Advisor on Public Procurement in the management team of the Procurement Reform Facility (PRF)

Our model for success is a better life for everyone and purposeful tasks for our employees. For more than 50 years, the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), as a company of the German Federal Government, has been supporting the implementation of development policy goals worldwide. Together with partner organisations in 120 countries, we are involved in a diverse range of projects. If you want to make a difference in the world and develop yourself in the process, you've come to the right place.

Job description

The sector programme "Good Financial Governance" (SP GFG) advises the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The Procurement Reform Facility (PRF) of the European Procurement Partnership (EuPP) is implemented within the framework of the SP GFG in close and collaborative partnership with Expertise France. The EuPP aims to promote reforms in the field of public procurement in selected partner countries and to implement activities in this area. The PRF provides funds for the assessment of public procurements according to the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) and the support of reforms of public procurement systems in selected partner countries.

Your tasks

• Planning, management, implementation, coordination and monitoring of activities and measures as well as the functional guidance of staff members of the Procurement Reform Facility (PRF)’s management team in close cooperation with Expertise France (implementing partner) and the Agence Française de Développement (EuPP secretariat)
• Development of concepts and strategies for implementing the PRF; acquisition and processing of requests from partner countries
• Technical advice to local partners at national and sub-national level on reforms in public procurement and administration, including application of the MAPS tool and its supplementary modules
• Planning, management, implementation and monitoring of financing contracts and assignments of consultants
• Responsibility for reporting and communication of the PRF
• Contributions to the SP GFG’s reporting to its commissioners
• Establishing sustainable relationships with international and national partners and other stakeholder organisations, including promotion and representation of the PRF at international events

Your profile

• University degree in economics, public administration, politics, law or social sciences or comparable studies
• Several years of professional experience and sound expertise in the area of public procurement and in the modernisation of public administrations
• Several years of experience providing advisory support to partner institutions in developing countries
• Experience in and knowledge of the sustainable design of procurement systems, especially with regard to gender equality, are desirable.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the MAPS tool; practical experience in the application of the tool and successful completion of the MAPS certification exam are desirable
• Strong conceptual, analytical, and advisory skills
• Excellent communication and intercultural skills, diplomatic skills in establishing and maintaining relationships with partners at international and national level; frustration tolerance, organisational talent, and team player. Ability to work independently, even under time pressure
• Advanced proficiency in English; knowledge of German and French or Spanish is desirable

Notes

This job is suited to a full or a part-time position.

The willingness for frequent business trips is required.

In order to fulfill the company's objectives, the willingness of employees for assignments at all GIZ locations in Germany and abroad is of high corporate interest.

About us

Your professional and personal development is important to us. At GIZ, you will be offered global work opportunities and an atmosphere that is characterised by diversity, respect and genuine equal opportunities. Gender equality promotion is a matter of course for us. Our benefits are also impressive in terms of work-life balance and family friendliness. Flexible working hours that fit your life situation, comprehensive onboarding and internal health management are an integral part of our corporate culture, along with the opportunity to use childcare facilities and parent/child offices.

GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.

We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.