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WALID DHOUIBI
Cairo,C
Summary
Dynamic procurement professional with over 20 years of experience in procurement management, fiduciary oversight, policy dialogue, and capacity building. Adept at leading complex procurement operations and driving reforms across diverse countries, including North and Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Central Asia. Skilled in strengthening procurement systems, fostering transparency, and aligning procurement practices with international standards. Proficient in leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships to achieve development and institutional goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Procurement Specialist
The World Bank
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders and suppliers, improving collaboration throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Negotiated long-term agreements with major suppliers that resulted in significant cost reductions over time without compromising quality or service levels.
- Enhanced supplier relationships by implementing strategic sourcing initiatives and effective negotiation tactics.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing training and mentorship to junior procurement specialists on best practices and industry trends.
Senior Procurement Specialist
THE WORLD BANK GROUP
10.2018 - 06.2024
- Delivered procurement services in Morocco, ensuring appropriate fiduciary and quality controls and consistent application and interpretation of policy in making procurement decisions
- Lead and advised clients and colleagues in handling complex procurement tasks and issues, which frequently cut across sectors and/or work unit
- Lead and co-lead country procurement dialogue to enhance transparency and accountability in public procurement and lower barriers to entry of MSMEs in public procurement
- Results included three lending operations with public procurement reform components
- Contributed to the assessment of procurement system
- Monitord the reform initiatives
- Conduct the review of procurement aspects of Bank documents, including Project Appraisal Documents, Legal Agreements, Quality Enhancement Review Documents, and Board Papers that require procurement input
- Lead the assessment of the Moroccan electronic Government Procurement System (eGP)
Executive Program-Harvard Business Analytics Program
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL (HBS)
10.2021 - 03.2023
Advisor to the President of HAICOP
THE TUNISIAN HIGH AUTHROITY FOR PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (HAICOP)
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Advised on promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement
- Co-lead the implementation of an African Development Bank-funded project on 'Enhancing governance and economic growth in Tunisia: promoting transparency and integrity in public procurement'
- Served as a counterpart to the World Bank and the African Development Bank
International Procurement Consultant
THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (IFAD)
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Assessed country procurement systems to understand their overall strengths and maturity, wrote reports with recommendations and findings
- Designed and delivered procurement training programs
- Reviewed procurement actions and procedures to determine compliance with IFAD procurement guidelines
- Advised Project Management Units
- Carried out procurement post reviews
Senior Procurement Officer
THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AfDB)
09.2015 - 08.2016
- Prepared lending and non-lending activities related to reports and reviewed and provided comments
- Prepared Country Strategy Papers
- Advised borrowers to reform their national procurement procedures
- Prepared procurement related sections of documents for operations with complex procurement components
- Developed the capacity of executing agencies in the area of procurement
- Reviewed high-value procurement-related documents requiring the Bank's no objection
- Maintained a system to monitor the compliance with the Bank's procurement rules and procedures
- Facilitated workshops and training seminars for Borrowers and Bank staff
- Lead policy dialogue with counterparts
Procurement Specialist
THE WORLD BANK GROUP
03.2010 - 08.2015
- Conducted prior review of procurement transactions in all sectors to assess the performance of the Bank's fiduciary and service functions
- Ensure completeness of procurement documents submitted by the Borrower for Bank review
- Employed appropriate methodologies for handling simple and complex procurement tasks
- Reviewed draft procurement plans prepared by the Borrower and advised the Borrower on the finalization of the procurement plans, design of packages, and cost estimates
- Provided operational advice to clients and Bank staff on concepts, policies, and procedures for international and local procurement
- Assessed country procurement systems, including preparing background analysis, collaborating in reviewing public procurement legislation and practices, and collected data
- Negotiated and resolved difficult procurement issues with Borrower agencies and handled questions/complaints from senior officials and contractors in bidding and award issues
Africa Stockpiles Program Coordinator
THE TUNISIAN AGENCY FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (ANGed)
08.2005 - 03.2010
- Mobilized all government inputs as and when required for all components
- Prepared all workplans for each program component and associated tasks
- Prepared and updated procurement pans, terms of reference, and bidding documents in compliance with national guidelines
- Supervised, monitored, and evaluated the performance of the project unit's members
Environmental Engineer
THE TUNISIAN AGENCY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (ANPE)
07.2002 - 08.2005
- Lead the design of the 'Africa Stockpiles Program for Tunisia'
- Contributed to the design of several Solid Waste Management Plans and Policies (petroleum wastes, used oils, used batteries, used tires, used filters, chemical and hazardous wastes)
- Served as member of various national steering and technical committees
Projects' Engineer
POULINA GROUP HOLDING
09.2001 - 07.2002
- Contributed to the design and implementation of production and quality management dashboards and monitoring indicators for the Group subsidiaries
- Contributed to the design and implementation of support quality and production management systems for the Group subsidiaries
- Carried out feasibility studies and business plans for the Group subsidiaries
Education
Executive Program - Harvard Business Analytics Program
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL (HBS)
Boston, USA 10.2021 - 03.2023
Post-graduate studies - Industrial Engineering
NATIONAL ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF TUNIS (ENIT)
Tunis, Tunisia 09.2000 - 08.2001
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
NATIONAL ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF TUNIS (ENIT)
Tunis, Tunisia 09.1998 - 07.2001
Preparatory Cycles - Engineering Studies
PREPARATORY INSTITUTE FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES
Nabeul, Tunisia 09.1996 - 07.1998
Skills
Data Analytics
RStudio
Windows
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Lotus Notes
E-procurement systems
Supplier relationship management
Procurement process improvement
Supply chain optimization
Global procurement
Spend analysis
Budget planning and control
Purchasing strategy development
Team collaboration
Knowledgeable in [software]
Effective communication
Active listening
Reliability
Professional demeanor
Task prioritization
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Operations management
Multitasking Abilities
Organization skills
Excellent communication
Writing and verbal communication
Self motivation
Time management abilities
Adaptability and flexibility
Distinctions
Arabic, French, English, Group of Tunisian Engineers, Data Analytics, RStudio, Fully proficient in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus Notes, Stockpiles of Obsolete Pesticides: Threats to Ecosystems and Biodiversity, W. Dhouibi, « ASP partnership from the Tunisian perspective », ASP Newsletter 'January 2008 page 2; Sep 30, 2005, W. Dhouibi, « the Africa Stockpiles Program in Tunisia », Newsletter 'Pesticides and Alternatives' of the PAN-Africa N26- 3rd trimester 2005 pages 151-159; Jul 20, 2001, W. Dhouibi, « Mise en place d'un système d'aide à la décision stratégique en énergie : cas de la Tunisie Horizon 2020 », Final Year Project presented at ENIT, Tunisia; July 2001
Awards
2022/2021/2020/2015/2014/2013/2011: World Bank/MNA Regional Vice Presidency (VPU) Team Awards
Countryexperience
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Djibouti
- Georgia
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jordan
- Morocco
- Montenegro
- Niger
- Somalia
- Togo
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- USA
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Rotary International
Interests
Timeline
Senior Procurement Specialist
The World Bank
07.2024 - Current
Executive Program-Harvard Business Analytics Program
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL (HBS)
10.2021 - 03.2023
Executive Program - Harvard Business Analytics Program
HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL (HBS)
10.2021 - 03.2023
Senior Procurement Specialist
THE WORLD BANK GROUP
10.2018 - 06.2024
Advisor to the President of HAICOP
THE TUNISIAN HIGH AUTHROITY FOR PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (HAICOP)
02.2018 - 08.2018
International Procurement Consultant
THE INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (IFAD)
10.2016 - 08.2018
Senior Procurement Officer
THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (AfDB)
09.2015 - 08.2016
Procurement Specialist
THE WORLD BANK GROUP
03.2010 - 08.2015
Africa Stockpiles Program Coordinator
THE TUNISIAN AGENCY FOR SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (ANGed)
08.2005 - 03.2010
Environmental Engineer
THE TUNISIAN AGENCY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (ANPE)
07.2002 - 08.2005
Projects' Engineer
POULINA GROUP HOLDING
09.2001 - 07.2002
Post-graduate studies - Industrial Engineering
NATIONAL ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF TUNIS (ENIT)
09.2000 - 08.2001
Master of Science - Industrial Engineering
NATIONAL ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF TUNIS (ENIT)
09.1998 - 07.2001
Preparatory Cycles - Engineering Studies
PREPARATORY INSTITUTE FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES
09.1996 - 07.1998
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