Employment

Head, Portfolio Management Unit (PMU)

To provide statistical, analytical and administrative support to the function of portfolio management of loan, grant and technical assistance (TA) projects in Nepal.

Project/TA Implementation
Monitors physical progress in project/TA implementation, for example, by following up on outstanding obligations of executing agencies (EAs) to expedite procurement/contract awards; familiarizing EAs with ADB guidelines and procedures and ensuring their compliance with loan covenants; following up submission of project reports, financial statements, etc.; maintaining related documents, records and files for delegated projects; maintaining computer-based information system for project administration matters.

Statistical Reports
Compiles and updates data on contract awards and loan disbursements for generation of various reports; prepares annual projections of contract awards, commitment and disbursements in standard format and analyzes the actual awards and disbursement against targets/projections to identify shortfalls and their underlying causes.

Disbursements
Assists in processing disbursements for delegated and non-delegated projects by following up with EAs on timely submission of withdrawal applications, reviewing withdrawal applications for compliance with loan agreement, and preparing/reviewing data input for Procurement Contract Summary Sheet to update the Loan Financial Information System.

Document Review and Correspondence
Contributes to the review of various documents, for example, bid documents, bid evaluations, and contract awards; assists as required in drafting various papers, for example, back-to-office reports, project completion reports, routine faxes and letters on project implementation matters, etc.

Others
Assist with and participate in the Country Portfolio Review Mission (CPRM), including preparation of the CPRM background paper, arrange the mission logistics, and undertaking periodic status reviews and updating the CPRM action plan, and carry out other related functions as may be required.

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

Bachelor's degree preferably in Economics and Management

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience; related experience in international agencies will be preferred.
• Good writing and speaking skills in English are essential.
• Proven ability to undertake background research and analysis of difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data, and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
• Good analytical thinking with ability to make simple causal links (A causes B), pro-and-con lists and analyses to reach a decision; set priorities for tasks in order of importance.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive contacts with appropriate officials of host government, donor agencies and executing agencies; good inter-personal and communication skills are desirable.
• Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds.
• Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics software used in ADB.
• Familiarity with local languages and institutions.

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 Nepal. The position is for a 3-year fixed term appointment. ADB offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the Nepal Resident Mission (NRM), 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-08-003-NRM and job title and submit their curriculum vitae not later than 14 July 2008 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK - NEPAL RESIDENT MISSION (NRM)
Srikunj, Kamaldi, Ward No. 31
P.O. Box 5017, Kathmandu, Nepal
Fax: +977 1 422 5063
E-mail: adbnrm@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.