Manager

Manager

Job #:
req30233

Organization:
World Bank

Sector:
Procurement

Grade:
GH

Term Duration:
3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:
11/18/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Doyou want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World BankGroup provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve theirgreatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largestsources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique globalpartnership of five institutions dedicated to ending poverty in a livableplanet. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we workwith public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projectsand using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the mosturgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

Vice-PresidencyContext

TheBudget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning Vice Presidency (BPS) isorganized into four Departments: BPS Strategic Planning (BPSSP) with teamssupporting the corporate strategic business and budget planning process; BPSOperations Units (BPSOU) with teams supporting Practice Groups and Regions; BPSCorporate Units (BPSCU) with teams supporting corporate units, providingcapital budget support, and providing BPS systems, knowledge, and sharedservices; and BPS Corporate Procurement (BPSCP) with teams providing group-wideprocurement services.

Unit Context, Locations, Roles

Steps to align themanagement structure of BPSCP with its strategic priorities present the opportunityto recruit for three new GH manager roles in the Department. In line with theBPS global footprint strategy and delivery model, the location of the positions may be Washington D.C.,Chennai or Sofia. In accordance with StaffDirective 4.01 - Appointment, October 18, 2024, positions in CountryOffices, irrespective of level, are subject to local recruitment. Selections topositions outside of Washington D.C. will be LRS. Business needs and candidatepreference will be considered in determining the actual location of each of thepositions described below:

Manager, Sourcing andSupplier Management is responsible for the end-to-end CategoryManagement of all supply contracts and relationships for the WBG globally. Thisunit acts as the client interface with all Contract Managers and users ofthird-party supplies (services and/or goods), providing advice, establishingCategory strategies, conducting solicitations, awarding contracts, and assistingthe Contract Managers in the ongoing management of supplier relationships,amongst others.

Manager, Operational Support is responsible for all operational functions within the CorporateProcurement department. These include the Corporate Procurement Service Desk,Global Procurement Card administration, Order Management, Asset Management,Vendor Management, reporting and analytics, data management, governancemonitoring, quality assurance, systems support and administration., amongstothers.

Manager, Center ofExcellence is responsible for the development,implementation, and governance of best practice procurement frameworks,infrastructure, policies, procedures, and innovation initiatives of theCorporate Procurement department. These include the Category Management, Third-PartyRisk Management, and Sustainable Procurement frameworks; procurement technologystrategy and architecture; procurement innovation, market research, data,knowledge management, capacity building and change management strategy, amongstothers.

Duties and accountabilities:

BPSCP Managers have the following three areasof responsibility:

Business Management Responsibilities

• Manage the teams providing planning, budgeting, and performance reporting services; conducting analytical work and providing advisory services in areas of focus (e.g., operations, investments in technology); and providing other services as needed over time.
• Is an active member of BPS' Leadership Team, participates in cross cutting activities, and from time to time, takes on leadership roles in BPS-wide activities, such as recruitment and other HR initiatives.
• Provides support and advice to the Vice President and the Director of BPS, Corporate Procurement as requested.

Talent Management Responsibilities

• Manages the unit staff, including recruitment, evaluation, and career development of staff.
• Provides leadership and support to her/his staff to build sustainable finance skills and capacity to effectively deliver BPS services.
• Manages and oversees the engagement and evaluation of technical consultants within the BPSCP unit, as needed.

Budget Management Responsibilities

• Effectively and efficiently manages his/her unit's resources, ensuring its effective formulation and input into budget decisions.
• Advocates and drives cost-effective delivery of business finance services, promoting transparency, simplicity, standardization, and automation.

Selection Criteria

Thesuccessful candidate should be recognized for an ability to get things done,strategic thinking and execution leadership, reputation and track recordleading large business transformation initiatives, being a problem-solver, andpossessing accomplishments relevant to the World Bank's strategic agenda.

Thesuccessful candidate will have an active interest in the activities of theWorld Bank Group, its mission, products and services in addition to having astrong work ethics and unquestionable integrity, and should possess strongleadership in multicultural environment, and analytical abilities as well asexcellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills adaptable to allaudiences, including Board level.

Thecandidate should have a minimum of a master's degree in relevantfield/discipline (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics BusinessAdministration, Supply Chain Management, Law, etc.), coupled with a minimum of10 years of progressive experience in procurement, with a strong track recordof success in leading and managing complex procurement operations.

Theideal candidate should also possess as many of the following professional andpersonal characteristics as possible:

• Deep understanding of procurement principles, practices, and regulations, including international procurement standards.
• Strong strategic orientation and ability to manage successfully large work programs and extensively decentralized teams.
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize complex issues with future focused systematic thinking and frame problems as actionable issues with ability to develop consensus among diverse constituents.
• Proven ability to balance client concerns with wider corporate concerns as well as proven ability to interact effectively with WBG and external counterparts.
• Proven change integrator with ability to effectively lead and implement complex change management initiatives.
• Strong understanding of the workings of the organizational context including the matrix environment with deep functional knowledge of the challenges of resource deployment in Operations.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in collaboration across the Organization including Operations and Corporate functions and proven ability to build common goals and solutions while managing different views.

World Bank Leadership Values and Managerial Behaviors: WBG Managerial Competencies

Note - This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMFstaff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries).External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidateapplies, their application will not be considered.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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