Procurement Specialist<\/p>\n
Job #:
\nreq35901<\/p>\n
Organization:
\nWorld Bank<\/p>\n
Sector:
\nProcurement<\/p>\n
Grade:
\nGF<\/p>\n
Term Duration:
\n3 years 0 months<\/p>\n
Recruitment Type:
\nLocal Recruitment<\/p>\n
Location:
\nDar Es Salaam,Tanzania<\/p>\n
Required Language(s):
\nEnglish<\/p>\n
Preferred Language(s):<\/p>\n
Closing Date:
\n3\/25\/2026 (MM\/DD\/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC<\/p>\n
Description
\nWorking 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. Visit www.worldbank.org.
\nEastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region
\nWe need the best and brightest talent focused on our region in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent.\u00a0\u00a0Home to about 700 million of Africa\u2019s people, Eastern and Southern Africa is a geographically, culturally and economically diverse region of 26 countries stretching from the Red Sea in the North to the Cape of Good Hope in the South. The subregion harbors some of Africa\u2019s protracted conflicts, rendering many of its countries fragile, while significant gaps in education, health, and skills development continues to keep people from reaching their full potential. This creates a huge development challenge, impacts heavily on the lives and livelihoods of people, and hinders regional integration and trade! But it also creates an opportunity to work closely with country leaders, civil society, development partners, and young people to chart a brighter course for the future.
\nMore information about Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region: https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/region\/afr\/eastern-and-southern-africa
\nThe Governance Global Practice (GGP) comprises a variety of different professional disciplines working on public institutions, including procurement, public sector management, governance and anti-corruption, and financial management.
\nGGP\u2019s Procurement Department convenes a leading group of practitioners focused on advancing cutting-edge practices and innovations in the fields of procurement, anti-corruption and open government. To enhance its capacity, the Department seeks to recruit\/appoint a highly organized, energized and experienced professional, capable of operating effectively.
\nThe Africa East and Southern (AFE) unit of the\u00a0GGP-Procurement Department\u00a0is largely\u00a0decentralized and based in the 25+ country offices. The Procurement team in AFE is managed by two Accredited Practice Managers (PM) based at Nairobi and Pretoria. AFE\u00a0Procurement Unit seeks to recruit a locally hired Procurement Specialist to be based in\u00a0Dar es Salaam, Tanzania\u00a0to provide support for the Tanzania portfolio. The Procurement Specialist will be working under the oversight and guidance of\u00a0the\u00a0Procurement Team Leader\u00a0based in Dar es Salaam who reports to the AFE\u00a0Accredited Practice Manager\u00a0based in\u00a0Nairobi.
\nJob Duties and Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Provides technical fiduciary services on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue to strengthen procurement systems in client countries.
\n\u2022 Supports clients in achieving value for money (VFM) in public procurement in order to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity.
\n\u2022 Reviews technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement (in consultation with Legal and Policy departments as necessary) at all stages of the project cycle
\n\u2022 Understands relevant procurement markets using analytical tools and approaches to define more effective procurement strategies.
\n\u2022 Participates in missions and plays a key role in developing practical approaches to procurement while simultaneously dealing with difficult policy and operational issues.
\n\u2022 Prepares and\/or comments on draft operational directives and policy papers; produces major\/complex reports.
\n\u2022 Contributes to the Bank\u2019s efforts in promoting procurement reform dialogue, working in close collaboration with Governance sector colleagues and in professionalizing the function of procurement. Makes significant contributions to the development of client country procurement systems, including supporting the assessment of systems, creating country capacity, influencing the design, reform and strengthening of institutional capacity within borrower entities and monitoring the reform initiatives in client countries
\n\u2022 Supports review of procurement cases subject to Accredited Practice Manager and Operations Policy Review Committee (OPRC) level reviews and prepares relevant memos.
\n\u2022 Supports borrowers on procurement complaints handling and effective contract implementation management
\n\u2022 Ensures the use of electronic tools, e.g., Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement (STEP) to track exchanges with the clients and performance of key fiduciary metrics covering the operations portfolio, as well as the unit\u2019s own work program deliverables.
\n\u2022 Designs and delivers capacity building workshops for Bank staff and borrowers.
\nCarrying out the responsibilities of the Procurement Specialist, will involve interaction with TTLs, government officials in implementing agencies and Governance-Public Sector and -Financial Management specialists.
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\nSelection Criteria
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\n\u2022 Master\u2019s degree in a relevant field (e.g. engineering, commerce, law, procurement, etc.)
\n\u2022 Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in public procurement or Donor\/MDB financed project procurement
\n\u2022 Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, such as VFM, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc. Experience preferred in the infrastructure (Transport and Energy) projects.
\n\u2022 Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
\n\u2022 High levels of integrity.
\n\u2022 Excellent command of English.
\n\u2022 Knowledge on institutions and procurement reforms in Borrower\u2019s countries.
\n\u2022 Good knowledge of concepts, principles and approaches to international procurement and of public procurement systems.
\n\u2022 Knowledge and working experience with design and implementation of e-Government Procurement Systems will be an added advantage.
\n\u2022 Knowledge of Fragility, Conflict and Violence Context to apply it in operations and analytical tasks
\nNote:\u00a0If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s\/he will retain his\/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3-year term appointment.
\nPoverty has no borders, neither does excellence. We succeed because of our differences, and we continuously search for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds from around the globe.
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\nWBG Culture Attributes:<\/p>\n
1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
\n2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
\n3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.
\nWorld Bank Group Core Competencies
\nThe 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.
\nWe 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.
\nLearn more about working at the\u00a0World Bank\u00a0and\u00a0IFC\u00a0including our values and inspiring stories.
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