Principal, TC PIA

Requisition ID
34543
Office Country
United Kingdom
Office City
London
Division
Procurement Policy & Advisory Dep. PPAD
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Contract Length
2 years
Posting End Date
06/05/2024

About Us

At the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), we're dedicated to fostering sustainable development in the countries where we operate. Join our team and be part of a dynamic environment where your expertise can make a real difference.

Position Overview

As the Principal TC Project Implementation Advisor (PIA), you'll play a pivotal role in our Procurement Policy and Advisory Department (PPAD). Your primary responsibility will be to provide expert guidance on Technical Cooperation (TC) projects, ensuring adherence to the Bank's policies and promoting international best practices in procurement and contracting.

Key Responsibilities

• Offer expert advice and support to PIAs and project teams on grant-funded contract selection and administration.
• Act as a guardian of the Bank's Procurement Policies and Rules (PPR), maintaining high standards of integrity throughout project cycles.
• Provide comprehensive guidance on procurement procedures, incorporating lessons learned to enhance project design quality.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders including Banking teams, Donor Co-Financing Department, and Legal Counsel to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Assess implementation risks and propose mitigation measures to ensure timely project completion.
• Review legal documentation and contracts to ensure compliance with PPR and project strategies.

Requirements:

• Higher degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or law. Additional procurement qualifications preferred.
• Experience in IFI-funded projects involving grant-funded Technical Cooperation.
• Practical experience in procurement and project implementation, preferably in emerging markets or countries in transition.
• Knowledge of risk management and modern procurement practices.
• Familiarity with the FIDIC Suite of Contracts is advantageous.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

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