Procurement Consultant (E T Consultant) – World Bank | Ukraine

The ECA Procurement Unit is seeking a passionate Procurement Consultant to join their team in Kyiv, Ukraine. This unit is known for bringing together top practitioners dedicated to advancing innovative procurement practices. It plays a key role in supporting both government and non-governmental organizations by strengthening institutions, modernizing procurement systems, and ensuring efficient transactions to improve governance and development outcomes.

Currently, the Ukraine portfolio includes 16 active projects with a total commitment of $9.84 billion, managed by one procurement specialist and one senior procurement specialist. To meet the needs of the expanding portfolio, the Procurement Unit is looking to recruit an Extended-Term Consultant (ETC) committed to fostering development in Ukraine.

Institutional Arrangement

The staff will report to the Accredited Practice Manager, who is based in Washington, D.C., for overall oversight and guidance. On a daily basis, the staff will receive mentorship and supervision from the Procurement Team Leader (PTL), stationed in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Key Responsibilities of Procurement Consultant

1. Provides technical fiduciary advice on procurement activities and engage in policy dialogue to strengthen procurement systems in client country.
2. Supports clients in achieving value for money (VFM) in public procurement in order to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity.
3. Understand relevant procurement markets using analytical tools and approaches to define more effective procurement strategies.
4. Participates in missions and plays a key role in developing practical approaches to procurement while simultaneously dealing with difficult policy and operational issues.
5. Prepares and/or comments on draft operational directives and policy papers; produces major/complex reports.
6. Develops and executes training modules on complex sector related procurement topics.

The work implies frequent interaction with the following stakeholders

•  Management in the duty station and in some occasions in HQ or other countries.
• Government officials and equivalent contacts in other international organizations, partner entities, etc.
• Procurement specialists within the World Bank and government units.
• Counterparts in the Bank across VPUs, Global Practices and other units involved in meeting the Bank’s business objectives.
• Other external constituencies and expert groups.

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Selection Criteria for Procurement Consultant

• High level of integrity.
• Excellent command of English and Ukrainian Language.
• A master’s degree with a major in a relevant field (e.g., business administration, engineering, commerce, law, procurement, public policy, economics, etc.)
• Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, including but not limited to value for money, sustainable procurement, strategic sourcing, market analysis, contract management, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in carrying out technical duties in procurement inside or outside the World Bank.
• Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.
  

General Competencies

• Good interpersonal skills and persuasiveness in presenting, discussing, and resolving highly complex issues, both orally and in writing.
• Autonomous and committed with technical quality.
• Ability to solve problems involving multiple partners and constraints.
• Analytical skills to recognize patterns, extract conclusions and formulate strategies out of information coming from multiple sources and in a variety of forms.

Specific Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

• Knowledge of institutions and procurement reforms in Borrower’s countries.
• Understanding of the World Bank’s business objectives, products, and project cycle.
• Understanding of political economy, public policy, public systems, and public management.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of contract management tools & methodologies.
• Ability to handle complex, multi-functional, cross-regional projects/programs including maintaining relationships with partners & counterparties.
• Good understanding of risk management.
• FCS Behavioral Skills – Demonstrates the mind-set needed for success in FCS settings: adaptability, resilience, determination, sound judgment, etc.
• FCS Operational Skills – Coordinates a pragmatic approach to FCS operations. Looks for ways to help the client achieve early results while maintaining a strategic approach and identifies practical ways to implement longer-term/reform measures.
• FCS Policies, Tools and Instruments – Is aware of the range of FCS related policies, tools and instruments, political economy analysis, etc. 

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