World Bank has launched the international recruitment process for its new Chief Procurement Officer, who will be based in Washington DC, USA, for a four-year term.
The role was previously held by Chris Browne between 2012 to 2017 – now Lead Procurement Specialist at World Bank, based in New Zealand.
Currently filled by Enzo de Laurentiis, who has been with World Bank in a variety of positions since 1998, the CPO will sit within the Operations Standards, Procurement and Financial Management (OPSPF) department, providing technical, professional and intellectual leadership to staff and guiding clients in procurement policy and services.
The successful candidate will perform a wide range of duties, including chairing the Operational Procurement Review Committee (OPRC) responsible for clearing the procurement processes of large contracts, taking the lead role in spearheading reform and change management agenda on procurement, and overseeing implementation of the Bank’s procurement policies, procedures, practices and services.
They will also guide and lead the procurement network in the development and implementation of its strategy and work program, maintain a range of internal and external relationships, and provide knowledge management and thought leadership.
The CPO is tasked with ensuring that the procurement strategy is appropriately aligned with the Bank’s overall corporate strategy, while leading on further implementation of the procurement framework and a better use of different options provided by the framework.
Applicants are expected to have an advanced degree in a technical, managerial or legal discipline relevant to the job, plus external perspective combined with a good understanding of Bank Group strategic directions and policies, a thorough understanding of the Bank procurement framework, and demonstrated collaborative and partnership skills.
The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity.
With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, it works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
The World Bank’s Procurement Framework promotes tailored procurement approaches that emphasise choice, quality and value for public spending, while enabling adaptation to country contexts.
To read the full job description and to apply by Friday, 15th December, see here.
