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About the Role

The World Bank Group (WBG) is a global community working across cultures and disciplines to address development challenges, particularly job creation. The Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS) department plays a key role in achieving the WBG's mission by developing and overseeing operational policies, including procurement. The OPCS Procurement Team manages the World Bank’s Procurement Framework, develops Standard Procurement Documents, leads policy development, provides oversight, and delivers training. This role will focus on shaping and delivering new policy initiatives, particularly the industry outreach workstream of the Bank’s Procurement Change Program.

Responsibilities

Partner with OPSPR colleagues to shape and deliver new policy initiatives, with emphasis on industry outreach for the Bank’s Procurement Change Program across priority sectors.
Build strategic relationships with industry leaders, private sector, associations, trade agencies, suppliers, donors, and MDBs to enhance outreach and capture industry feedback.
Channel relevant insights to operational sector teams to strengthen project design and implementation.
Design and deliver targeted market-specific sector and/or subsector engagement plans.
Position the Bank at key industry forums and identify opportunities to leverage IFC and MIGA offerings.
Equip sector teams with practical procurement guidance and tools to strengthen strategy design and implementation.
Contribute to priority reviews and provide advisory input to programs and projects.
Create compelling communications to amplify industry outreach.
Advance internal outreach and change management across the Bank’s procurement profession.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Law, International Policy, Public Procurement, or a related discipline.
Understanding of World Bank operations, corporate priorities, and development issues.
Ability to identify risks and opportunities in an international environment.
For external candidates, demonstrated knowledge of World Bank and/or MDB operational procurement.
At least eight years of relevant procurement experience in sectors including energy, transport, urban, water, health, education, and digital.
Demonstrated ability to follow, interpret, and anticipate market and industry trends in priority sectors.
Genuine curiosity about evolving supplier markets, technologies, and supply chains, and the drive to keep knowledge current.
Proven success in designing and executing private-sector engagement strategies.
Strong record of producing high-quality communications.
Ability to source, analyze, and translate diverse data into focused outreach and action.
Proven experience in designing and delivering stakeholder engagement and capacity-building initiatives.
Collaborative, energetic self-starter who builds strong relationships, takes initiative, and pursues innovative solutions.
Sound judgment and decisive execution.
Ability to work autonomously, remain composed under pressure, and deliver multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.
Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.
Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts is encouraged.

Skills

Market instincts
Awareness of evolving industry trends
Translating market insights
Private-sector engagement strategies
Data analysis
Stakeholder engagement
Capacity-building initiatives
Communication
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Change management

Location

London, United Kingdom

Work Type

Open-Ended Staff
International Recruitment

Experience Level

Senior
At least eight years of relevant procurement experience

Education Level

Master’s degree

Benefits

Retirement plan
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid leave
Parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

About the Company

The World Bank Group (WBG) is a global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges, particularly job creation. The WBG partners with governments, the private sector, development partners, and other stakeholders in 145 countries and 182 offices worldwide to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver data-driven solutions that improve lives.
Operations Policy and Country Services (OPCS) plays a pivotal role in achieving the World Bank Group's mission by assisting frontline staff in delivering results to clients. OPCS develops and oversees the Bank's operational policies for country strategies, lending operations, advisory services and analytical support, procurement, and environmental and social standards.
The Operations Procurement Department in OPCS is responsible for setting procurement policy, providing oversight, and supporting good practice in Bank-financed operations.
The department is currently leading a number of Bank-wide reforms and initiatives that have a considerable impact on the Bank’s operations and contribute significantly to several of the Bank’s priorities and policy commitments.

Equal Opportunity

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.