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Job Opportunity at the World Bank Group
Position: Procurement Specialist
📍 Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
🏢 Organization: World Bank Group
📌 Sector: Procurement
📊 Grade: GF
📄 Term Duration: 3 Years
👥 Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment
🗣 Required Language: English
📅 Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)
🔎 Job Reference: req35901
About the World Bank Group
Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity to help countries address some of the world’s most pressing development challenges.
The organization is one of the largest sources of funding, knowledge, and technical assistance for developing countries. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the World Bank works with public and private partners to reduce extreme poverty, increase shared prosperity, and promote sustainable development.
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Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region
The Eastern and Southern Africa (AFE) Region is home to about 700 million people across 26 countries, stretching from the Red Sea in the north to the Cape of Good Hope in the south.
While the region faces challenges such as conflict, poverty, and gaps in education, health, and skills development, it also presents opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable development.
The Procurement Department under the Governance Global Practice (GGP) works to advance modern procurement practices, anti-corruption initiatives, and open government systems.
Position Overview
The Procurement Specialist will support the Africa East and Southern (AFE) Procurement Unit and contribute to procurement activities in the Tanzania portfolio.
The position will be based in Dar es Salaam and work under the Procurement Team Leader, who reports to the Accredited Practice Manager in Nairobi.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Procurement Specialist will:
Procurement Advisory and Technical Support
- Provide technical fiduciary services related to procurement activities.
- Engage in policy dialogue to strengthen procurement systems in client countries.
- Support clients in achieving Value for Money (VFM) in public procurement.
Procurement Review and Compliance
- Review technical, commercial, and legal aspects of procurement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support review of procurement cases requiring Operations Policy Review Committee (OPRC) approval.
- Assist borrowers in handling procurement complaints and contract management issues.
Procurement Strategy and Market Analysis
- Analyze procurement markets using analytical tools to define effective procurement strategies.
- Participate in missions and operational activities addressing policy and operational challenges.
Policy Development and Reporting
- Prepare or review operational directives, procurement policies, and analytical reports.
- Produce technical reports and policy papers related to procurement reforms.
Institutional Capacity Building
- Support procurement reforms and capacity development in client countries.
- Assist in strengthening institutional procurement systems and monitoring reform initiatives.
Procurement Systems and Monitoring
- Use electronic systems such as STEP (Systematic Tracking of Exchanges in Procurement) to track procurement performance.
- Monitor fiduciary metrics and procurement implementation progress.
Training and Knowledge Sharing
- Design and deliver capacity-building workshops for government agencies and World Bank staff.
Selection Criteria
Education
- Master’s Degree in a relevant field such as:
- Procurement
- Engineering
- Commerce
- Law
- Business or related discipline
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in:
- Public procurement
- Procurement for donor-funded or multilateral development bank (MDB) projects
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of international procurement principles and practices, including:
- Value for Money (VFM)
- Strategic sourcing
- Market analysis
- Sustainable procurement
- Contract management
- Experience in infrastructure projects (e.g., transport or energy) is an advantage.
Additional Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Strong understanding of public procurement systems and reforms.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience with e-Government procurement systems.
- Knowledge of Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) contexts in development projects.
Employment Terms
- Selected candidates who are already World Bank staff with regular appointments will retain their existing contract terms.
- Other candidates will receive a 3-year term appointment.
Work Culture and Values
The World Bank Group promotes a culture based on:
- Sense of Urgency – Respond quickly to stakeholder needs.
- Thoughtful Risk-Taking – Encourage innovation and challenge existing practices.
- Empowerment and Accountability – Promote responsibility and ownership of results.
Benefits
Employees of the World Bank Group receive comprehensive benefits including:
- Retirement plan
- Medical, life, and disability insurance
- Paid leave including parental leave
- Workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities
Equal Opportunity Employer
The World Bank Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on gender, religion, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
📅 Application Deadline: March 25, 2026 (11:59 PM UTC)
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