Regional Procurement Practice Manager, LAC

The World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

The World Bank Group is seeking a Practice Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean region, based in Washington, DC. You will lead procurement strategies across complex public sector programs, manage people and knowledge, and ensure alignment with global procurement practices.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required; additional languages are a plus. You will collaborate across technical, geographic, and institutional boundaries, guiding procurement reforms, digital tools adoption, and

Qualifications

• Advanced degree as listed above.
• At least 12 years of relevant professional experience.
• Deep technical expertise in procurement, including operational procurement across large-scale activities; fiduciary skills; e-GP and technology applications; data analytics; and procurement reform.
• Fluency in English and Spanish; French and/or Portuguese desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement systems and fiduciary functions across the region’s Country Management Units and advise regional management on procurement issues.
• Ensure consistent application of the Procurement Policy Framework and support reform.
• Identify and deploy knowledge to solve client problems and foster innovation in public procurement.
• Shape and lead talent strategy, workforce planning, development, and deployment of staff.
• Provide leadership in implementing the Procurement Change Program and drive adoption of modern procurement approaches.
• Foster a learning culture and drive data-driven performance improvement.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Education

Master’s or PhD in economics/finance/public finance/financial economics/engineering/management/law

Job description

The World Bank Group is seeking a Practice Manager for the Latin America and Caribbean region, based in Washington, DC. You will lead procurement strategies across complex public sector programs, manage people and knowledge, and ensure alignment with global procurement practices.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required; additional languages are a plus. You will collaborate across technical, geographic, and institutional boundaries, guiding procurement reforms, digital tools adoption, and