Chief Procurement Officer

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• Provides technical, professional and intellectual leadership to staff and guides clients in procurement policy and services.
• Chairs the Operational Procurement Review Committee (OPRC) responsible for clearing the procurement processes of large contracts.
• Takes lead role in spearheading reform and change management agenda on procurement which includes proposing and defining new and innovative policies and procedures, with particular regard to simplification, modernization, agility and new approaches, including inclusion of relevant elements of the Environment and Social Framework in operational procurement.
• Oversees implementation of the Bank’s procurement policies, procedures, practices and services, in line with the fit-for-purpose of the procurement framework.
• Guides and leads the procurement network in the development and implementation of its strategy and work program.
• Proposes and updates procedures to strengthen operational effectiveness and quality.
• Is responsible for the quality of procurement outputs and services emerging from the Standards, Procurement, and Financial Management (OPSPF) Department in a way that is service-oriented and committed to provide guidance and support to the Regions.
• Maintains close collaboration with INT and Regions on procurement-related corruption and fraud issues and cases; provides inputs to the work of  GIA and IEG.
• Links procurement to the broader Bank fiduciary function and to efforts to build client capacity in public financial accountability.
• Provides strategic leadership in developing and implementing a human resources strategy and learning plans for the network, as well as providing mentoring and guidance to staff; supports professional development for procurement accredited staff including new skills 
• Leads innovations, use of technology and procurement data; promotes  implementation of digital procurement to reduce transaction costs and further simplification, modernization and improvement of Bank procurement systems and processes
• Engage with internal Clients on monitoring performance of fiduciary function and systems
• work closely with Governance Global Unit to conduct research to inform Bank Procurement Policies

• Works closely with other members of the Department Leadership Team to ensure seamless teamwork and effective delivery across the Department and with other units of the Bank.
• Strengthens and promotes internal partnerships. Responsible for maintaining close contacts with Senior Management, Executive Directors, Regional and Network staff.
• Represents OPCS Management at meetings within the Bank.
• Promotes partnership and collaboration with external stakeholders and clients on procurement issues; liaises with private sector industry representative associations; 
• plays an active leadership role in the Heads of Procurement of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Group in the implementation of the procurement simplification and harmonization agenda. 
• Supports Global Practice and Regions on policy dialogue with governments on procurement reforms;
• Maintains dialogue with Private Sector actors and promotes better bidders’ participation; 
• Leads the integration of social and environmental sustainability into Bank procurement

• Provides proactive technical, professional and intellectual leadership in the design, development and dissemination of Knowledge Management (KM) and staff learning for the PR stream.
• Leads development of new tools, information systems and management reporting mechanisms as part of the modernization and change management processes.
• Ensures that the Bank’s procurement work is effectively communicated internally and externally.

• Current cooperation with Clients requires out-of-the-box thinking and adjustments in Bank’s procurement policy and procedures and beyond. CPO should lead this effort in collaboration with procurement managers and OPCS teams.
• Advanced degree in a technical, managerial, or legal discipline relevant to the job.
• External perspective combined with a good understanding of Bank Group strategic directions and policies. Typically, the successful candidate will have exposure to the full range of country operational situations relevant to Bank procurement work (gained inside or outside the Bank 
• A thorough understanding of the Bank procurement framework including the flexibilities built into it;
• Well established and recognized track record and thorough knowledge of Bank procurement policies, procedures, processes and practices. Management is prepared to consider candidates without this background where they bring exceptional skills and/or experience to the procurement function)and  a track-records of leading/ participating in country procurement reforms.
• Demonstrated collaborative and partnership skills, capacity to work seamlessly in diverse environments, and proven track record in influencing and resolving differences across organizational boundaries, reaching consensus on corporate policy issues, and being results oriented.
• Corporate perspective with ability to understand and balance operational issues with management priorities and risk concerns.
• Good judgment combined with good vision, in order to provide Senior Management and operational staff with reliable information and quality advice.
• Demonstrated competencies in mentoring, coaching and advising diverse staff, and capacity to develop and nurture partnerships, collaboration and teamwork.
• Good listening and communications skills to understand operational concerns and communicate issues clearly to Bank staff, Senior Management, Executive Directors, and external audiences.
• Recognized by peers institutional commitment, breadth of operational experience, integrity and fairness.
• Open for innovations and modernization of Bank procurement and timely problem solver.

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