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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
"http://www.worldbank.org/careers" rel="nofollow" target=
"_blank">www.worldbank.org/careers
Click on > Current job openings > Job Type >
Professional & Technical > Job Family > Procurement
> Job # 150797
The 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.