Employment

Country Director and/or designated Professional Staff (PS)

To provide in-depth technical expertise and operational support, or to lead, if appropriate, in project and Technical Assistance (TA) processing and implementation in the assigned sectors. At this level, the incumbent is expected to take the assigned accountabilities as appropriate to the position, and should be able to demonstrate thorough, substantial and diverse experience, ability to undertake a variety of assignments, and to generally work with minimal supervision.

Sector Work
Contributes to sector work preferably including areas of rural development, water resources and environmental management, acts as the sector focal point for assigned sectors and maintains close relationships with relevant Government agencies, other development partners and Headquarters staff.

Project Preparation and Appraisal
Develops a thorough understanding of ADB policies related to project processing. Participates in the Country Programming Mission. Participates in the fact-finding and appraisal missions of projects and provides written inputs to: provide sector information as required; follow up issues for fact-finding, appraisal, negotiation and Board presentation; and provide support for carrying out policy dialogue with the government on policy matters and institutional issues.

Project Administration
Develops a thorough understanding of ADB policies related to project administration, including consultant recruitment and procurement. Administers implementation of assigned projects by monitoring its progress, actively identifying issues and taking action to address them; following up on contract awards and disbursement performance related to projects delegated to the Resident Mission; and providing advice to executing agencies (EAs) on ADB guidelines on procurement, recruitment of consultants, preparation of tender documents, etc. and helps to resolve problems. This includes providing comments on draft bidding documents and Bid Evaluation Reports to ensure compliance with ADB policies. Explains ADB's Anti-Corruption Policy to executing agencies and assists in ensuring the ADB projects are implemented with a sufficient degree of oversight and transparency to deter fraudulent or corrupt acts.

Country Portfolio Review
Participates in Country Portfolio Review and monitors overall performance of the portfolio of ADB projects in the specific sector and related subsectors, including preparing the related pre- and post-mission documentation. Undertakes assigned special portfolio management activities (e.g. procurement reviews; sector reviews).

Technical Assistance
Develops a thorough understanding of ADB policies related to TA processing and administration. Processes assigned TAs, including writing the TA paper. Administers the implementation of assigned TAs by: undertaking consultant recruitment and supervision; monitoring progress, providing guidance to the consultants, providing written comments on consultant work and reports; and liaising with the executing agency and representing the ADB in tripartite discussions with the government.

Project Completion Reports (PCRs)/Technical Assistance Completion Reports (TCRs)
Oversees preparation of PCRs and independently prepares TCRs as and when assigned.

Regional Cooperation, Policy Dialogue and Information Dissemination
Contributes to regional cooperation in the context of design, preparation and implementation of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) and other regional programs, policy dialogue with government officials in the context of project and TAs processing and administration. Actively disseminates information on ADB activities to development stakeholders and the public. Talks with local media in assigned sectors.

Mentorship
Provides guidance to junior officers to facilitate work planning, work execution and quality control.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can give help and advice to others based on their specialist area of knowledge and skills
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex work
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems

Client Orientation
- Works to meet needs of clients according to ADB policy
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Adapts own style to suit client preferences

Achieving Results
- Find 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 team members to work together and benefit from diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- 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

Advanced degree in a relevant field

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

Minimum 9 years of experience in project related work, multiple sector work, administrative systems and procedures.

Personnel management and budget skills.

Sound knowledge of government procurement procedures and the administrative, political, development issues specific to the individual countries.

Effective report writing and communication skills in English and national language.

Proficiency in word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheet analysis and information technology.

Familiarity with local 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 Uzbekistan. While the position advertised is for Uzbekistan Resident Mission (URM), 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-08-004-URM and job title and submit their curriculum vitae not later than 30 July 2008 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK - UZBEKISTAN RESIDENT MISSION (URM)
1 A. Khodjaev St.
Tashkent 100027
Fax: +998 71 140 1976
E-mail: adburm@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.