Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist will support client countries in achieving value for money in public procurement to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity. The role involves providing technical fiduciary advice, engaging in policy dialogue, conducting procurement risk assessments, and developing training modules on complex procurement topics within the Europe and Central Asia region.

Responsibilities

• Support client countries in achieving value for money in public procurement to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity.
• Understand relevant procurement markets using analytical tools and approaches to define more effective procurement.
• Provide technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue on procurement with client countries.
• Review procurement documents including procurement strategies, procurement plans, bidding documents, evaluation reports, etc.
• Conduct procurement risk assessments.
• Develop relationships with government senior officials to advance policy dialogue in procurement.
• Transform policy dialogue into concrete proposals that enhance and strengthen countries’ national procurement system.
• Play a significant role within the function in guiding/mentoring other stakeholders.
• Develop and execute training modules on complex sector related procurement topics.

Requirements

• An advanced degree with a major in a relevant discipline (e.g. business administration, engineering, commerce, law, procurement, public policy, etc.) is required.
• Master’s degree in any relevant areas.
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, including but limited to VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in procurement inside or outside the Bank.
• International experience is desirable.
• Ability to deal sensitively in a country-specific and multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, negotiating and resolving highly complex issues, both orally and in writing.
• Client-driven and a sense of personal responsibility for achieving a high level of technical quality and timeliness.
• Ability to solve complex problems involving multiple stakeholders and constraints.
• Results-oriented to act as a trusted, strategic advisor, partnering with clients to deliver results.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively mentor/guide groups of staff and design training/skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of knowledge/skills.
• Knowledge on institutions and procurement reforms in Borrower’s countries and good practices around the world.
• Understanding of the World Bank’s products and project cycle is desirable.
• Understanding of political economy, public policy, public systems and public management in procurement or other sectors.
• Knowledge and experience in risk management
• High levels of integrity.
• Excellent command of English.

Skills

• International Procurement
• Value for Money Analysis
• Sustainable Procurement
• Strategic Sourcing
• Market Analysis
• Contract Management
• Procurement Risk Management
• Technical procurement duties
• Policy Dialogue
• Training Design
• Mentoring Staff
• Public Sector Procurement
• Technical fiduciary advice
• Procurement Reforms
• Public Policy Understanding
• Project Lifecycle Knowledge
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Negotiation Skills
• Communications Skills

Languages

English, Russian