Procurement Specialist
Contribute to procurement and consulting services for ADB projects.
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Overview
Contribute to procurement and consulting services for ADB projects.
You have:
- Assistance in compliance with ADB's consulting services procurement policies and procedures.
- Technical guidance and capacity development in procurement.
- Support improvements in ADB technical assistance performance.
- Advise staff on procurement and contract management.
- Oversee operational output of CSU's sub-unit.
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 in the Procurement Division 2 (PFP2) 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. In addition, our teams are involved in a number of initiatives and have introduced certain changes to procedures to improve ADB’s performance with respect to consultant recruitment, procurement reviews, project implementation, portfolio management and project performance management.
The incumbent will report to Director, PFP2 and will supervise National and Administrative Staff.
Your Role
The Procurement Specialist in the Consulting Services Unit (CSU) is expected to complete a variety of tasks, covering all or a combination of the following functions: (i) provide assistance, technical guidance and capacity development to ensure compliance with ADB’s consulting services procurement policies and procedures; (ii) support improvements in the implementation performance of ADB technical assistance (TA) and staff consultancy ; (iii) advise ADB staff on the procurement, contracting and contract management of Consultants; (iv) assist in the establishment, harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures, consistent with effective Consultant; and (v) oversee the operational output of one of CSU’s sub-unit.
You will:
Qualifications
You will need:
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 3-4.
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.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you improved a procurement process? | This question assesses your ability to analyze and enhance existing processes. | Provide specific examples and the impact of your improvements. |
| How do you ensure compliance with procurement policies? | The interviewer is looking for your understanding and methods of adhering to regulations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging scenario in contract management and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage communication with consultants during projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to assess contractor performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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