Overview
The Procurement Specialist will undertake country procurement diagnostic assessments, conduct project procurement due diligence, advise on contract management, and develop knowledge products on procurement.
Tasks Summary
- Perform country, sector and project level procurement risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans.
- Support borrowers in developing procurement strategies for investment projects.
- Review borrowers' procurement activities under ADB loans and grants.
- Advise on the application of the FIDIC suite of contracts and review bidding documents.
- Lead on procurement design and implementation during processing, administration and evaluation of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects.
- Process and administer TA projects associated with procurement.
- Help develop procurement policy, directives, and related guidance.
- Contribute to the digital transformation of ADB's internal procurement systems and support member governments to assess, develop, and deploy their e-procurement systems.
- Deliver training to ADB and government staff on procurement.
- Provide leadership and support to reporting staff, overseeing their performance, providing clear direction and assisting in their development.
Experience Requirements
- At least 6 years' relevant experience in procurement, project management, or other related areas.
- Experience working in international or multi-country settings.
- Work experience in agriculture, energy, education, health, transport, and/or water and urban sectors.
- International experience working in several countries.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and conducting knowledge sharing sessions.
Qualification Requirements
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, Law or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or equivalent.
