Senior Procurement Officer

Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Make a lasting impact on poverty alleviation and sustainable development in Asia.

You have:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in procurement or project management.
• Experience in capacity development and technical assistance.
• Understanding of ADB’s procurement policies and procedures for compliance.
• Ability to work with Pacific Developing Member Countries (DMCs).
• Strong skills in project processing and TA administration.

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 Senior Procurement Officer is assigned in the Procurement Division 2 (PFP2) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). You will be based at the Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office in Sydney, Australia (PLCO) within the Pacific Department (PARD), which oversees regional technical assistances as well as operations in Nauru, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu (PLCO countries).

You will report jointly to the Director, PFP2 and the Regional Director, PLCO and will oversee the activities of procurement consultants recruited by PFP2/PLCO.

Your Role

As a Senior Procurement Officer, you will primarily support ADB operations from PLCO, Sydney and will work with Pacific Developing Member Countries (DMCs) with a particular focus on Nauru, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu by (i) providing technical guidance and capacity development to ADB staff, to government counterparts as well as to service providers and contractors on ADB-financed contracts to ensure compliance with ADB’s procurement policies and procedures; (ii) support improvements in the implementation performance of the Pacific portfolio of loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA) projects; (iii) assist in the establishment, harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures consistent with effective project management for ADB projects; (iv) work closely with DMC governments to assess their national procurement systems and support the design and implementation of associated strengthening measures; and (v) contribute to ADB’s knowledge development activities in the area of procurement and contract administration. The incumbent will also work closely with other ADB procurement specialists to ensure consistency in practice throughout the ADB portfolio of projects.

You will:

Review of Procurement and Consultant Recruitment Matters

Project Processing and Project/TA Administration

Capacity Building and Knowledge Management

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 vacancy is a regional staff position with local remuneration package. It is open to nationals and permanent residents residing in the duty station, Australia; and nationals from ADB member countries in the Pacific region including Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

If you are selected as an external candidate, the appointment may be extended for a period of up to 3 years per extension, or not renewed. In case of extension, staff may continue in the position for another term of up to 3 years.

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.

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