Procurement Specialist,
Buenos Aires, Argentina
World Bank
Closing date: Sunday, 20 May 2018
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Works independently on procurement matters in the performance of the Bank's fiduciary and service functions, seeking guidance on complex projects/issues from senior procurement staff and the Procurement Coordinator, as necessary.
* Employs appropriate methodologies for handling both simple and complex procurement tasks and/or issues.
* Working across sectors, is responsible for reviewing and handling the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement (in consultation with Legal and Policy departments as necessary) at all stages of the project cycle, to include analysis of systemic and other procurement issues, procurement planning, design, implementation and management, and training.
* Provides operational advice to clients and Bank staff on concepts, policies and procedures for international and national procurement.
* Participates in missions as sole procurement expert on large projects; assesses procurement implications of project design, evaluates institutional capacity of the Borrower and develops suitable procurement plans.
* Participates in country procurement assessments, prepares background analysis, collaborates on developing appropriate public procurement legislation and practices and tailors instruments to meet specific client needs.
* Negotiates and resolves difficult procurement issues with Borrower agencies and handles questions/complaints from officials and contractors on bidding and award issues.
* Designs and conducts workshops to educate procurement professionals in the Bank and in Borrower agencies on the Bank's philosophy and approach to procurement, the rationale of its policy framework, relevant procedures and processes, as well as on specialized procurement topics.
* Prepares a range of procurement-related documents and reports.
* Handles appropriate interaction with country counterparts on sector, organizational, human resources management, financial, economic and regulatory practices.
* Provides guidance and training to junior procurement staff at grades GD and GE and to ACS staff in the Country Office.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following
* Managers and Technical Specialists in the work unit and staff from other agencies, donors, consultants and borrowers.