracts in respect of selection and engagement, fees calculation, contract preparation, Preparing ATLAS PO for payments.

B.  PREVIOUS POSTS (IN REVERSE ORDER)   
- Sales Engineer
MONTH/YEAR MONTH/YEAR STARTING FINAL
March 1999 Dec 2002
NAME OF EMPLOYER:
Orient House Electromechanical. TYPE OF BUSINESS: 
Trading
ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER:
Amman -Khalda near Arab Bank NAME OF SUPERVISOR:
Mr Zuhair Al-Halawani

DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES
    
1- Preparing Offers for Tenders issued in all Electrical Utilities in Jordan.
2- Contact overseas suppliers
3- Responsible of Business correspondence.
4- Arrange meetings for foreign representatives, and hold business negotiations along with consultants and contractors
5- Follow up of negotiations supported by technical alternatives to the original bid documents.
6- Estimation of Tenders
7- Provide close contacts with local and overseas suppliers and manufacturers.
8- Computer application to support all estimation throughout the different stages.
9- The selection of proper materials that fully comply with the specification at the best available prices for the mutual benefit of the client and the company.
10- The preparation of full technical submittals to be approved by the consultant, and negotiations with the consultant if needed
11- Contact and negotiate the overseas to obtain best offers and prices.
12- Follow up with the shipping Agencies.
13- Responsible to issue all Purchase orders to the Overseas Suppliers.

- Design Engineer
MONTH/YEAR MONTH/YEAR STARTING FINAL
Oct 1997 Dec
NAME OF EMPLOYER:
CBI-Consultant Bureau International
 TYPE OF BUSINESS:
Electrical Design
ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER:
Amman- Sweifieh , Taghreed street NAME OF SUPERVISOR: Mr Zaid Suhaimat

 DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES
 Electrical Design Engineer responsible for the Electrical Installations required for the following projects: Sheikh Hamad Palace-Saudi Arabia, Villa Mr Ahmad Suheimat-Amman, and Villa Mr Zeid Suheimat- Rawdah-Amman.

EXACT TITLE OF YOUR POST:
Electrical Engineer.
MONTH/YEAR MONTH/YEAR STARTING FINAL
March 1995 Oct 1997
NAME OF EMPLOYER:
Modern Maintenance Co.

 TYPE OF BUSINESS:
Elecrical Contracting
ADDRESS OF EMPLOYER:
Amman Gardenz Street NAME OF SUPERVISOR:
Mr Wael Dabbas
 NO. AND KIND OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED BY YOU:     
 REASON FOR LEAVING:
Improve my career and income
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR DUTIES
     Electrical Engineer responsible to check & prepare the shop drawings & all the takeoff quantities for the following projects: AL-Hayat Pharmaceutical Factory, Astra Plaza Complex-Amman, Al-Razi Pharmaceutical Factory, Fisheries-Jordan Valley, Abdoun Commercial Center , Youssif Al-Taher Villa.