Procurement specialistWorld Bank

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East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) Region
The East Asia and the Pacific Region (EAP) is highly heterogeneous. Its 19 client countries include one of the smallest, Tuvalu with a population of 11,646 and the largest, China. It includes IDA and IBRD countries as well as countries who no longer borrow from the Bank, but still maintain strong partnerships with the Bank through knowledge Hubs.
EAP has made the fastest progress in economic growth and poverty reduction of any region in the last quarter-century. A succession of East Asian economies has progressed from low-income to middle-income, with others preparing to join the small group of high-income countries soon. At present, the region remains one of the main drivers of the world economy, accounting for nearly two-fifths of global economic growth!
Despite this progress, the Asia and Pacific region still faces huge development challenges. Inequality within countries is growing, leaving some subnational regions and groups significantly behind. A large portion of the region's population remains vulnerable to income shocks, including from a global economic slowdown, changing global and regional value-chains, and climate-related risks.
East Asia was the first region to be hit by the COVID-19 pandemic which has provoked both an unprecedented health crisis and a severe economic shock in the region. The economic shock has severely affected both supply and demand, with significant impacts on economic activity, livelihoods, and people's welfare. Poverty in the East Asia and Pacific region is expected to rise for the first time in over 4 decades. COVID-19 also presents some opportunities for countries in the region to build back better through recovery strategies that prioritize reforms, institutions as well as attention to climate and broader sustainability.
For more information on East Asia and the Pacific Region visit: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/eap
Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions Practice Group
Equitable Growth, Finance and Institutions (EFI) Practice Group (PG) support economic policies and legal, regulatory and institutional reforms to enable equitable and sustainable growth and to reduce poverty.
The Governance Global Practice
More than half of the global population expresses distrust in government institutions. The Governance GP helps developing countries build capable, efficient, open, inclusive and accountable institutions that can support economic growth, reduce poverty, deliver needed services and earn the confidence of citizens. Our work encompasses public financial management, public procurement, civil service reform, open government, anti-corruption, and using technology to improve quality and access to government services. For more information visit: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/governance
All the staff of the EEAR2 procurement team is decentralized and based in country offices. Procurement team members supporting the country programs in Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, and Pacific Islands are managed by an Accredited Practice Manager (APM). This position is based in Manila, the Philippines.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue to strengthen procurement systems in the Pacific.
Supports clients in the Pacific 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 in some occasions in 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 VPUs, Global Practices and other units involved in meeting the Bank's business objectives;
- other external constituencies and expert groups.
Selection Criteria
Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, engineering, commerce, law, procurement, etc.)
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in procurement inside or outside the World Bank.
Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, including but not limited to VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc.
Knowledge and specialized command of all major facets of Bank procurement policies and practices as applied across a wide range of Bank lending operations at all phases of the project cycle, and ability to address broader issues at sector/country level.
Knowledge on institutions and procurement reforms in Borrower's countries.
Good understanding of critical linkages and relationships among clients' business drivers, business operations and objectives and Procurement processes.
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.
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World Bank

Manila City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time