Title: Global Lead Procurement Officer
Requisition ID: 5923
OverviewBusiness Unit: Operations Complex Division/Section:Project Procurement & Financial Management Country: Saudi Arabia Location: IsDB HQ, Jeddah Job Grade: E4 Contract Type: Fixed Term Closing Date: 12-Oct-2026
Job PurposeTo provide global leadership in project procurement by developing and strengthening procurement policies, guidelines, procedures, tools, and strategies that ensure fiduciary integrity, compliance, economy, efficiency, transparency, and value for money in Bank-financed operations. The role provides expert advice and procurement opinions; supports the design and implementation of procurement strategies; strengthens country and e-procurement systems; leads capacity development initiatives; monitors portfolio procurement performance across Regional Hubs; addresses complex procurement challenges and risks; promotes innovation and knowledge sharing; and fosters collaboration with development partners and multilateral development banks to advance international best practices and support the timely and effective delivery of development projects in Member Countries.
Key AccountabilitiesPolicies and Procedures:
- Lead the development of procurement policies and procedures based on the Member Countries’ capacity and requirements and in line with practices of similar MDBs.
- Contribute effectively to the formulation of the Strategy of the Unit, annual plans, budget and ensure proper implementation of the same.
- Develop and update project procurement policy instruments, including procurement procedures, processes, standard templates and checklists, taking into account the specific nature of the financing concerned, and ensuring that the procurement approaches are “fit-for-purpose” and reflect “value-for-money” through the application of Bank’s core project procurement principles.
- Develop and update guidance notes and standard project procurement documents relevant to the project procurement cycle.
- Provide review of all other Bank policies and procedures in order to ensure consistency with the project procurement policies of the Bank.
- Lead the preparation of country procurement assessment and e-GP assessments
Project Procurement Design And Implementation Management
- * Guide beneficiary countries in preparing Procurement Strategies and Procurement Plans to support the achievement of project and program development objectives.
- Develop a robust procurement risk matrix with mitigation measures and ensure its implementation at the project level.
- Lead the process for development of procurement packages and arrangements for projects for acquisition of works, goods, and services during preparation of projects in consultation with procurement and operations colleagues.
- Develop, enhance, and manage project procurement in compliance with agreed procurement arrangements, in coordination with operations teams across RHs.
- Provide facilitation and implementation support to the project procurement officers across RHs by contributing to procurement performance reviews to address procurement issues.
- Lead and monitor procurement-related activities for RHs to support project procurement processes in line with the agreed Procurement Plan.
- Ensure compliance with the Bank’s policies, procedures, and Delegation of Authority matrix during procurement process reviews.
- Lead the review of specific non-compliance cases across RHs and the post reviews of the IsDB’s project procurement.
Country System Assessment And Capacity Development
- * Lead technical assessments of Member Countries’ procurement systems and e-GP systems using the MAPS tool, in collaboration with development partners.
- Provide significant input in the development of training programs for procurement and operations staff as well as, executing agencies and PMUs.
- Lead preparation and delivery of country procurement workshops, specialized clinics and joint events with MDBs.
- Contributes to the delivery of capacity development program for key stakeholders in member countries related to project procurement and contract management.
- Build capacity and mainstream new procurement approaches, such as sustainable procurement, rated criteria, and life-cycle costing.
Advice, Knowledge Sharing And Innovations
- * Provides expert advice on procurement Issues to the Management and external stakeholders in line with the Bank’s policies and procedures
- Develop and implement innovative ideas and improvement proposals for improving procurement processes.
- Provide expert advice, recommendation, and guidance to various departments/Units within the Bank on procurement matters.
- Ensure effective dissemination of lessons learnt and best practices on procurement matters to promote knowledge at IsDB.
- Encourage collaboration and communication with other departments/entities (particularly in the Operations Complex) in improving efficiency of procurement process and projects.
Customer Service
- * Lead the resolution of procurement issues raised by various stakeholders specially related to interpretation and compliance with the procurement policies and procedures
- Improve client responsiveness, interactions with stakeholders and efficiency required for service delivery
Reporting & Communication
- * Provide clear, focused, and candid opinions on procurement-related issues, with practical guidance and references to applicable policies and procedures.
- Maintain effective communication with Operations team in-order to ensure concerned parties are briefed regularly on project activities.
Relationship Management
- * Contributes to managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including operations staff, government officials, PMUs, and Executing Agencies.
- Position the bank with other MDBs and development partners on joint initiatives and programs
Partnership
- * Enhance partnerships with procurement teams of co-financers to support development and implementation of operations in the member countries
- Contribute to the efforts to strengthen partnership with other development partners and stakeholders related to the countries in procurement related aspects.
Academic And Professional Qualifications
- * Master’s degree in engineering, economics, business administration, public procurement, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project procurement related to the project cycle of MDBs.
- Deep understanding of procurement policies and procedures, including their interpretation as best practice, is a major requirement.
- Minimum of 3 years of exposure to procurement practices of similar MDBs.
- Languages: English: Mandatory | Arabic: Preferred | French: Preferred
Skills & Necessary Knowledge
- * Advanced Islamic Finance knowledge and Instruments
- Ability to Work with diverse stakeholders
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Advanced Negotiation Skills
- Country Portfolio Assessment
- Project Risk Assessment and Evaluation
- Policies and Procedures
- Project management
- International and multicultural collaboration
About Application ProcessIf you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
- Resume/CV
- Copy of passport
- Academic certificate
If you are currently an IsDB Regular staff applying for this role and get selected through the competitive selection process; your current contract type and other terms and conditions will remain unchanged.
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