Job Type : Contract
Industry : Procurement
Education Level : Senior level
Job #: req13600
Organization: World
Bank
Sector: Procurement
Grade: GG
Term Duration: 3
years 0 months
Recruitment Type:
Local Recruitment
Required Language(s): English
Closing Date: 11/12/2021
(MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile?
Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help
our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group
is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing
countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending
extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable
development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we
work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking
projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the
most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org
The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources
of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources
and extensive experience to help our client countries to reduce poverty,
increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. To ensure that countries
can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge,
the World Bank Group is constantly seeking to improve the way it works. Key
priorities include delivering measurable results, promoting openness and
transparency in development, and improving access to development information
and data.
The Governance Global Practice (GGP) comprises a variety of
different professional disciplines and has the following three thematic
areas:
• Solutions and Innovations in Procurement (SIP) Group
focuses on advancing modern and open procurement systems, integrity in
procurement, as well as its fiduciary management functions of Bank-funded
operations.
• Financial Accountability and Reporting (FAR) Group focuses
on transparency, financial accountability, and financial Reporting in the
private and public sectors. This will include accountability of institutions,
oversight bodies and regulators, as well as financial management functions of
Bank-funded operations.
• Public Sector and Institutions (PSI) Group focuses on key
areas that underpin public sector and institutional reform. Some of the high
priority cross-cutting issues are revenue mobilization, global tax issues and
fiscal decentralization, open government, and justice for the poor.
The GGP interventions range from diagnostics, technical
assistance, and advisory services, learning, innovation and knowledge
management and sharing, creating peer learning platforms, lending and reform
project implementation, and monitoring and reporting. An important part
of its responsibilities is to deliver operational support to other Practices,
including through inputs for policy-based operations, hands-on implementation
advice and direct fiduciary due diligence of investment financing.
The Solutions and Innovations in Procurement (SIP)
Department convenes a leading group of practitioners focused on
advancing cutting-edge practices and innovations in the fields of procurement
and contract management. In that context, the SIP Department supports
governments and non-governmental actors in institutional strengthening and
capacity building, improvement and modernization of procurement and information
systems, ensuring efficiency of transactions through better project design and
implementation support with the objectives of improved governance and enhanced
development outcomes. The SIP Department advances these efforts across sectors
and across all regions of the world.
The key themes of SIP
Group are as follows:
• Provide technical advice on procurement fiduciary
activities and lead policy dialogue on procurement with client countries.
• Support client countries in achieving value for money in
public procurement and contract management in order to enhance service delivery
and development outcomes with integrity.
• Create the space for procurement/governance innovation to
happen.
• Establish proactive processes to identify and deploy
knowledge to solve specific problems, and improve development outcomes in
client countries.
• Facilitate and join global platforms to share knowledge
and practices across the world.
The Africa unit of the Solutions and Innovations in
Procurement (SIP) Department of GGP seeks to recruit a locally hired Senior
Procurement Specialist to be based in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania to provide support
for the Bank’s Tanzania portfolio. This position is geared to assisting the
World Bank staff, the client Governments and other agencies in implementing
World Bank-financed projects/programs by providing critical procurement advice
and support and Public Procurement Reforms. The ideal candidate would combine a
deep understanding of project procurement in different sectors with a
considerable knowledge of the budget execution issues in developing countries.
S/he will have demonstrated operational and analytic skills and will possess
strong knowledge and understanding of contemporary project procurement
management and Public Procurement. Competency in English language is required.
Knowledge of core public procurement principles and working experience with design
and implementation of e-Government Procurement Systems and Supply Chain
Management will be an added advantage.
Scope of Work
(summary of major job accountabilities at the full working level)
* Works independently on procurement matters in specific
sectors in the performance of the Bank's fiduciary and service functions,
seeking guidance on complex projects/issues from senior procurement staff.
* Employs appropriate methodologies for handling simple and
complex procurement tasks and/or issues.
* Supports clients in achieving value for money in the Bank
financed operations and in public procurement in order to enhance service
delivery and development outcomes with integrity.
*Supports borrowers in upfront project design, market
research and analysis, market sounding and designing fit for purpose
procurement strategies. and assisting in preparation of Project Procurement
Strategy for Development with an understanding of project context and relevant
procurement markets information.
*Support clients in developing appropriate analytical tools
and approaches to define more effective and informed risk management and
procurement strategies.
* Is responsible for reviewing and handling the technical,
commercial and legal aspects of procurement (in consultation with Legal and
Policy departments as necessary) at all stages of the project cycle, to include
analysis of systemic and other procurement issues, procurement planning,
design, implementation and management, and training.
* Provides operational advice to clients and Bank staff on
concepts, policies and procedures for international and local procurement.
*Advice borrowers on procurement complaints handling and
effective contract implementation management.
* Participates in missions as sole procurement expert on
large projects; assesses procurement implications of project design, evaluates
institutional capacity of borrowers and develops suitable Project Procurement
Strategy for Development and procurement plans.
* Participates in country procurement assessments, prepares
background analysis, collaborates on developing appropriate public procurement
legislation and practices and tailors instruments to meet specific client
needs.
* Negotiates and resolves difficult procurement issues with
Borrower agencies and handles questions/complaints from senior officials and
contractors on bidding and award issues.
* Designs and conducts workshops to educate procurement
professionals in the Bank and in borrower agencies on the Bank's philosophy and
approach to procurement, the rationale of its policy framework, relevant
procedures and processes, as well as on specialized procurement topics.
* Prepares a range of procurement-related documents and
reports.
* Handles appropriate interaction with country counterparts
on sector, organizational, human resources management, financial, economic and
regulatory practices.
* Works closely with the other senior procurement
specialists in the country office under general direction of Accredited
Practice Manager and under direct supervision of Procurement Hub Coordinator,
and guides and mentors more junior staff.
* Works closely with management and counterparts across the
Bank as well as with counterpart officials in government, multi-national
organizations, donor and other agencies.
Selection Criteria
• Good knowledge of all concepts and principles of and
approaches to international procurement, and of public procurement systems.
• Specialized knowledge of and significant experience in 2-3
substantive areas/aspects of procurement and contract management (e.g., various
forms of construction contracts; selection/contracting of consultant services;
preparation of bidding/contract documents for the international procurement of
goods, works, services; technical specs in design and construction of
facilities; public procurement policies, practices, institutions in developed
and/or developing countries; e-procurement etc.).
• Experience in upfront project design, market research and
analysis, market sounding (vendor conference) and designing fit for purpose
procurement strategies.
• Experience in handling complaints and resolving it in
a timely manner.
• Experience in supporting contract management of large
civil works/supply & installation and goods contracts.
• Proven analytical and evaluative skills, including the
ability to independently provide well researched analyses of key procurement
issues and problems.
• Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial, and
legal aspects of procurement at all phases of Bank’s lending operations.
• Understanding of political economy, public policy, public
systems and public management.
• Understanding of Bank’s business objectives, policies and
practices related to project/sector and critical links to procurement.
Basic Requirements
• Minimum Education: An advanced degree with a major in a
relevant discipline e.g. Engineering, Law, Procurement, Finance, Business or
Commerce. Master’s degree in any relevant areas.
• Minimum of 5 years of direct relevant experience in
carrying out technical duties in procurement involving both National and
International Bidding and contract management.
• Language Requirement: English (Essential)
General Competencies
• Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in
presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues, both orally and in
writing.
• Ability to identify complex issues and to respond and
handle accordingly; does not add unnecessary complexity to tasks or projects.
• Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments
and build effective business relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary
teams within a matrix management environment.
World Bank Group Core
Competencies
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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive
employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate
based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, or disability.
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including our values and inspiring stories.
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