Employment

Designated Professional Staff (PS)

To undertake the preparation and organization of forums and networking activities for the sharing of knowledge and development experiences between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other developing member countries (DMCs), and among PRC’s development research partners and stakeholders from different provinces; to support the Country Director in carrying out a wide range of activities related to knowledge-sharing and networking, in support of policy dialogue, country programming, and disseminating the results of ADB-supported Technical Assistance (TA) and lending activities.

Knowledge-sharing and Networking
Plans and organizes country-level and regional knowledge forums in consultation with relevant Government agencies and partner organizations.

Organizes country workshops to disseminate international best practices and promote knowledge-sharing among development stakeholders from different provinces, including outcomes and recommendations from loan and TA projects and knowledge products and services (KPS).

Networks with development research institutes to promote research cooperation and enhance ADB’s knowledge services functions.

Supports knowledge forums and capacity building activities under ADB’s major subregional regional cooperation initiatives, and disseminates KPS sponsored under the regional cooperation programs.

Acts as a PRC Resident Mission (PRCM) focal person for ADB Institute’s knowledge and capacity building activities.

Country Programming
Prepares/issues papers and country information to support policy dialogue and country programming activities.

Acts as a focal point for reviewing concept papers and supporting programming of KPS and TA funded by various sources including the PRC Poverty Reduction and Regional Cooperation Fund.

Project/TA Processing and Implementation
Processes and implements assigned TAs in consultation with executing agencies and relevant departments in ADB.

Undertakes TA review missions, organizes TA workshops, and disseminates TA outcomes.

Participates in selected project fact-finding and appraisal missions.

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

Bachelor's degree in economics, preferably at post-graduate level.

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

At least 5 years relevant professional experience related to the planning and implementation of economic development projects and programs.

Strong conceptual and analytical skill to identify issues and appropriate actions at the field office level, and experiences in policy research and coordination of conferences and workshops.

Demonstrated experience in liaison with government officials, technical specialists, and staff from international development institutions.

Experience with multilateral development institutions an advantage.

Effective report writing and English communication skills.

Proficiency in computers, especially word processing, spreadsheets, and email.

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 the People’s Republic of China. While the position advertised is for the People’s Republic of China Resident Mission (PRCM), 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-08-006-PRCM and job title and submit their curriculum vitae not later than 16 July 2008 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK - PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA RESIDENT MISSION (PRCM)
7th Floor, Block D Beijing Merchants International Financial Center
156 Fuxingmennei Avenue, Xicheng District
Beijing 100031, PRC
Fax: +86 10 6642 6606
E-mail: prcm-hr@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.