Project Procurement Officer

Organizational Context

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized UN agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger by investing in rural people. The Financial Operations Department (FOD) manages IFAD's financial and material resources to ensure efficient and effective use towards achieving the Fund's objectives. The Procurement and Financial Management Division (PFM) within FOD ensures a robust fiduciary system for IFAD operations.

Job Purpose

To support the effectiveness of procurement management execution by country programme management teams and project teams during project implementation and design, ensuring compliance with IFAD's procurement policies and procedures. The role involves providing oversight for project procurement activities, ensuring appropriate controls, risk assessment, and contract management, and supporting capacity building for procurement staff.

Responsibilities

Supports project procurement management by ensuring compliance with guidelines, policies, and handbooks; provides policy support and drafts documentation; advises on procurement practices and legal frameworks; manages modifications to the procurement framework; facilitates investigations and manages complaints; supports the Project Procurement Review Committee. Assists in project design, ensuring procurement requirements are embedded for value for money; provides strategic support and backstopping to regional divisions and country teams; monitors procurement performance and manages the portfolio; develops reports on risks and improvements. Contributes to capacity building through needs assessment and training delivery; supports procurement training efforts and knowledge sharing. Contributes to the development and operationalization of IT systems for project procurement and manages procurement data. Promotes dialogue on procurement matters with stakeholders and maintains a roster of qualified consultants.

Work Experience

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in project procurement activities in an international organization, with a proven record of supporting and delivering complex procurement programmes and relevant field experience. Knowledge of procurement policies, procedures, and systems in the LAC region is required. Experience in more than one geographic region and at Headquarters is an asset.

Skills

Contract Management, Procedure Adherence, Procedure Interpretation, Procurement, Record Management, Risk & Compliance, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Time Management, Performance Management, Client Orientation, Corporate Approach, Integrity and Ethics, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Verbal Communication, Project/Programme Management.

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