Procurement Specialist

Job Vacancy | Monday, February 9, 2026

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  • Reference Number 260033 Position Grade TI1 Department Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department Division Procurement Division Location Parent Location Date Posted Monday, February 9, 2026 Closing Date Monday, February 23, 2026 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 of Procurement Specialist is assigned to the Procurement Division (PFP) within the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD). You will be based at the ADB Resident Mission Office in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

    You will report to Director, PFP and oversee national team members.

    Your Role

    As a Procurement Specialist, you will complete a variety of tasks, covering all or a combination of the following responsibilities: (i) Undertake or help complete country procurement diagnostic assessments and assist governments in the design and implementation of activities to strengthen their country systems; (ii) conduct project procurement due diligence, and help develop procurement strategies and project implementation arrangements that are fit-for-purpose and will deliver value-for-money outcomes; (iii) advise on contract management issues in the procurement of goods, works and services, including those using the FIDIC (Federation Internationale des Ingenieurs-Conseil) suite of contracts; and (iv) develop knowledge products on procurement, participate in business outreach, and deliver training on procurement.

    You will:

    • Perform country, sector and project level procurement risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans to address identified risks.
    • Support borrowers in developing procurement strategies for investment projects.
    • Review borrowers' procurement activities under ADB loans and grants, providing technical advice to ensure compliance with ADB's procedures.
    • Advise on the application of the FIDIC suite of contracts and review bidding documents incorporating such contract forms. Review other contract types.
    • Lead on procurement design and implementation during processing, administration and evaluation of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects.
    • Process and administer TA projects associated with procurement.
    • Help develop procurement policy, directives, and related guidance.
    • Contribute to the digital transformation of ADB's internal procurement systems and support member governments to assess, develop, and deploy their e-procurement systems.
    • Deliver training to ADB and government staff on procurement to develop their procurement skills and increase their knowledge of ADB procedures.
    • Provide leadership and support to reporting staff, overseeing their performance, providing clear direction and assisting in their development.

      Qualifications

      You will need:

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