Senior Procurement Market Outreach and Analysis Expert

Market Outreach Senior Procurement Expert – research and analysis of relevant supplier/contractor market presence, interest, capability and capacity for implementation of projects with infrastructure, policy, and capacity building elements in developing countries; designing, conducting, and analyzing industry/sector landscape assessments; designing, planning, organizing, and conducting market outreach campaigns and events; identifying and maintaining contact/communication with key actors (e.g., trade associations) for relevant industries; advising on procurement strategies based on market intelligence/market analysis; designing/advising on communications strategies to support and amplify outreach.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree in a discipline relevant to the individual's technical role (e.g.,Procurement, Engineering, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Project Management, International Development, ICT, or other field directly related to the Key position's responsibilities).

Minimum Experience

• At least 10 years of progressive, role‑relevant professional experience in the technical area corresponding to the assigned Key position.
• Demonstrated experience working on or supporting international donor‑funded projects, including responsibility for technical implementation, advisory support, reporting, policy, or oversight.
• Experience providing technical leadership or supervision, including mentoring, capacity building, or oversight of government counterparts, consultants, or contractors.
• Evidence of hands‑on experience contributing to or leading technical deliverables, such as assessments, analyses, training materials, operational documents, procurement packages, or other outputs aligned with the assigned Key function.
• Experience working in or supporting activities in developing country environments, preferably with multiple overseas assignments.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in French preferred when relevant to the assignment.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally for project implementation.
• Experience with U.S. Government FAR‑based procurement may be considered supplementary but does not substitute for required international donor‑funded experience.

Desired / Role‑Relevant Training and Experience

Training and/or certifications consistent with the assigned Key role (e.g., procurement training, FIDIC, sector‑specific credentials, IT/ICT certifications, infrastructure‑related training, market outreach experience, or other technical specializations).

EEO Statement

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