Project Implementation Officer - ADB Vacancy in its Pacific Subregional Office in Suva

Title:	Project Implementation Officer
Department/Division:	Pacific Subregional Office in Suva (SPSO)

1. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Regional Director, Pacific Subregional Office (SPSO)

2. JOB PURPOSE:

The position will be responsible for the administration and supervision of ADB funded loan and technical assistance projects, in portfolio management, in sector work, and other general sector activities in countries covered by SPSO (Cook Islands, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu).

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

Provides support and guidance on ADB-financed projects under implementation in the Pacific region.
Monitors projects and reports on portfolio performance.

Liaises with and trains counterparts in the executing agencies on project implementation and administration matters.

Coordinates with governments regarding project operations.

Ensures compliance with ADB’s procurement and disbursement policies and procedures.

Participates in selected technical assistance and loan processing missions of other ADB staff.

Assists in managing regional projects assigned to SPSO.

Supervises administrative staff involved in project administration.

4. CORE COMPETENCIES:

      Technical Knowledge and Skills
           - Able to help and advise others based on their specialist area of knowledge and skill
           - Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex work
           - Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems

       Client Orientation
           - Works to meet the needs of clients according to ADB policy
           - Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
           - Works with clients to find ways to meet changing needs

       Achieving Results
           - Finds ways to reduce time and cost of completing work
           - Monitors work and progress and makes improvements
           - Works with others to overcome problems and find alternative ways to complete work when necessary

       Working Together
           - Provides practical support and encouragement for team members
           - Encourages all team members to work together
           - Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through

       Learning and Knowledge Sharing
           - Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them
           - Continuously finds new solutions to problems
           - Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise

5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS

a. Supervisor

Regional Director and/or designated PS

Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development

b. Internal Clients
SPSO PS and local staff concerned
Assistance in country and sector work and project administration including undertaking missions, follow-up actions, report preparation, knowledge/information management and sharing information dissemination to SPSO local staff as needed.

c. External Clients

Counterparts in private sector organizations
Government agencies
Civil society

Coordinates with and assists in ADB-SPSO counterparts and contacts in various government, civil society and private sector organizations
Provides guidance to implementing Executing Agencies on ADB guidelines, e.g. on procurement, recruitment of consultants, preparation of tender documents, etc. and helps resolve problems/issues; provides guidance and assistance to consultants; information dissemination, etc.

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably in engineering, economics, business administration, finance or accounting; master’s degree would be an advantage.

7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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

At least 5 years experience in project processing, administration, post evaluation, or country programming, preferably with an international organization.

Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Experience working with community-based organizations and involvement in public relations and information dissemination would be an advantage.

Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills and ability to work independently.

Computer skills, especially in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Familiarity with Pacific culture and institutions would be an advantage.

8. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

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 for which applications from nationals and residents of ADB member countries in the Pacific region, such as Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Nauru, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu are solicited. The position is for a three-year fixed term appointment. ADB offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the Pacific Subregional Office in Suva (SPSO), 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-NO-08-003-SPSO and job title and submit their curriculum vitae not later than 31 May 2008 to:

Regional Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK - PACIFIC SUBREGIONAL OFFICE IN SUVA (SPSO)
Level 5, Ra Marama Building
91 Gordon Street, Suva, Fiji Islands
Fax: +679 331-8074
E-mail: adbspso@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.