JOB DESCRIPTION

Your Role

As a Senior Project Officer, you will provide technical and operational support in project and TA administration, processing, and implementation in the public sector management and governance sector, provide sector analyses for Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), country programming mission (CPM) and country portfolio review mission (CPRM), and policy analyses and dialogues. You are expected to take the assigned accountabilities to the position and demonstrate substantial and diverse experience, capability to undertake a variety of assignments, and to generally work under minimal supervision.

You will:

Contribute to sector work in the field by independently conducting sector research, updating information on the public sector management and governance sector (PSMG), analyzing technical, institutional or economic issues; and prepare analytical reports on the subjects.
Be a sector focal point for SD3-PSMG and maintain close relationships with relevant government agencies and ADB Headquarters staff.
Participate in the loan processing missions of projects and provide written inputs in sector information and analyses; follow up issues for fact-finding, negotiation and Board presentation; provide support for carrying out policy dialogue with the government on policy matters and institutional issues.
Where assigned to assume the lead role in the processing and administration of specific loans and technical assistance (TAs), engage with RM and HQ offices of ADB, Government agencies, development partners, private sector partners, and other partners to facilitate the successful formulation and processing of loan and TA projects.
Provide comments on draft bidding documents and Bid Evaluation Reports and social safeguard documents to ensure compliance with ADB policies and contributes to policy dialogue with government officials in the context of project and TAs processing and administration.
Undertake comprehensive project review missions independently, prepare the necessary aide memoires and back to office reports and take follow up action.
Prepare and update forecasts of contract awards and disbursements, identifying factors responsible for shortfalls and expediting achievement of target levels.
Engage with RM and HQ offices of ADB, government agencies, development partners, private sector partners, and other partners to facilitate the successful implementation and monitoring of loan and TA projects in the public sector management and governance sector.
Participate in Country Portfolio Review Missions and monitor the performance of the portfolio of ADB projects in the PSMG and related sub-sectors, including preparing the related pre- and post-mission documentation.
Independently prepare Project Completion Reports (PCRs) / TA Completion Reports (TCRs) as and when assigned.
Provide guidance to junior officers to facilitate work planning, work execution and quality control.
Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned as reflected in the your workplan.
Qualifications

You will need:

Bachelor’s degree in economics or relevant fields, preferably with Master’s Degree or equivalent.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
Experience of different stages of the project cycle (project planning /feasibility analysis / detailed design / project implementation / construction supervision /contract management) is desirable
Proficiency in English report writing and communication
Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB.
Proficiency to mentor junior team members to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review
Proficiency to liaise and work effectively with government officials within own work location
Proficiency to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL6.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Paid leave (including parental)
Medical and health benefits
Life and other insurance plans
Staff development
Retirement plan
Housing and education allowance (if applicable)

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements