Procurement Specialist
(Extended Term Consultant (ETC)) One Year, Renewable
Job Family: Procurement
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment: Local Hire
Closing Date: 02-Aug-2012Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment: Local Hire
Language Requirements: English [Essential]
Background / General description
The operations and country procurement services in the Africa Region of the World Bank are provided by the Africa Region Procurement Group (AFTPC) that is part of the Core Operations Services (AFTOS).
AFTOS also includes the Financial Management (AFTFM) Group; the
Development Effectiveness (AFTDE) Group; and the Safeguards (AFTSG) Group.
In view of the increased demand on Procurement oversight and capacity building, the World Bank Kenya Country Office, based in Nairobi, invites applications from qualified and experienced Procurement Specialists, with proven integrity and track records.
In view of the increased demand on Procurement oversight and capacity building, the World Bank Kenya Country Office, based in Nairobi, invites applications from qualified and experienced Procurement Specialists, with proven integrity and track records.
Successful candidate will be appointed on an Extended Term
Consultant (ETC) individual appointment basis for a period of one year, subject
to renewal for a second year (based on good performance and business
need).
The selected Procurement Specialist (PS) will be required to
work under the supervision and guidance of, the two Senior Procurement
Specialists with close collaboration with the Procurement Hub Coordinator, Task
Team Leaders and members. The consultants will be required to travel within
Kenya.
The operations and country procurement services in the Africa Region of the World Bank are provided by the Africa Region Procurement Group (AFTPC) that is part of the Core Operations Services (AFTOS). AFTOS also includes the Financial Management (AFTFM) Group; the Development Effectiveness (AFTDE) Group; and the Safeguards (AFTSG) Group.
The operations and country procurement services in the Africa Region of the World Bank are provided by the Africa Region Procurement Group (AFTPC) that is part of the Core Operations Services (AFTOS). AFTOS also includes the Financial Management (AFTFM) Group; the Development Effectiveness (AFTDE) Group; and the Safeguards (AFTSG) Group.
In view of the increased demand on Procurement oversight and
capacity building, the World Bank Kenya Country Office, based in Nairobi,
invites applications from qualified and experienced Procurement Specialists,
with proven integrity and track records.
Successful candidate will be appointed on an Extended Term
Consultant (ETC) individual appointment basis for a period of one year, subject
to renewal for a second year (based on good performance and business
need).
The selected Procurement Specialist (PS) will be required to
work under the supervision and guidance of, the two Senior Procurement
Specialists with close collaboration with the Procurement Hub Coordinator, Task
Team Leaders and members.
The consultants will be required to travel within Kenya.
Duties and Accountabilities
Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Duties and Accountabilities
Specifically, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Provide
procurement support during project preparation and project implementation
(including prior and post reviews of all procurement documents and
decisions) of the projects portfolio financed by the Bank in Kenya;
- Assist
the Borrower in procurement capacity building activities including support
during country procurement assessment and the procurement reform process;
- Work
on procurement matters across sectors in the performance of the Bank’s
fiduciary and service functions, seeking guidance on complex
projects/issues from senior procurement staff;
- Review
and handle the technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement (in
consultation with Legal and Policy departments as necessary) at all stages
of the project cycle;
- Provide
operational advice to clients and Bank staff on concepts, policies and
procedures for international and local procurement;
- Participate
in missions as procurement expert on projects; assess procurement
implications of project design, evaluate institutional capacity of
borrowers and develop suitable procurement plans; conduct prior and post
reviews of Bank-financed contracts;
- Participate
in country procurement assessments; prepare background analysis;
collaborate on developing appropriate public procurement legislation and
practices;
- Negotiate
and resolve difficult procurement issues with Borrower agencies and handle
questions/ complaints from senior officials and contractors on bidding and
award issues;
- Design
and conduct workshops to educate procurement professionals in the Bank and
in borrower agencies on the Bank's philosophy and approach to procurement,
as well as on specialized procurement topics.
- Prepare
a range of procurement-related documents and reports; and providing
guidance and training to junior procurement staff
Selection Criteria
- A
Masters degree with a major in a relevant discipline (e.g. Engineering,
Law, Procurement, Finance, Business or Commerce) and relevant training in
procurement work;
- At
least five (5) years of direct relevant work experience as Procurement
Specialist or alternatively, having had responsibilities with a
substantial content of his/her position in the procurement area in or
outside the World Bank;
- Good
knowledge of all concepts and principles of and approaches to
international procurement, and of public procurement systems;
- Knowledge
and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of
procurement at all phases of Bank lending operations;
- Demonstrated
analytical clarity, problem-solving skills and negotiating skills with
ability to balance project objectives and procurement requirements with
client needs;
- Strong
communication skills in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult
issues, both orally and in writing, and excellent listening skills;
- Ability
to deal sensitively with a multi-cultural environment and build effective
business relationships with clients and colleagues within a matrix
management environment;
- Ability
to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams with a matrix
management environment;
- Exceptional
degree of integrity, judgment and tact in handling the most sensitive,
diverse and confidential material; and
- Understanding
of Bank business objectives, policies and practices related to
project/sector and critical links to procurement is desirable.
The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in
terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with
disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
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