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About this position

The division of Financial Management and Procurement Services for Operations (FMP) is looking for a Procurement Management Senior Specialist or Specialist (PMS) to provide fiduciary services in Headquarters as well as other locations in the region, for a period of three to five years, before rotating to another location.

FMP is under the purview of the Vice-Presidency of Countries and Regional Integration and works in collaboration with IDB partners to help IDB borrowing member countries achieve their development objectives through effective fiduciary supervision through expert advice and quality service that ensures the effective and efficient use of the Bank’s development funds. To achieve this, we focus on the following task: establish a strategic dialogue with the authorities of the borrowing countries, provide advice on the design and implementation of Bank-financed operations, and support eligible countries to strengthen their fiduciary systems.

As a highly decentralized division, FMP focuses on: (i) bringing knowledge and innovation to FMP's operational and corporate work to create more effective development solutions; (ii) improving our decision making using business intelligence, relevant data and analytics; (iii) deploying our resources efficiently based on a planning framework to monitor, measure and communicate results; and (iv) creating a healthy work environment that allows each FMP staff to grow, individually and collectively.

FMP includes, within its main lines of action, leadership based on knowledge, innovation and transparency, customer-focused solutions, digitization, connectivity, data-based decisions, communication, and collaboration.

What you’ll do

The Procurement Management Senior Specialist or Specialist is committed to providing the required advice to ensure that the proceeds of operations made, guaranteed, or participated in by the Bank, are carried out in a timely manner with due attention and consideration of economy, efficiency, and Value for Money. This objective is met through strong skills and knowledge which will be reflected in the following activities:

Actively and opportunely participate, as part of the project team, throughout the project cycle and advise on the best procurement strategy to obtain the expected results and the adequate fulfillment of the Bank’s fiduciary requirements in accordance with the highest standards.
Using the most up-to-date procurement tools on the market, as required by each project’s needs, data analysis and business intelligence, provide high-level technical advice in project design and execution on procurement fiduciary matters, including the selection of procurement methods, handling of protests and matters of contention raised by borrowers, bidders, and other Bank stakeholders.
Analyze the Bank's procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines for their application. Identify best procurement of international practices. Transform best practices into relevant knowledge to improve expert fiduciary advice to our internal and external clients.
Lead high-level technical dialogue with government officials to promote the enhancement and use of the Country Systems and participate in fiduciary assessments (MAPs, GUS, among others), prepare background analysis, and promote the strategy for the effective use and strengthening of the countries' public procurement systems.
Promote strategic dialogue with stakeholders, including market actors and high-level technical groups, to improve our current procurement products and services.
Foster strategic alliances with other MDBs and international development partners to promote enhanced efficiency and standardization in project implementation requirements.
Actively contribute to the Bank’s digital transformation, especially in relation to procurement tools and activities, identifying challenges and taking steps to achieve the Bank’s digital transformation goal.
Ensure correct understanding of all aspects of Bank’s procurement policies in Bank staff, borrowers and third parties, for which PMS will lead different initiatives, at Bank or country level, aimed at closing the understanding gaps.

What you'll need

• Education: Master’s degree (or equivalent advanced degree) in Procurement, Engineering, Law, Business Administration or other relevant field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in international private or public procurement.
• Languages:  Proficiency in Spanish and English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be a plus. 

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

•    Staff:
    -    International: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
 

-A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

-Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.

-Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.

-Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.

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

-On-site position with the occasional flexibility of teleworking.

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

-Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.

-Other perks (country specific): Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, Spouse Career Program, 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 job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.