KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyze international best practices, procurement policies and procedures and design rules for their application, including electronic procurement, Standard Bidding Documents and Red Flags in Procurement. Participate in country procurement assessments, prepare background analysis, and provide advice to the county (i.e. OECD-DAC Baseline Indicators methodology) Carry out advisory functions for all procurement aspects of Bank projects including programming and implementation, including inter alia, mis-procurement, protests and matters of contention raised by borrowers, bidders and other Bank stakeholders (e.g. Country Executive Directors), and waivers for Loan Contract provisions. Carry out field missions to visit project sites, draw independent conclusions and formulate authoritative recommendations to the borrower and the Bank. Provide technical guidance on the assessment and management of fiduciary risk, including advice regarding public procurement matters covering all government levels and executing agencies. Evaluate risk management in projects and the Executing Agencies' institutional capacity and formulate programs to strengthen such capacity. Contribute to the Bank's fiduciary reform activities, participating in new initiatives, including reviews of risk management, country thresholds, national systems evaluations, etc. Carry out preventive reviews and ex-post supervision of Bank operations. Conduct training workshops for Bank staff, borrowers and third parties on all aspects of the Bank procurement policies and procedures. Qualifications REQUIREMENTS Education: Master's Degree in Engineering, Law, Business Administration or other relevant discipline. Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years experience in international private or public procurement. Language: Proficiency in Portuguese, both verbal and written. Knowledge of English and/or Spanish is highly desired. COMPETENCIES Strategic Thinking: Ability to define and articulate a shared vision consistent with organizational strategies and results in the achievement of long-term objectives. Planning, Organizing and Executing: Prioritizes and sequences actions for maximum efficiency and timeliness. Develops action steps to meet commitments and deadlines. Coordinates work effectively with other groups or individuals. Adaptability: Ability to handle day-to-day challenges. Being willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and change. Communications: Ability to engage others, adapting one's communication to the needs, interests and style of the audience. Expressing facts and ideas clearly and in an organized manner in writing and in speech. Teamwork: Encouraging and valuing the participation and involvement of everyone on the team. Building consensus and negotiating effectively. You can make a meaningful contribution to development in Latin America and the Caribbean! PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO NATIONALS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE THE VACANCY EXISTS. We offer: Excellent benefits Competitive compensation package Comprehensive relocation plan (if applicable) The IDB is committed to gender equality and encourages women to apply. We seek diversity also in terms of nationality, ethnicity, race and educational background. Persons living with disability or HIV/AIDS are equally encouraged to apply. ** The grade assigned will be determined by level of responsibilities to be performed. TO APPLY PLEASE REFER TO http://www.iadb.org/vacancies_scholarships/careers- eRecruit.cfm?lang=en AND APPLY ONLINE
