Overview
The Procurement Specialist will manage procurement activities for assigned operations, providing technical and fiduciary support throughout the project cycle, and advising Borrowers on procurement strategy and implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement activities for assigned operations.
- Apply appropriate procurement methods, market approaches, and risk-based strategies.
- Advise Borrowers on procurement strategy, market engagement, procurement planning, and contract packaging.
- Support the preparation, update, and monitoring of procurement plans and related procurement documentation.
- Review and advise on the technical, commercial, and legal aspects of procurement.
- Provide operational advice to clients and Bank staff on procurement concepts, policies, procedures, and implementation arrangements.
- Participate in implementation support and preparation missions.
- Contribute to analytical work, assessments, and policy dialogue related to public procurement systems.
- Support the resolution of procurement issues, complaints, and implementation bottlenecks.
- Design and deliver training, knowledge-sharing, and capacity-building activities.
- Prepare a range of procurement-related documents and reports.
- Build effective working relationships with clients, counterparts, and internal stakeholders.
- Provide guidance and training to STEP Focal Points in the Country Office, when needed.
Required Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in public procurement, international procurement, and/or procurement under international financial institution-financed operations, including hands-on experience with project implementation support and contract management.
- Experience with WB or MDB projects is desirable.
- Proven past experience working in Latin America and the Caribbean, as a procurement officer.
Qualifications
• Master's degree with a major in a relevant discipline (e.g., Law, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Business or Commerce) or equivalent academic qualification relevant to this position.
