Associate Procurement Officer
Make a lasting impact on the future of Asia by facilitating successful procurement processes.
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Overview
Make a lasting impact on the future of Asia by facilitating successful procurement processes.
You have:
- You must be a national or permanent resident of Armenia.
- Experience in procurement and financial management is required.
- Strong understanding of project management principles is needed.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position is assigned to the Procurement Division (PFP) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). PPFD's responsibilities include project-related financial management, consultant recruitment, Executing Agency procurement reviews, project implementation, portfolio management and project performance management. Further, our teams are involved in several projects improving ADB's performance concerning procurement planning, project implementation, procurement oversight and capacity development. You will be based at our Armenia Resident Mission Office in Yerevan.
You will report to a Procurement Specialist, PPFD/PFP and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, Armenia (ARRM).
Your Role
As an Associate Procurement Officer, you will work with other members of the PPFD Procurement Specialist assigned to the Resident Mission and with Procurement Sector Teams in Headquarters and engage with Executing and Implementing agencies (EAs/IAs) of the Borrower, Resident mission and Sector Groups staff, engaged consultants and other partners on all procurement-related aspects of the sector portfolio, to facilitate the successful formulation, processing, administration and monitoring of ADB-financed loan, grant, and technical assistance (TA) projects.
You will
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, considering your qualifications and experience.
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Armenia.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a challenging procurement project you managed and how you overcame difficulties? | This question evaluates your problem-solving skills and experience in procurement. | Discuss specific challenges and the strategies you employed to resolve them. |
| How do you ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures? | The interviewer wants to gauge your understanding of procurement regulations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to engage with stakeholders who had conflicting interests. How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to conduct a market analysis before starting a procurement process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful project you monitored and how you assessed its performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up with the latest trends and changes in procurement practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss an instance where you had to train or mentor another team member in procurement practices. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you foresee in the procurement landscape within the Asia-Pacific region? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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