Chief Procurement Officer

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Chief Procurement Officer

Description

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

OPCS Vice Presidency Context

Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS) plays a pivotal role in achieving the WBG’s mission, to end extreme poverty and boost prosperity on a livable planet. OPCS is at the center of operations and delivery and serves as the back office for operations for the WB’s Managing Director, Operations (MDOPS). The VPU helps foster links between the Global Practices and the Regions, while assisting frontline staff in delivering results to clients through sound operations policy and strong country support. OPCS develops and oversees the WB’s operational policies for country strategies, lending operations, advisory services and analytical support, financial management, procurement, and environmental and social safeguards. This includes advising and providing hands-on assistance on the WB’s policies, processes, and risk management related to operations (e.g. use of financing instruments; on procurement, financial management, and safeguards matters; and on results management). OPCS is also responsible for modernizing operational instruments (lending and non-lending) to help the WB become more responsive to country needs. Several corporate functions carried out by OPCS include coordinating exchanges with the Board (in particular, the Committee on Development Effectiveness), managing interactions with the WB’s oversight units, and representing the WB in several global partnerships.

OPCS is organized into the Front Office and four departments:

• The Front Office (OPSFO) focuses on supporting the OPCS Vice President (VP) in the management of the operations complex and the delivery of key corporate policy commitments and reforms. • Operations Standards, Procurement, Financial Management (OPSPF) is responsible for safeguards, procurement, financial management and anti-corruption policies and support to operations; • Operations Policy (OPSPO) consolidates the corporate support and oversight of country strategies and all financing and advisory instruments as well as managing the Operations Committee and the Operations Help Desk; • Operations Strategy, Risk, Results and Learning (OPSRL) focuses on WB strategy; risk management in operations, strengthening results and effectiveness throughout the institution, including the Corporate Scorecard; support to the country directors’ and management communities; and operational learning; and • Operations Standards, Environment and Social (OPSES) is responsible for the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Safeguard Policies, including support to operations, learning and training, knowledge management, reporting, interface with the Inspection Panel, and management of the Grievance Redress Service (GRS).

Department Context

The Operations Standards, Procurement, and Financial Management (OPSPF) department anchors two well-established fiduciary assurance functions for operations, financial management and procurement, which also play a key role in supporting governance and PFM reforms in Borrower countries and the MDBs’ harmonization agenda. These networks comprise approximately 400 staff working mostly in the Regions and reporting to regional PMs. OPSPF Chief Financial Management Officer and Chief Procurement Officer meet regularly with the PMs as well as with the EFI Regional Directors to whom they report to ensure consistent interpretation of relevant policies and discuss emerging issues. The Chief Procurement Officer also chairs the Operational Procurement Review Committee which clears the largest and/or riskiest Bank-financed contracts, and the procurement Professional Accreditation and Standards Panel. In addition, OPSPF houses the UN in Operations team and serves as the focal point and liaison with INT on the operational fraud and corruption agenda.

Procurement Context

The World Bank's Procurement Framework, approved in July 2015 is in operation since July 2016. It promotes tailored procurement approaches that emphasize choice, quality, and value for public spending, while enabling adaptation to country contexts. Procurement in IPF operations supports Borrowers to achieve value for money with integrity in delivering sustainable development. The Procurement Framework reflects the extensive feedback received from task teams and other stakeholders involved in IPF procurements financed by the World Bank. It is designed to support a modern, fit for purpose procurement approach. Over the past several years, the Procurement Policy & Services (PR) anchor has been responsible for a) the modernization process of the procurement function in support of internal and external clients; b) mainstreaming the fiduciary mandate of assuring that the procurement of works, goods and non-consulting services and the selection of consultants are carried out in accordance with Bank procurement policies and procedures and the Procurement and Consultant Guidelines; c) ensuring that Bank policies and practices are harmonized with those of other development partners; and d) contributing to capacity building efforts and procurement reform initiatives. The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) reports to the Director, Standards, Procurement & Financial Management and is a member of the OPCS and OPSPF Management Teams. The CPO is expected to: ensure that the procurement strategy is appropriately aligned with the Bank’s overall corporate strategy and lead on further implementation of the procurement framework and a better use of different options provided by the framework.

Although this is not a formal managerial position, it is a senior position with considerable responsibilities in providing leadership; assuring technical quality of procurement decisions, products and initiatives; and in representing the Bank externally.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Procurement Program and Business

• Provides technical, professional and intellectual leadership to staff and guides clients in procurement policy and services. • Chairs the Operational Procurement Review Committee (OPRC) responsible for clearing the procurement processes of large contracts. • Takes lead role in spearheading reform and change management agenda on procurement which includes proposing and defining new and innovative policies and procedures, with particular regard to simplification, modernization, agility and new approaches, including inclusion of relevant elements of the Environment and Social Framework in operational procurement. • Oversees implementation of the Bank’s procurement policies, procedures, practices and services, in line with the fit-for-purpose of the procurement framework. • Guides and leads the procurement network in the development and implementation of its strategy and work program. • Proposes and updates procedures to strengthen operational effectiveness and quality. • Is responsible for the quality of procurement outputs and services emerging from the Standards, Procurement, and Financial Management (OPSPF) Department in a way that is service-oriented and committed to provide guidance and support to the Regions. • Maintains close collaboration with INT and Regions on procurement-related corruption and fraud issues and cases; provides inputs to the work of GIA and IEG. • Links procurement to the broader Bank fiduciary function and to efforts to build client capacity in public financial accountability. • Provides strategic leadership in developing and implementing a human resources strategy and learning plans for the network, as well as providing mentoring and guidance to staff; supports professional development for procurement accredited staff including new skills • Leads innovations, use of technology and procurement data; promotes implementation of digital procurement to reduce transaction costs and further simplification, modernization and improvement of Bank procurement systems and processes • Engage with internal Clients on monitoring performance of fiduciary function and systems • work closely with Governance Global Unit to conduct research to inform Bank Procurement Policies

Maintaining Internal and External Relationships

• Works closely with other members of the Department Leadership Team to ensure seamless teamwork and effective delivery across the Department and with other units of the Bank. • Strengthens and promotes internal partnerships. Responsible for maintaining close contacts with Senior Management, Executive Directors, Regional and Network staff. • Represents OPCS Management at meetings within the Bank. • Promotes partnership and collaboration with external stakeholders and clients on procurement issues; liaises with private sector industry representative associations; • plays an active leadership role in the Heads of Procurement of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group in the implementation of the procurement simplification and harmonization agenda. • Supports Global Practice and Regions on policy dialogue with governments on procurement reforms; • Maintains dialogue with Private Sector actors and promotes better bidders’ participation; • Leads the integration of social and environmental sustainability into Bank procurement

Knowledge Management/Intellectual Thought Leadership

• Provides proactive technical, professional and intellectual leadership in the design, development and dissemination of Knowledge Management (KM) and staff learning for the PR stream. • Leads development of new tools, information systems and management reporting mechanisms as part of the modernization and change management processes. • Ensures that the Bank’s procurement work is effectively communicated internally and externally.

The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

OPCS Vice Presidency Context

Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS) plays a pivotal role in achieving the WBG’s mission, to end extreme poverty and boost prosperity on a livable planet. OPCS is at the center of operations and delivery and serves as the back office for operations for the WB’s Managing Director, Operations (MDOPS). The VPU helps foster links between the Global Practices and the Regions, while assisting frontline staff in delivering results to clients through sound operations policy and strong country support. OPCS develops and oversees the WB’s operational policies for country strategies, lending operations, advisory services and analytical support, financial management, procurement, and environmental and social safeguards. This includes advising and providing hands-on assistance on the WB’s policies, processes, and risk management related to operations (e.g. use of financing instruments; on procurement, financial management, and safeguards matters; and on results management). OPCS is also responsible for modernizing operational instruments (lending and non-lending) to help the WB become more responsive to country needs. Several corporate functions carried out by OPCS include coordinating exchanges with the Board (in particular, the Committee on Development Effectiveness), managing interactions with the WB’s oversight units, and representing the WB in several global partnerships.

OPCS is organized into the Front Office and four departments:

• The Front Office (OPSFO) focuses on supporting the OPCS Vice President (VP) in the management of the operations complex and the delivery of key corporate policy commitments and reforms. • Operations Standards, Procurement, Financial Management (OPSPF) is responsible for safeguards, procurement, financial management and anti-corruption policies and support to operations; • Operations Policy (OPSPO) consolidates the corporate support and oversight of country strategies and all financing and advisory instruments as well as managing the Operations Committee and the Operations Help Desk; • Operations Strategy, Risk, Results and Learning (OPSRL) focuses on WB strategy; risk management in operations, strengthening results and effectiveness throughout the institution, including the Corporate Scorecard; support to the country directors’ and management communities; and operational learning; and • Operations Standards, Environment and Social (OPSES) is responsible for the Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) and Safeguard Policies, including support to operations, learning and training, knowledge management, reporting, interface with the Inspection Panel, and management of the Grievance Redress Service (GRS).

Department Context

The Operations Standards, Procurement, and Financial Management (OPSPF) department anchors two well-established fiduciary assurance functions for operations, financial management and procurement, which also play a key role in supporting governance and PFM reforms in Borrower countries and the MDBs’ harmonization agenda. These networks comprise approximately 400 staff working mostly in the Regions and reporting to regional PMs. OPSPF Chief Financial Management Officer and Chief Procurement Officer meet regularly with the PMs as well as with the EFI Regional Directors to whom they report to ensure consistent interpretation of relevant policies and discuss emerging issues. The Chief Procurement Officer also chairs the Operational Procurement Review Committee which clears the largest and/or riskiest Bank-financed contracts, and the procurement Professional Accreditation and Standards Panel. In addition, OPSPF houses the UN in Operations team and serves as the focal point and liaison with INT on the operational fraud and corruption agenda.

Procurement Context

The World Bank's Procurement Framework, approved in July 2015 is in operation since July 2016. It promotes tailored procurement approaches that emphasize choice, quality, and value for public spending, while enabling adaptation to country contexts. Procurement in IPF operations supports Borrowers to achieve value for money with integrity in delivering sustainable development. The Procurement Framework reflects the extensive feedback received from task teams and other stakeholders involved in IPF procurements financed by the World Bank. It is designed to support a modern, fit for purpose procurement approach. Over the past several years, the Procurement Policy & Services (PR) anchor has been responsible for a) the modernization process of the procurement function in support of internal and external clients; b) mainstreaming the fiduciary mandate of assuring that the procurement of works, goods and non-consulting services and the selection of consultants are carried out in accordance with Bank procurement policies and procedures and the Procurement and Consultant Guidelines; c) ensuring that Bank policies and practices are harmonized with those of other development partners; and d) contributing to capacity building efforts and procurement reform initiatives. The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) reports to the Director, Standards, Procurement & Financial Management and is a member of the OPCS and OPSPF Management Teams. The CPO is expected to: ensure that the procurement strategy is appropriately aligned with the Bank’s overall corporate strategy and lead on further implementation of the procurement framework and a better use of different options provided by the framework.

Although this is not a formal managerial position, it is a senior position with considerable responsibilities in providing leadership; assuring technical quality of procurement decisions, products and initiatives; and in representing the Bank externally.

Duties and Accountabilities:

Procurement Program and Business

• Provides technical, professional and intellectual leadership to staff and guides clients in procurement policy and services. • Chairs the Operational Procurement Review Committee (OPRC) responsible for clearing the procurement processes of large contracts. • Takes lead role in spearheading reform and change management agenda on procurement which includes proposing and defining new and innovative policies and procedures, with particular regard to simplification, modernization, agility and new approaches, including inclusion of relevant elements of the Environment and Social Framework in operational procurement. • Oversees implementation of the Bank’s procurement policies, procedures, practices and services, in line with the fit-for-purpose of the procurement framework. • Guides and leads the procurement network in the development and implementation of its strategy and work program. • Proposes and updates procedures to strengthen operational effectiveness and quality. • Is responsible for the quality of procurement outputs and services emerging from the Standards, Procurement, and Financial Management (OPSPF) Department in a way that is service-oriented and committed to provide guidance and support to the Regions. • Maintains close collaboration with INT and Regions on procurement-related corruption and fraud issues and cases; provides inputs to the work of GIA and IEG. • Links procurement to the broader Bank fiduciary function and to efforts to build client capacity in public financial accountability. • Provides strategic leadership in developing and implementing a human resources strategy and learning plans for the network, as well as providing mentoring and guidance to staff; supports professional development for procurement accredited staff including new skills • Leads innovations, use of technology and procurement data; promotes implementation of digital procurement to reduce transaction costs and further simplification, modernization and improvement of Bank procurement systems and processes • Engage with internal Clients on monitoring performance of fiduciary function and systems • work closely with Governance Global Unit to conduct research to inform Bank Procurement Policies

Maintaining Internal and External Relationships

• Works closely with other members of the Department Leadership Team to ensure seamless teamwork and effective delivery across the Department and with other units of the Bank. • Strengthens and promotes internal partnerships. Responsible for maintaining close contacts with Senior Management, Executive Directors, Regional and Network staff. • Represents OPCS Management at meetings within the Bank. • Promotes partnership and collaboration with external stakeholders and clients on procurement issues; liaises with private sector industry representative associations; • plays an active leadership role in the Heads of Procurement of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group in the implementation of the procurement simplification and harmonization agenda. • Supports Global Practice and Regions on policy dialogue with governments on procurement reforms; • Maintains dialogue with Private Sector actors and promotes better bidders’ participation; • Leads the integration of social and environmental sustainability into Bank procurement

Knowledge Management/Intellectual Thought Leadership

• Provides proactive technical, professional and intellectual leadership in the design, development and dissemination of Knowledge Management (KM) and staff learning for the PR stream. • Leads development of new tools, information systems and management reporting mechanisms as part of the modernization and change management processes. • Ensures that the Bank’s procurement work is effectively communicated internally and externally.

Selection Criteria

Current cooperation with Clients requires out-of-the-box thinking and adjustments in Bank’s procurement policy and procedures and beyond. CPO should lead this effort in collaboration with procurement managers and OPCS teams.

• Advanced degree in a technical, managerial, or legal discipline relevant to the job. • External perspective combined with a good understanding of Bank Group strategic directions and policies. Typically, the successful candidate will have exposure to the full range of country operational situations relevant to Bank procurement work (gained inside or outside the Bank • A thorough understanding of the Bank procurement framework including the flexibilities built into it; • Well established and recognized track record and thorough knowledge of Bank procurement policies, procedures, processes and practices. Management is prepared to consider candidates without this background where they bring exceptional skills and/or experience to the procurement function)and a track-records of leading/ participating in country procurement reforms. • Demonstrated collaborative and partnership skills, capacity to work seamlessly in diverse environments, and proven track record in influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries, reaching consensus on corporate policy issues, and being results oriented. • Corporate perspective with ability to understand and balance operational issues with management priorities and risk concerns. • Good judgment combined with good vision, in order to provide Senior Management and operational staff with reliable information and quality advice. • Demonstrated competencies in mentoring, coaching and advising diverse staff, and capacity to develop and nurture partnerships, collaboration and teamwork. • Good listening and communications skills to understand operational concerns and communicate issues clearly to Bank staff, Senior Management, Executive Directors, and external audiences. • Recognized by peers institutional commitment, breadth of operational experience, integrity and fairness. • Open for innovations and modernization of Bank procurement and timely problem solver.

Current cooperation with Clients requires out-of-the-box thinking and adjustments in Bank’s procurement policy and procedures and beyond. CPO should lead this effort in collaboration with procurement managers and OPCS teams.

• Advanced degree in a technical, managerial, or legal discipline relevant to the job. • External perspective combined with a good understanding of Bank Group strategic directions and policies. Typically, the successful candidate will have exposure to the full range of country operational situations relevant to Bank procurement work (gained inside or outside the Bank • A thorough understanding of the Bank procurement framework including the flexibilities built into it; • Well established and recognized track record and thorough knowledge of Bank procurement policies, procedures, processes and practices. Management is prepared to consider candidates without this background where they bring exceptional skills and/or experience to the procurement function)and a track-records of leading/ participating in country procurement reforms. • Demonstrated collaborative and partnership skills, capacity to work seamlessly in diverse environments, and proven track record in influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries, reaching consensus on corporate policy issues, and being results oriented. • Corporate perspective with ability to understand and balance operational issues with management priorities and risk concerns. • Good judgment combined with good vision, in order to provide Senior Management and operational staff with reliable information and quality advice. • Demonstrated competencies in mentoring, coaching and advising diverse staff, and capacity to develop and nurture partnerships, collaboration and teamwork. • Good listening and communications skills to understand operational concerns and communicate issues clearly to Bank staff, Senior Management, Executive Directors, and external audiences. • Recognized by peers institutional commitment, breadth of operational experience, integrity and fairness. • Open for innovations and modernization of Bank procurement and timely problem solver.

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