Employment

To provide necessary support in administrative, statistical, and accounting aspects of portfolio management and country programming.

Assists in project administration and portfolio management including following up on outstanding actions with executing agencies (EA) to expedite procurements.

Assists EAs in following ADB’s procurement and consultant recruitment procedures, reviewing procurement documents submitted by EAs, monitoring contract awards and disbursement performances and taking follow-up action to ensure that all targets are met. Assists in updating Project Performance Reports (PPR) and Technical Assistance Performance Reports (TPRs) for assigned projects.

Supports the work of the country programming by providing necessary data and coordinating with the Headquarters, the Government and development partners.

Ensures that all project files are properly maintained and updated.

Updates various reports and translates letters/reports into Russian/English.

Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Bachelor’s degree

Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.

At least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Good command of written and spoken English.

Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics software used in ADB.

Good understanding of the role and function of the office and a good general understanding of the organization’s purpose.

Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds; good interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to work with minimum supervision, and maintain composure under pressure.

Familiarity with local languages and institutions.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can perform the job independently
- Recognizes and corrects things that are wrong
- Can answer all routine queries and questions

Client Orientation
- Sees colleagues and other departments as clients as well as external contacts
- Speaks and acts with respect towards clients
- Makes changes to help clients when their needs change

Achieving Results
- Manages time to ensure work is completed to deadlines and targets
- Prioritizes to ensure important deadlines are met
- Manages obstacles to getting work done

Working Together
- Regularly assists others in their work
- Has supportive and cooperative relationships with other colleagues in the team
- Complements the work of other team members

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new things and keeps knowledge and skills up to date
- Volunteers for training and development
- Explains new methods of work to colleagues and voluntarily shares useful information

Designated Professional Staff (PS) and/or National Officer (NO).

The Asian Development Bank’s vision is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. The advertised position is a local staff position with a local remuneration package. It is open only to persons who are nationals and residents of Tajikistan. While the position advertised is for Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

Interested applicants should quote Ref. No. EXT-AS-08-001-TJRM and job title and submit their curriculum vitae not later than 22 October 2008 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK - TAJIKISTAN RESIDENT MISSION (TJRM)
107-5 Nozim Khikmat Street
Dushanbe, 734001, Tajikistan
Fax: +992 372 244900
E-mail: adbtjrm@adb.org

An electronic application form is available at www.adb.org/Employment/appform.asp.

Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value and women are actively encouraged to apply.

Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications.

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.