Employment

Director and/or designated Professional Staff (PS).

Assists in the preparation of various evaluation studies including project, sector, and country level operations; ADB’s policies and strategies and related operations: and special evaluation study on selected themes. Performs economic and financial evaluation of projects/programs being post-evaluated by preparing EIRR/FIRR/cost-benefit/cost effectiveness analyses. Participates in reviewing and commenting on draft operational papers such as the RRPs, and TA papers and other ADB documents and reports and validation of project completion and country partnership strategy completion reports.

Report Preparation
Assists in the preparation of Evaluation Approach Papers, and evaluation report preparation, by participating in operations evaluation missions, collecting and analyzing data, drafting designated sections and appendixes, identifying consultants and assisting in their recruitment and management, reviewing consultants’ reports, incorporating comments from department/offices and executing agencies, and proofreading of the reports.

Statistical and Database Management
Assists in the maintenance and update of the Evaluation Information System to ensure accuracy and availability of data and other related information at all times, and in the generation of reports required by OED and other departments from the system.

Assists in developing and maintaining other data bases required for special studies, synthesis reports and impact studies.

Evaluation Knowledge Dissemination
Prepares landing pages, learning curves and synthesis reports based on approved evaluation reports for knowledge dissemination and for the preparation of Annual Evaluation Report.

Others
Assists in preparing logistics of workshops, seminars, conferences, regional technical assistance, and providing secretariat/rapporteur assistance in interdepartmental meetings, seminars, and conferences.

Assists in the processing and implementation of regional TA projects for selected evaluation studies.

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 degree in Economics, Finance, or related field/s; preferably with Master's degree in any of these fields

Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level

At least 5 years experience in research-related activities

Good command of oral and written English language

Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets, and graphic software

Comprehensive understanding of multilateral organizations' operations

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. ADB's Headquarters in Manila generally recruits its national officers locally from the Philippines. 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 ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-NO08-002(2)-OED2 and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address LS-jobs@adb.org no later than 18 January 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. 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.