About the opportunity
The World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Region Procurement Team provides operational procurement support and leads policy dialogue to transform national procurement systems across 30 countries. Based in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, the Procurement Specialist (Extended Term Consultant) operates under the guidance of the practice manager and hub coordinator. Key duties include assisting client countries in achieving value for money, evaluating procurement markets, reviewing procurement documents and strategies, performing risk assessments, and delivering specialized training.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive remuneration as an Extended Term Consultant with the World Bank Group
- Opportunity to influence high-level public procurement systems and policy dialogue across Europe and Central Asia
- Professional collaboration within a global multilateral development institution
Who can apply?
- Professional background in public procurement, fiduciary management, or related technical disciplines
- Demonstrated ability to review complex procurement documents, including procurement strategies, bidding documents, and evaluation reports
- Experience conducting procurement risk assessments and using analytical market tools
- Proven capacity to build relationships and engage in policy dialogue with senior government officials at the ministerial level and international partners
- Skills in creating and executing procurement training modules and mentoring institutional stakeholders
Required documents
- Complete online application submitted through the World Bank Group career portal
- Up-to-date professional curriculum vitae (CV) and employment history
When to apply
- Job posted on October 14, 2026
- Application closing deadline is October 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM UTC
How to apply
- Navigate to the World Bank Group recruitment portal for requisition req38646
- Register or sign in to your candidate account
- Complete candidate profile information, upload your resume/CV, and submit the application before the closing time on October 28, 2026
Additional information
- The position is based in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, with regular interactions across ECA regional offices and Washington, D.C. headquarters
- The ECA regional portfolio encompasses 245 active projects with commitments totaling approximately US$52 billion
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Mid- to senior-level procurement professionals with hands-on experience in public sector procurement regulations and fiduciary oversight
- Practitioners experienced in high-level policy engagement and capacity-building alongside government ministries and development agencies
- Specialists familiar with the operational realities and developmental context of Central Asia and the broader ECA region
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is an Extended Term Consultant role, which represents contractual employment rather than an open-ended staff appointment
- Duty station is in Bishkek and involves frequent interactions with ministerial counterparts and international stakeholders under tight project deadlines
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This consultancy is suited for procurement experts looking to leverage their technical and fiduciary expertise within a premier multilateral development bank. It offers meaningful operational experience guiding national procurement reforms, assessing fiduciary risks, and advising client governments on large-scale infrastructure and development portfolios.
Our take
Strong candidates include procurement specialists with proven fiduciary analytical skills and a desire to work in international development in Bishkek. It is less suitable for individuals seeking permanent corporate procurement positions or roles outside Central Asia.
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