Associate Procurement Officer
Join ADB to facilitate procurement for sustainable development projects.
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Overview
Join ADB to facilitate procurement for sustainable development projects.
You have:
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in procurement, finance, business administration, or related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in procurement and financial management.
- Strong knowledge of procurement policies and procedures, especially in a development context.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference 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) based at our Timor-Leste Resident Mission Office (TLRM) in Dili. PPFD's responsibilities include project-related financial management, consultant recruitment, Executing Agency procurement reviews, project implementation, portfolio management and project performance management. In addition, our teams are involved in several initiatives improving ADB's performance with respect to procurement planning, project implementation, procurement oversight and capacity development.
You will report to a Procurement Specialist, PPFD/PFP and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, Timor-Leste (TLRM).
Your Role
As an Associate Procurement Officer, you will work with PPFD Procurement Specialist assigned to the Regional procurement team and with Procurement Sector Teams in Headquarters and engage with Executing and Implementing agencies (EAs/IAs) of the Borrower, TLRM and Sectors Department 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.
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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 Timor-Leste.
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.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a challenging procurement project you have managed and how you ensured its success. | This question assesses your project management skills and problem-solving capabilities in procurement. | Discuss specific strategies you used to overcome obstacles and the results achieved. |
| How do you approach stakeholder engagement in procurement processes? | The interviewer wants to understand your ability to interact and communicate effectively with various stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider key factors in developing effective procurement policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you ensured transparency in a procurement process? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in procurement during project implementation, and how did you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize competing procurement needs within an organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a time when you had to negotiate terms with a supplier. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What measures do you take to ensure compliance with procurement regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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