Procurement Officer
Job Vacancy | Thursday, October 30, 2025
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- Reference Number 250882 Position Grade TL5 Department Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department Division Procurement Division Location Georgia Resident Mission Date Posted Thursday, October 30, 2025 Closing Date Friday, November 7, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position is assigned to the Procurement Division (PFP) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). PPFD's responsibilities include project-related financial management, consultant recruitment, Executing Agency procurement reviews, project implementation, portfolio management and project performance management. Also, our teams are involved in several projects improving ADB's performance concerning procurement planning, project implementation, procurement oversight and capacity development. You will be based at our Georgia Resident Mission in Tbilisi, Georgia (GRM).
You will primarily report to the PFP Procurement Specialist outposted in GRM and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, GRM.
Your Role
As a Procurement Officer, you will work with other members of PPFD, Procurement Sector Teams in Headquarters, and staff at GRM, engaging proactively with Executing and Implementing agencies (EAs/IAs) of the Borrower, engaged consultants, and partners on all procurement-related aspects of the sector portfolio, to facilitate the successful formulation, processing, administration and monitoring of ADB-financed loan, grant, and technical assistance (TA) projects.
You will
Under the supervision of the assigned PFP specialist, you will act in the role of ADB's subject matter expert for procurement in GRM concerning the following non-exhaustive list of tasks and activities:
- Support all executing agencies (EAs) and implementing agencies (IAs) in developing procurement strategies for ADB projects, including capacity assessments of EA/IAs, market analysis, risk assessments, options analysis and all other relevant components of ADB's strategic procurement planning process.
Qualifications
You will need
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, or other related fields, with advanced training. At least 8 years relevant experience in procurement, project management or other related area in infrastructure projects (e.g., transport, energy, water or urban sectors); Demonstrated country/regional procurement experience in transport, energy, water, or urban infrastructure sectors. Familiarity with multilateral development banks (MDB) procurement and consulting services policies and procedures. Experience working in project management, contract management and capacity building with governments or other public sector entities. Experience leading projects, work collaboratively with teams, and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community. Proficiency in expressing ideas in both spoken and written formats in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Relocation (if applicable) Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Georgia.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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