Specialist-Procurement, World Bank Third Party Monitoring, Various Locations (Finance)

Management Systems International (MSI), a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, D.C. metro area management consultancy with a 40-year history of delivering results for our clients. Our expertise is in the fields of monitoring and evaluation; democracy and governance; peace and stability; rule of law and accountability; education; gender and inclusion; strategic communications; and leadership and organizational development. MSI has implemented projects in 90 countries around the world such as Colombia, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine, and works domestically. We support clients ranging from the U.S. Government (e.g., the U.S. Agency for International Development, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Departments of State and Labor, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation) to large bilateral and multilateral donors (e.g., the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program). We also work with national and local governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com .

Proposal Summary:

MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is bidding to provide Third-Party Monitoring (TPM) services under a World Bank Framework Agreement to support project oversight in fragile and conflict-affected settings globally. The initial framework agreement will span five years, with a possible extension of an additional five years based on performance. TPM activities may be conducted in regions including Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, with specific country assignments determined by purchase orders. The objective is to independently monitor implementation progress, fiduciary compliance, and environmental and social safeguards across a range of World Bank-financed operations. Through physical site visits, financial reviews, stakeholder engagement, and data-driven reporting, MSI will help ensure that project funds are used for their intended purposes and in accordance with legal and procedural standards. The work will be delivered in close coordination with the World Bank and implementing partners, with an emphasis on adaptive methods, secure data handling, and local engagement.

Position Summary:

The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for reviewing procurement processes to ensure compliance with World Bank standards and project requirements. This includes scrutinizing tender documents, performing transactional testing, and conducting compliance checks. The Specialist will also focus on contract risk identification and mitigation to safeguard procurement integrity. Working closely with implementation agencies and stakeholders, this role supports transparent, efficient, and compliant procurement operations, particularly within Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) contexts.

Responsibilities:

• Review and assess procurement documentation, including tender documents and contract agreements, for compliance with World Bank procurement guidelines.

• Conduct transactional testing to verify procurement processes and identify potential irregularities or non-compliance.

• Perform procurement compliance checks to ensure adherence to contractual terms, policies, and procedures.

• Identify, analyze, and recommend mitigation strategies for contract-related risks.

• Collaborate with implementation agencies and World Bank teams to address procurement issues and improve processes.

• Support capacity building and provide technical guidance on procurement monitoring and compliance.

• Prepare and review procurement-related reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy of findings.

• Engage in learning and adaptive practices to enhance procurement monitoring in complex FCV settings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience in procurement monitoring and evaluation, supply chain oversight, or related functions.

• Demonstrated experience working in Fragility, Conflict, and Violence (FCV) contexts and understanding the unique challenges these settings present.

• Regional experience in one or more World Bank regions (Africa East & West, East Asia and Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, Latin America & Caribbean, Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, South Asia).

• Strong knowledge of World Bank procurement policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.

• Experience in transactional testing and contract risk assessment/mitigation.

• Excellent report writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in relevant regional languages is an advantage.

MSI Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered

without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity,

status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

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Additional Information

• Organization: 216 MSI