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The Assistant Analyst, PODD Banking is responsible for supporting procurement activities. The Assistant Analyst will contribute to the development and implementation of procurement processes that generate cost and operationally effective contracts for the consultancy services required by the Client Services Group Departments.
Job Responsibility:
Provide operational support to a schedule of procurement projects that represent best practice procurement, respond to operational needs and comply with the Bank’s Policy, Directive and Procedures
Draft, using pre-established templates consultancy contracts, extensions and amendments
and resolve pre- and post-contracting issues arising from project implementation
Prepare call-off notices following competitive procurement and directly awarded contracts exempt from competitive selections (exception under applicable Policy, Directive, and Procedures)
Review changes to standard contract terms and conditions proposed by consultants to facilitate contract signing and decision making by PODD Management
Analyse and input into identifying areas of expenditure where there are opportunities to maximise cost and operational efficiencies
Maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal stakeholders and where relevant participate in project teams established to manage specific procurement projects
Contribute to contractual negotiations and communication with Suppliers. Contribute to the development of enhancements to PODD processes and strategies in support of the growth and continuous improvement of the PODD
Collate and review market data and make recommendations in relation to specific procurement projects
Assist in the drafting of operational guidelines, tools and training materials for user departments in relation to Bank policy, processes, procedures and systems advocating compliant solutions and best practice across the organization
Requirements:
Working knowledge of EBRD and/or other MDBs’ procurement policies, rules and procedures for the selection of consultants and ability to understand and interpret such documentation
Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial contracts
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise
Skilled in organising, scheduling, planning and co-ordinating own work with a degree of initiative and judgement, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and set priorities, with a good sense of time management and the ability to re-organise workload when faced with changing priorities
Numeric and Concern for Accuracy – proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered is essential
Results Orientation – self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities
Communication Skills – ability to communicate at all levels, both in written and verbal formats. Proven report writing and drafting skills as well as a pleasant and efficient telephone manner
Interpersonal Skills – able to understand, respect and respond appropriately, using tact, patience and diplomacy, to the behaviour, concerns and motives of counterparts (internal client and external suppliers)
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, and instill trust in counterparts
Team Player – committed to supporting the achievements of PODD’s mission and objectives and the willingness to put the goal of the Department before personal goals, and build effective, cooperative relationships with immediate team members to foster an efficient approach based on mutual knowledge sharing
Acting with fiduciary responsibility and integrity
What we offer:
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