World Bank Job in Nigeria for a Senior Procurement Specialist
The Africa unit of the Public Integrity and Openness (PIO) Department
of GGP seeks to recruit a highly organized, energized and experienced
professional, capable of operating effectively in a very demanding
fragile, post conflict and capacity constrained environment to serve as
the Country Office Senior Procurement Specialist. This position is
geared to assisting the World Bank staff, Liberia
Govemment and other
agencies in implementing World Bank-financed programs by providing
critical procurement advice and support. The ideal candidate would
combine a deep understanding of project procurement in different sectors
with a considerable knowledge of the budget execution issues in
Liberia.
Job Title: Senior Procurement Specialist
Key Responsibilities The Senior Procurement Specialist will:
- Help implement and further develop GGODR activities in Liberia with regard to Public Procurement;
- Participate in the country's procurement assessment, prepare
background analysis, collaborate on developing appropriate public
procurement legislation and practices and tailor instrument to meet
specific client needs:
- Negotiate and resolve difficutt procurement issues with Borrower
agencies and handle guest ions/complaints from senior officials and
contractors on bidding and award issues;
- Work across countries/sectors; be responsible for reviewing and
handling the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement at
all stages of the project cycle, including analysis of systemic and
otller.procurement Issues, procuremenl planmng, design, Imp ementation
and management and training.
- Provide operational advice to clients and Bank staff on concepts,
policies and procedures for international and local procurement:
Selection Criteria
- MAIMS (An advanced degree with a major in relevant discipline (e.g.
Engineering, Law, Procurement, Finance, Business or Commerce).
- 8 years state-of- the-art knowledge of the concepts, principles and
practices which govern international procurement, the contracting of
consultants services, technical speoftcatlons in design, engineering and
construction of facilities, the development of public procurement
policies. etc.
- Knowledge of developing country conditions generally and of procurement-related legislation, systems and practices;
- Good understanding of critical linkages and relationships among
clients' business drivers, business operations and objectives and
Procurement processes;
- Seasoned knowledge and specialized command of all major facets of
Bank procurement policies and practices as applied across a wide range
of Bank lending operational at all phases of the project cycle, and
ability to address broader issues at sector/country level;
- In-depth understanding of Bank operational policies and practices related to projects/sector work:
How to Apply
For the full position description and complete selection criteria
and required competencies, qualified candidates are requested to submit
an on-line application at
www.worldbank.org/careers
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150797The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality. culture and educational background. Individuals with
disabilities
are equally encouraged to apply. Closing date for receipt of
applications is May 14, 2015. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.