Overview
The Procurement Specialist will support governments in strengthening country procurement systems, conduct project procurement due diligence, advise on contract management, and develop knowledge products on procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct country, sector, and project-level procurement risk assessments and help develop mitigation measures, procurement strategies, and implementation arrangements for investment projects.
- Lead procurement design, review, and implementation during the processing, administration, and evaluation of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects.
- Advise on contract management and the application of FIDIC and other contract forms, including the review of bidding and contract documents for goods, works, and services.
- Process and administer procurement-related TA projects and contribute to the development of procurement policies, directives, guidance, and good practices.
- Support the digital transformation of procurement through e-procurement programs, procurement data analytics to strengthen decision-making and procurement strategies within ADB and its developing member countries.
- Deliver procurement training and capacity-building programs for ADB and government staff to strengthen procurement capability and knowledge of ADB procedures.
- Provide guidance to reporting staff, including performance oversight, work planning, and staff development.
Required Experience
- At least 6 years' relevant experience in procurement, project management, or other related areas, including international experience working in several countries.
- Work experience in agriculture, energy, education, health, transport, and water and urban sectors.
- Demonstrated experience leading projects and conducting knowledge sharing sessions.
Qualifications
• A University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, Law or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or equivalent.
