World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects
The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.
World Bank seeks to employ competent personnel to fill the following vacant positions:
Position 1 – Procurement Specialist
Job #:
req18730
Organization:
World Bank
Sector:
Procurement
Grade:
GF
Term Duration:
3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Location:
Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Required Language(s):
English
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:
9/1/2022 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Provides technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue to strengthen procurement systems in client countries.Supports clients in achieving Value for Money (VFM) in public procurement in order to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity.
Understand relevant procurement markets using analytical tools and approaches to define more effective procurement strategies.Participates in missions and plays a key role in developing practical approaches to procurement while simultaneously dealing with difficult policy and operational issues.
Prepares and/or comments on draft operational directives and policy papers; produces major/complex reports.Develops and executes training modules on complex sector related procurement topics.
The work implies frequent interaction with the following stakeholders:
Management in the duty station and on some occasions in Headquarters (HQ) or other countries.Government officials and equivalent contacts in other international organizations, partner entities, etc.
Procurement specialists within the World Bank and government units.Counterparts in the Bank across Vice Presidential Units (VPUs), Global Practices and other units involved in meeting the Bank’s business objectives.Other external constituencies and expert groups.
Selection Criteria
Eduacation – Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, engineering, commerce, law, procurement, etc.)
Experience – Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in public procurement or Donor/MDB financed project procurement Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, such as VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc…
Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
High levels of integrity.Excellent command of English.Knowledge on institutions and procurement reforms in Borrower’s countries.
Good knowledge of concepts, principles and approaches to international procurement and of public procurement systems.
Knowledge of Fragile and Conflict-affected Situations (FCS) Context – Applies to operations and analytical tasks a substantive understanding of fragility, conflict and violence, etc.
FCS Behavioral Skills – Demonstrates the mind-set needed for success in FCS settings: adaptability, resilience, determination, sound judgment, etc.
FCS Operational Skills – Coordinates a pragmatic approach to FCS operations.
Looks for ways to help the client achieve early results while maintaining a strategic approach and identifies practical ways to implement longer-term/reform measures.FCS Policies, Tools and Instruments – Is aware of the range of FCS related policies, tools and instruments, political economy analysis, etc
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
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