Employment

Designated Professional Staff (PS)

To assist the Uzbekistan Resident Mission (URM) management in coordinating and arranging media-related events and other external relations activities; monitoring and reporting on social, economic, and political developments relevant to ADB operations in Uzbekistan and the Central Asia region; handling and disseminating URM’s knowledge resources; handling external information requests in line with the Public Communications Policy; and coordinating URM’s inputs on the external relations work plan and budget.

External Relations
Coordinates URM’s external relations activities and dissemination of ADB’s operational achievements in host country; liaises with nongovernment organizations (NGOs); and builds and maintains relationships for URM with media, host government departments, partners, clients, and other related organizations.

Arranges press conferences, media interviews, and reception by the URM; prepares and translates the necessary background materials for the URM management; and interprets for such meetings and gatherings. Assists in preparing media materials for URM management on ADB operations for publication and broadcast. Coordinates with ADB HQ units on behalf of URM management on issuing publications and media releases.

Handles queries from media, civil society, and other organizations on ADB and ADB-supported projects and provides relevant information as requested, in consultation with URM management. Responds as the primary contact person to public inquiries, by fax, telephone, e-mail and in person.

Monitors media coverage on ADB and updates Country Director on developments in the media in relation to ADB-assisted projects; and maintains a database of media contacts in Uzbekistan.

Knowledge Management
Monitors social, economic, and political developments and current events both at and outside the host country that may have potential relevance to ADB operations in the country and the Central Asian Region through local and international media and other sources in Government, private sector, and the research and academic community.

Prepares the URM quarterly newsletter in close consultation with URM management, including choice of topics, layout, and photos, editing, and liaising with ADB Headquarters units.

Maintains the URM’s library and information resources, promotes and manages the use of URM’s info kiosk, and maintains the URM’s page on ADB website, including preparation of materials for updating the contents of the page, and liaising with Department of External Relations on its uploading.

Translation/Interpretation
Translates necessary daily correspondences, short documentation (up to 2-3 pages) and other work that might need to be translated on an urgent basis from local language to English and from English to local language to facilitate URM to undertake its professional work.

Assists in updating bilingual information on the home page.

Coordinates and proofreads the out-sourced translation.

Interprets for URM seminars, meetings, interviews, etc, upon requests by Country Director.

Others
Communicates effectively with the URM's portfolio team on a regular basis to ensure proper public information and knowledge management regarding URM's project implementation and portfolio management.

Performs/assists in other related duties as determined by Country Director.

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 in english, journalism, communications, media relations, public affairs or related fields; economic qualifications would be an advantage

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

At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in communications and/or media relations; experience with an international organization would be an advantage.

Sound understanding of social, economic, and political issues in the host country.

Good computer skills and ability to search the Internet.

Proven ability and experience in establishing and maintaining productive contacts with appropriate government officials, donors, executing agencies, NGOs, and private sector; Ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Sound understanding of ADB's operations in host country; proactively monitoring 'high profile' projects and reporting significant events to Country Director.

Familiarity with desktop publishing software in addition to Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to manage priorities and workload within general schedule of work.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Good team working, interpersonal, and communications skills.

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 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-AS-08-005-URM and job title and submit their curriculum vitae not later than 29 July 2008 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK - UZBEKISTAN RESIDENT MISSION (URM)
1 A, Khodjaev Street
Tashkent 100027
Republic of Uzbekistan
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.