What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Analyst - GPE position at World Bank Group?
- Act as a subject matter expert in all procurement related policy/processes for the GPE Secretariat
- Develop SOP, guidance and templates on procurement process
- Provide procurement advice for all types of corporate GPE admin procurements including Board and Committee and linked meetings, and procurement of event firms & hotels.
- Manage the bidding process for low value procurements (less than USD 50K). For competitive bids, manage the interaction with procurement, assist with documentation, forming technical panels as needed
- Liaise with corporate procurement and accounting, handling all system interactions on behalf of the TTL (Task Team Lead) and submitting to Budget holder for approval
- Monitor and track the open commitments and take necessary action by working closely with TTL and Procurement.
- For cards, set policy, issues guidance, provide training and support users as questions and issues arise.
- Address service requests from staff and management that are assigned by the Team Lead or advanced from the Tier 1 staff on the team.
- Work directly with staff and managers who need hands-on support rather than just written guidance.
- Educating business users responsible for handling and operating business processes
Selection Criteria
- At least 2 years of experience including Procurement functions. A master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Experience in eConsultant2, SAP, travel, and Admin Portal.
- Advanced skills across the Microsoft Office 365 suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint Online.
- Experience with business process development and delivery
- Good communication skills.
- Organized and leads time effectively.
- Commitment to partnership and collaboration, both within the sub team as well as across the Secretariat.
- Persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.
- Problem solving skills.
Competencies
Collaboration & Teamwork - Actively collaborates with others and displays and open, helpful disposition. Acts as a teammate, stepping in to support colleagues when asked. Recognizes and values the role of each team in delivering on GPE’s mission. Approaches challenges and obstacles as shared challenges to be overcome.
Accountability & Results Focus - Manages own work; takes responsibility for own decisions, deliverables and deadlines. Doesn’t let the pursuit of perfection prevent forward progress. Seeks clarity when needed to move work forward. Takes ownership of own mistakes, failures or oversights, and seeks to correct them. Raises issues or differences of opinion that threaten progress.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills - Has experience & success working in multicultural environments. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively, adapting language, tone, style and message to diverse, multicultural audiences. Is able to communicate complex information in succinct and digestible ways. Shares information and keeps people informed; Operates with transparency, in a way that builds trust in a culturally diverse environment. Maintains productive working relationships with colleagues.
Adaptability - Has high degree of flexibility - responds to changing circumstances without losing momentum. Learns new skills and performs work in different ways. Remains calm in stressful situations. Professionally deals with personal discomfort in a changing work environment.
Planning & Organizing - Works well independently and in teams. Plans and prioritizes work effectively, making adjustments as needed to accommodate changes. Sets and meets individual deadlines. Ability to work under pressure and against tight timelines, and still deliver high-quality work.
Foundational Technical Knowledge in Education & Development - Some awareness of education and/or development issues and stakeholders. Some awareness of unique considerations in fragile and conflict affected contexts.
Policy Dialogue Skills - Is aware of, and sensitive to, different stakeholder perspectives, interests and needs. Is effective at building trust and support for proposed courses of action or solutions.
Quantitative and Analytical Skills - Able to process, organize, analyze, and monitor large volumes of information and data for well-defined tasks. Able to identify key issues, weigh pros and cons, and make informed decisions. Checks assumptions against facts and evidence. Solid analytical report writing skills.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, creed, race, color, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability.
GPE has a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in line with its PSEAH policy.
Individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential functions of the role and support in receiving other workplace accommodations. Please contact the DAF-Disability Accommodation Fund at disabilityfund@worldbank.org for further information and support.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.
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