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Job #: req24515
Organization: World Bank
Sector: Procurement
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Grade: GF
Add to Saved Jobs Term Duration: 4 years 0 months
Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
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Location: Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s): English
Preferred Language(s): Arabic, French
Closing Date: 10/17/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank
provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest
development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development
Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member
countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides
loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-incom
and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and
global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org.

Regional Context

The Middle East and North Africa (MNA) Region serves twenty countries, of which a
number are active IBRD or IDA borrowers/recipients, while others are users of non-
lending services, which the Region provides on either a reimbursable or a non-
reimbursable basis. The MNA Region aims to foster sustainable growth with a
framework based on four main pillars —renewing the social contract, regional
cooperation, resilience to Internally Displaced People (IDP)/ refugee shocks, and
recovery and reconstruction.

Historic political and economic changes continue to reshape the Region, with the pace
and nature of change differing widely across countries. This dynamic and demanding
environment offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in response t
the challenges faced by many of the Region's countries.

MENA includes a variety of FCV and middle income countries and is organized in five
Country Offices, such as: MNC01 (Tunisia, Morocco, Libya and Algeria), MNC02
(Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Iran and Syria), MNC03 ( Egypt, Djibouti and Yemen), MNC04
(West Bank and Gaza ) and MNC05 (GCC countries: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Oman,
Kuwait, UEA). The WB is engaged in MNC05 (no Borrowers countries) throughout
Reimbursable Advisory Services.

Most of the procurement staff of MENA is based in country offices and all are manage
by a Procurement Manager (PM), based at the World Bank Cairo, Egypt office. The PM
supported by two Procurement Hub Leaders (Lead Procurement Specialist and Senior
Procurement Specialist) based both in Washington DC who oversee the work of
procurement staff based in Country Offices.

MNA procurement Unit is seeking applications for the Procurement Specialist position
who will be working closely with two Procurement hub leaders and country-based
procurement staff based across five CMUs under overall guidance and directions of th
Practice Manager.

Duties and Accountabilities

The Procurement Specialist will be directly involved and support in the dialogue for
innovative reform activities in all MENA countries with particular focus on Sustainable
Public Procurement (SPP), SMEs, including data analytics. He/she will participate in th
operational, analytical, and advisory activities of MENA. This requires knowledge on
public-sector governance issues, as well as in having participated in projects, technica
assistances, including RAS (Resource advisory services) intervention to the extend
possible. He/she will have proven communication skills to engage effectively with the
many stakeholders involved inside and outside the Bank. He/she will also have a
demonstrated ability to work effectively with counterparts in government as well as w
multilateral and bilateral institutions. He/she is also expected to establish and mainta
 good working relationships with a variety of international and national partner
organizations (academia, society groups, local research centers).

He/she more specifically will:

Contribute to a range of analytical tasks. Provides research and analytical contribution
and overall knowledge creation on public procurement and public procurement reform
Contribute to innovation and reform of Public Procurement and analyze, monitor, and
help in developing a work program on public procurement reforms. Provide inputs and
review documents and collaborate with colleagues in the region toward spearheading
public procurement modernization.
Contributes to the engagement of procurement reforms in relevant countries, in
coordination with colleagues in other global practices. The candidate will help identify
client needs and negotiate a program of support drawing on the full range of operatio
instruments available.
Proven ability to carry out assessment of procurement capacity of implementing
agencies, conceptualize and design procurement arrangements for new operations
(including PforR – DPO operations). Help in the preparation of fiduciary systems
assessment.
Developing, coordinating, and structuring knowledge and learning products and event
across procurement networks and initiatives, leveraging internal capabilities when
required. This includes preparing a range of procurement reports, blogs, and events.
Support analytical work and opportunities to increase the knowledge base and linkage
on sustainable development and public procurement or filling evidence gaps that exis
in the region.
Managing an online survey to collect data on the status of implementation of the
Procurement Framework across regions, analyzing the data and preparing regular
reports on the status of key project activities, issues, and required action points, and
writing report on the progress and pending tasks across the department.
Coordinating the delivery of high quality and relevant MENA procurement publications
and tools for public consumption.
Be willing to get the procurement accreditation (if not already accredited) in two year

Selection Criteria

Sustained record of achieving high-quality substantive results over an extended perio

and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience including broad expertise in the
management of public procurement with preferably multiple regional experience.
An advanced degree (MA/MSc/MBA) in a relevant discipline (e.g., engineering,
procurement, law, IT, finance, business, or commerce).
In-depth knowledge of Bank’s and/or MDB’s operations and demonstrated ability to
integrate SPP specific knowledge with broader operational policies, research objective
Seasoned knowledge and specialized command of major facets of Multilateral
Development Banks procurement policies and practices.
Experience in leading/co-leading/supporting developing the concept notes, design, an
implementation of specific procurement related components in Bank
operations/standalone ASA activities.
Excellent communication skills with ability to defend orally and in writing difficult issu
and positions (in a challenging environment as necessary) to Bank management,
government officials, etc. Excellent English written and spoken communication skills a
essential.
High level of integrity and a sense of personal responsibility for achieving quality and
timeliness in delivering the program of the Procurement Manager office.
Ability to function effectively and deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and
build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact with people at all levels, engag
with various stakeholders.
Detail oriented, team player with organizational skills and demonstrated ability to
handle multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Willing and able to undertake international travel as needed.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan;
medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as wel
as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We 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.

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