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SamHaSConsulting

International
Public Procurement &
Contract Management


Expert advisory, training, and capacity building for better project and procurement outcomes.

Global Expertise

International experience across sectors

Practical Solutions

Tailored advisory that drives impact

Capacity Building

Training and tools that build lasting capability

Integrity & Excellence

Ethical, independent, and results-focused

Core expertise

Specialist support across procurement and contracts

Six areas where SamHaS Consulting provides advisory, hands-on support and training.

Scope of support

From procurement strategy to contract completion

SamHaS works at any stage, and across the whole cycle, so that decisions taken early are consistent with how the contract will be managed later.

  1. StrategyObjectives, risk allocation, packaging and contracting model.
  2. Procurement PlanningMethod, timeline, market approach and approvals.
  3. Bidding DocumentsRequirements, qualification, criteria and contract conditions.
  4. EvaluationCompliance, qualification, rated criteria and the evaluation report.
  5. Contract AwardNegotiation where permitted, award and contract signature.
  6. Contract ManagementAdministration, programme, payment, variations and records.
  7. ClaimsNotices, entitlement, assessment and determinations.
  8. Dispute AvoidanceEarly engagement, the DAAB and amicable settlement.
  9. CompletionTaking over, defects, final account and closeout.
Samuel Haileselassie Kebede, Founder and Principal Consultant
Founder

Samuel Haileselassie Kebede

Founder and Principal Consultant

Samuel brings 42+ years of professional experience, including 27 years with the World Bank and 19 years of international experience across Africa, South Asia and East Asia, with over ten years at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC. As a Senior Procurement Specialist he worked in the Bank's procurement policy and governance functions. He contributed to the development and review of procurement regulations and standard procurement documents for Works (including Design-Build, EPC/Turnkey, DBO, Plant DSI and Framework Agreements); Goods; selection of Consultants and non-consultant services; and guidance notes and templates.

He has designed and delivered procurement and contract-management training for government officials, project teams, engineers and consultants, and is a FIDIC Certified Trainer in Fundamental Construction Contracts.

World Bank Procurement RegulationsFIDIC contractsEPC / TurnkeyDesign-Build-OperateClaims managementDAAB / DRBRated criteriaFramework Agreements

About the Founder

Why SamHaS

Specialist depth, applied practically

International Development Experience

42+ years of professional experience, including 27 years with the World Bank and 19 years of international work across Africa, South Asia and East Asia, and over ten years at World Bank headquarters in Washington, DC.

Deep Procurement Expertise

Detailed working knowledge of procurement regulations, standard procurement documents, evaluation methodology and consultant selection.

Practical Contract Management

Advice grounded in how contracts are actually administered: programme, payment, variations, notices, records and closeout.

FIDIC Expertise

FIDIC Certified Trainer in Fundamental Construction Contracts, with working experience across the Red, Yellow, Silver and Gold Books.

Capacity Building

Extensive experience designing and delivering training for officials, project implementation teams, engineers and consultants. Has delivered in-person training in multiple countries, including the USA, Türkiye, Egypt, Tunisia, Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, Pakistan and Italy.

Independent Specialist Advice

A boutique practice built around one principal and a network of associates. Clients work directly with the specialist doing the work.

Training and capacity building

From rules to practical application

SamHaS delivers practical training that combines procurement principles, contract provisions, case studies, real-world scenarios, group exercises and contract administration tools.

  • Short technical presentations
  • Real contract examples
  • Case studies
  • Group exercises
  • Problem solving
  • Document review
  • Practical simulations

Explore Training Programmes

Example training topics
  1. FIDIC Contract Management
  2. EPC / Turnkey Contract Management
  3. Plant Design, Supply and Installation
  4. Procurement & Evaluation
  5. Rated Criteria
  6. Claims & Dispute Avoidance
  7. DAAB
  8. Framework Agreements
  9. Sustainable Procurement
Work with SamHaS

Discuss an assignment, a document or a contract issue

Not every procurement or contract issue requires a full consulting assignment. Reserve advisory time for document review, contract interpretation, evaluation issues or claims strategy.