Overview
The Procurement Specialist will support client countries in achieving value for money in public procurement and provide technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities.
Key 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
- Develops relationships with government senior officials to advance policy dialogue in procurement.
- Transforms policy dialogue into concrete proposals that enhance and strengthen countries’ national procurement system.
- Plays a significant role within the function in guiding/mentoring other stakeholders.
- Develops and executes training modules on complex sector related procurement topics.
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in procurement inside or outside the Bank. International experience is desirable.
Qualifications
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.
