Procurement Specialist

Responsibilities

• Support client countries in achieving value for money in public procurement to enhance service delivery and development outcomes.
• Provide technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue with client countries.
• Review procurement documents, including strategies, plans, bidding documents, and evaluation reports.
• Conduct procurement risk assessments and use analytical tools to understand relevant procurement markets.
• Develop relationships with senior government officials to advance and strengthen national procurement systems.
• Develop and execute training modules on complex sector-related procurement topics and mentor stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, engineering, commerce, law, procurement, public policy, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of direct relevant experience in technical procurement duties.
• Solid knowledge of international procurement principles, including strategic sourcing, market analysis, and contract management.
• Excellent command of English.
• Ability to operate effectively in diverse, multicultural environments and build trust-based relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• International procurement experience.
• Fluency in Ukrainian.
• Understanding of the World Bank's products and project cycle.
• Knowledge of institutions and procurement reforms in borrower countries.

Benefits

• Comprehensive retirement plan.
• Medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid leave, including parental leave.
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

About the Company

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners to invest in groundbreaking projects and develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.