Project Procurement Consultant

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Project Procurement Consultant

City Washington DC

Company IDB

Posting End Date 9272026 1159 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse versatile and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive collaborative agile and rewarding environment.

About this position

We are seeking an experienced analytical and collaborative Project Procurement Consultant to support the implementation of Procure the IDBs flagship initiative to modernize procurement in Bank-financed operations. In this role you will contribute to the design implementation and rollout of the reform by conducting technical analysis developing policy and operational products coordinating with multidisciplinary teams across the Bank and supporting stakeholder engagement and change management activities to ensure the timely and effective delivery of key reform initiatives.

You will join the Procurement Division within the Office of Financial Management and Procurement for Operations FMP. The Division is leading a comprehensive modernization of the Banks procurement framework to promote greater value for money quality efficiency transparency integrity and fit-for-purpose approaches while strengthening Borrower capacity and improving development outcomes. The team works closely with Headquarters and Country Offices as well as internal and external stakeholders to implement the reform and support its adoption across the Banks operations.

What youll do

Support the planning coordination implementation and monitoring of the Procure reform ensuring the timely delivery of key milestones deliverables and workstreams.

Monitor implementation progress identify risks and bottlenecks and propose corrective actions to support the effective execution of the reform roadmap.

Support the change management strategy for the procurement reform including stakeholder engagement communications capacity-building initiatives and activities to facilitate the adoption of the new procurement framework.

Lead andor contribute to assigned reform workstreams by conducting technical analysis developing recommendations and supporting the design and implementation of innovative procurement solutions.

Prepare technical analyses reports executive briefs presentations and other knowledge products to support strategic decision-making and reform implementation.

Coordinate with Headquarters Country Offices and multidisciplinary teams across the Bank to facilitate collaboration monitor commitments and ensure effective implementation of reform activities.

Support the design preparation and review of procurement policy documents operational guidance Terms of Reference technical specifications and other materials required for the implementation of the reform.

Contribute to the planning procurement administration and monitoring of consulting services and other contracts supporting the reform.

Support the organization of technical workshops consultations meetings and knowledge-sharing activities with internal and external stakeholders including government counterparts from member countries.

Perform other related duties consistent with the objectives of the consultancy and the Banks quality standards.

What youll need

• Education Bachelors degree in Law Economics Business Administration International Relations or a related discipline.

• Experience At least 2 years of progressive experience in procurement public sector reform policy analysis project coordination or related areas preferably in the context of multilateral or international organizations.

• Languages Proficiency in Spanish and English spoken and written is required. Additional knowledge of French and Portuguese is preferable.

Requirements

• Citizenship You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

• Consanguinity You have no family members up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity including spouse working at the IDB IDB Invest or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International consultant Full-Time 19 months up to 48 months.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employees life. These benefits include-

A competitive compensation package.

Leaves and vacations 2 days per month of contract gender-neutral parental leave.

Health Insurance the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance

Savings plan The IDB Group cares about your future depending on the length of the contract you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.

We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

On-siteposition with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

Development support we offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars 11 professional counseling and much more.

Health and well-being access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

Other perks country specific Lactation Room Daycare Center Gym Bike Racks Parking spouse career support and others.

Our culture

At the IDB we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation we intentionally include all voices cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the jobinterview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application please email us ataccommodationsiadb.org.

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