Procurement Assistant
Join our mission to foster prosperity in Asia with ADB.
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Overview
Join our mission to foster prosperity in Asia with ADB.
You have:
- Provide advanced operational support to the procurement-related work of the division.
- Review and post procurement notices.
- Assist in reviewing bidding documents and bid evaluation reports.
- Support departmental tasks such as coordinating meetings and organizing seminars.
- Act as project analyst for PPFD Technical Assistance projects.
- Initiate consultant contract negotiations and finalize contracts with consulting firms.
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 of Procurement Assistant is assigned to the Procurement Division within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to designated Technical International Staff and Officer, specifically, Procurement Sector Lead within one of PPFD Procurement Sector Teams (Agriculture, Food, Nature, Rural Development; Energy; Finance and Public Sector Management and Governance; Human and Social Development, Transport; Water and Urban Development).
Your Role
As a Procurement Assistant, you will (i) provide advanced operational support to the procurement-related work of the division, such as consultant recruitment, and monitoring and evaluation of technical and financial proposals; (ii) review and post procurement notices; (iii) assist in reviewing bidding documents and bid evaluation reports (iv) support departmental tasks such as coordinating meetings, and organizing seminars; (v) act as project analyst for PPFD Technical Assistance (TA) projects; and (vi) initiate consultant contract negotiations and finalize and send initial contracts to consulting firms upon clearance from Procurement Specialist.
You will:
Perform a combination of the following transactions and/or clearly defined areas, depending on the assignment or instructions from supervisors:
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, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Additional Information
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 its Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful procurement process you managed? | This question assesses your experience and effectiveness in procurement. | Outline the process clearly, focusing on your role and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure compliance with procurement guidelines? | This question evaluates your knowledge of procurement regulations and attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to evaluate bids? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle disputes or issues during contract negotiations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in monitoring and evaluating procurement projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you coordinated a meeting or seminar? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a busy procurement environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think are the biggest challenges in procurement today? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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