Procurement/Senior Procurement Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

Deadline: 08 May 2023

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Procurement/Senior Procurement Specialist in Manila, Philippines . The duration of this post is 3 years.

The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Procurement/Senior Procurement Specialist will perform the following functions-

• Reviews borrowers’ procurement actions and submissions for engaging consultants under ADB loans. Provides technical guidance and advice as appropriate in accordance with ADB procurement policies and procedures.
• Carries out country, sector and/or project level procurement risk assessments and develops risk mitigation plans, including policy and regulatory recommendations, to address identified risks. Reviews procurement arrangements under PPP operations.
• Advises on the use of the FIDIC suite of contracts and reviews bidding documents incorporating such contract formats. Reviews performance-based contracting and design-build-operate type procurement arrangements.
• Participates and provides analytical support in the design, processing, administration, and evaluation of loan and TA projects with emphasis on procurement and contract management. Supports and works with PPFD, Regional Departments, and developing member countries in developing, refining, and monitoring country, sector, and project performance indicators to promote project quality and to improve portfolio performance.
• Supports actively Regional Departments during processing and administration missions and provide quality input, as required, in the relevant Board documents.
• Chairs Consultant Selection Committee meetings to shortlist consultants and evaluates their proposals. Negotiates TA contracts with consultants.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, or other related fields.
• University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, or other related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree
• Procurement Accreditation Skills Scheme (PASS) accreditation preferred (non-accredited applicants may be considered though will be required to complete accreditation within one year of appointment)
• At least 8 years’ relevant experience in procurement, project management or other related area
• Work experience in infrastructure (transport, energy, water sectors) projects is an advantage
• International experience working in several countries
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Familiarity with ADB’s/MDB’s current procurement and consulting services policies and procedures is preferred
  
  
  Significant expertise within a specific area or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area
• Credible expert in field of expertise with recognized ability to lead projects and to share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit ADB.