WORLD BANK GROUP

SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

2 years Term Appointment

Yaoundé, Cameroon 

Local Hire

The Africa Unit (West and Central) of the Solutions and innovations in Procurement (SIP) Department of GGP seeks to recruit a locally hired Senior Procurement Specialist to be based in Yaoundé, Republic of Cameroon to provide support for the Republic of Cameroon portfolio. This position is geared to assisting the World Bank, staff, Cameroonian Government and other agencies in implementing World Bank-financed programs by providing critical procurement advice and support. The ideal candidate would combine a deep understanding of project procurement in different sectors with a considerable knowledge of the budget execution issues in developing countries. S/he will have demonstrated operational and skills and will possess strong knowledge and understanding of project procurement/contract management. 

The key themes of the SIP Group are as follow:

• Provide technical advice on procurement fiduciary activities and lead policy dialogue on procurement with client countries
• Support client countries in achieving value for money in public procurement and Bank funded operations in order to enhance service delivery and development outcomes with integrity
• Create the space for procurement/governance innovation to happen
• Establish proactive processes to identify and deploy knowledge to solve specific problems and improve development outcomes in client countries
• Facilitate and global platforms to share knowledge and practices across the world.

Position Description, Selection Criteria and Electronic Applications:

The successful candidate should be holder of a Master’s Degree or equivalent qualification relevant to this post and minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in carrying out technical duties in procurement and contract management. For the full position description, complete selection criteria and required competencies, candidates are requested to submit an application at www.worldbank.org/careers. Click on Current job openings Job# 161866.

The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, race, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date is September 12, 2016.