The Procurement Management Senior Specialist or Specialist is committed to providing the required advice to ensure that the proceeds of operations made, guaranteed, or participated in by the Bank, are carried out in a timely manner with due attention and consideration of economy, efficiency, and Value for Money. This objective is met through strong skills and knowledge which will be reflected in the following activities:
Actively and opportunely participate, as part of the project team, throughout the project cycle and advise on the best procurement strategy to obtain the expected results and the adequate fulfillment of the Bank’s fiduciary requirements in accordance with the highest standards.
Using the most up-to-date procurement tools on the market, as required by each project’s needs, data analysis and business intelligence, provide high-level technical advice in project design and execution on procurement fiduciary matters, including the selection of procurement methods, handling of protests and matters of contention raised by borrowers, bidders, and other Bank stakeholders.
Analyze the Bank's procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines for their application. Identify best procurement of international practices. Transform best practices into relevant knowledge to improve expert fiduciary advice to our internal and external clients.
Lead high-level technical dialogue with government officials to promote the enhancement and use of the Country Systems and participate in fiduciary assessments (MAPs, GUS, among others), prepare background analysis, and promote the strategy for the effective use and strengthening of the countries' public procurement systems.
Promote strategic dialogue with stakeholders, including market actors and high-level technical groups, to improve our current procurement products and services.
Foster strategic alliances with other MDBs and international development partners to promote enhanced efficiency and standardization in project implementation requirements.
Actively contribute to the Bank’s digital transformation, especially in relation to procurement tools and activities, identifying challenges and taking steps to achieve the Bank’s digital transformation goal.
Ensure correct understanding of all aspects of Bank’s procurement policies in Bank staff, borrowers and third parties, for which PMS will lead different initiatives, at Bank or country level, aimed at closing the understanding gaps.
