Procurement Consultant

Post of Duty: Trinidad & Tobago

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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The Division of Financial Management and Procurement Services for Operations (FMP) and the IDB Country Office in Trinidad & Tobago are actively looking for a procurement consultant to support the Executing Agencies as a technical advisor, in the project’s design, implementation and closure, as well as in their efforts to strengthen their fiduciary systems, and innovation in procurement operations in the country.

We are looking for a client focus, strategic, analytical and innovative Procurement Consultant. As a Procurement Consultant, you will provide technical advice on procurement activities, be a key enabler of efficiency and impact, support the modernization of fiduciary supervision by applying quality standards, advancing data driven decision marking and using digital solutions, also participating actively in the implementation of the business plan 2025-2027 Fiduciary Impact: From Strategy to Action.

You will work in the country office of Trinidad & Tobago as part of the Operations Financial Management and Procurement Services Office (FMP). This team is responsible for ensuring that IDB-financed resources are used efficiently, transparently, and strategically to maximize development impact. In an evolving landscape where accountability and effectiveness are paramount, FMP remains committed to advancing fiduciary management as a driver of stronger project outcomes and institutional efficiency.

What you’ll do

• ​Promote a forward-looking and adaptive mindset that embraces change and innovation as an opportunity to improve the way we work. 
• ​Contributes to the improvement of operational, corporate and individual decision-making through the sharing of business intelligence, relevant data, and analysis. 
• ​Bring new ideas to the Bank’s operational and corporate work, incorporating and applying new or revised technologies to facilitate efficient and effective development solutions. 
• ​Encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing with other fiduciary specialists, units, borrowers and third parties on all aspects of the Bank fiduciary policies, procedures and experiences. 
• ​Transform available data into relevant knowledge to improve the quality of fiduciary advisory to our clients. 
• ​Provide technical advice in project design and execution on fiduciary related matters, including the selection of procurement methods, handling of protests and matters of contention raised by borrowers, bidders and other Bank stakeholders. 
• ​Propose comprehensive solutions to strengthen the borrowers’ fiduciary systems using internationally accepted methodologies and evaluate project risks, as well as the institutional capacity of the Executing Agencies. 
• ​Lead the fiduciary supervision of projects including ex post supervision, draw independent conclusions and formulate authoritative recommendations to the borrower and the Bank. 
• ​Participate in harmonization initiatives with other MDBs and external actors on the best fiduciary practices and strengthen the use of national fiduciary systems.  
• ​Solid understanding of the concepts, principles, and practices governing international procurement, with the ability to translate concepts into operational work, including but not limited to Value for Money, sustainable procurement, market analysis, contract management, procurement strategy, procurement risk management, procurement planning, etc.​ 

What you'll need

• Education: ​A Master’s degree or equivalent advance degree in Law, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.​  
• Experience: ​Minimum five (5) years of direct relevant professional experience in public or private sector procurement or in projects funded by International Financial Institutions procurement operations and contract management.​  
• Languages: ​Proficiency in English

Key skills

Requirements

• Citizenship: choose one of the following: 

IDB: You are either a citizen of Trinidad & Tobago or a citizen of one of our 48-member countries eligible to obtain a valid residency or legal permit to work in ​Trinidad & Tobago​ without the need for sponsorship by the IDB. 

• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. 

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: ​National Consultant Full-Time.​ 
• Length of contract: ​12 months​. 
• Work Location: ​On site.​ 

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include:
 

• A competitive compensation package. 
• Leave and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender-neutral parental leave. 
• Health Insurance the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance. 
• Savings plan: ​​​​​​​The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance. 
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules. 
• Health and wellbeing:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees. 
• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.  

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

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