Employment

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Strategy and Planning Conduct comprehensive water resources sector analysis for the relevant CWRD countries, particularly as they relate to analyses of development constraints and opportunities, and identification of relevant innovative technologies for water resources development/management. Identify necessary and appropriate water sector interventions, including investments, policy and institutional reforms, and capacity building, for consideration by ADB, in accordance with the relevant sector strategies and road map, based on close collaboration and consultation with the governments, civil societies and other key stakeholders, and reflecting the best technical judgment on the components and activities under the proposed interventions to ensure effective and sustainable development results. Contribute in the achievement of the Division’s overall operational goal, including team building. Project development and management Lead or participate in the development, processing and administration of loan and TA projects in the agriculture and natural resources sector, including water resources development, irrigation and drainage, and flood/disaster risk management, responding adequately to the concerns and expectations of the client governments, ADB Management and the Board of Directors, and with adequate attention to due diligence and delivery of development results. Knowledge Sharing Contribute in strengthening and updating the Division’s collective knowledge on the issues and topics related to water resources management and development that are relevant to the CWRD countries. Identify and share relevant lessons, innovations and good practices from own and others, including outside ADB. Participate in sector works around the water resources sector and related issues to keep abreast of latest development and issues. Staff Supervision Provide leadership and support to reporting staff. Manage the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

4. CORE COMPETENCIES: Technical Knowledge and Skills Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to the water resources sector Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in the water resources sector Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policy and in project design Client Orientation Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs in DMCs (e.g. government agencies, private sector parties, NGOs) Able to work effectively with clients Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements Achieving Results Ensures own work contributes to achieving organizational results Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target Prioritizes own and others’ work to achieve key results areas Working Together Develops the team skills of team members Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture, nationality, and gender Facilitates conflict resolution within the team Learning and Knowledge Sharing Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop Empowers staff to make improvements Encourages the team to learn from each other

5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: a. Supervisor   Director Work planning, performance feedback, results assessments, and personal development b. External Clients     Policy analyses and development, project development, implementation and monitoring, knowledge sharing and capacity development c. Internal Clients     Support for operations coordination, project management, knowledge and information sharing. Team and mission management

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in engineering and/or other relevant fields of expertise; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

7. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in water resources sector Good knowledge of water resources development and management issues, including integrated water resources management, irrigation sector policy reforms, capacity building and institutional strengthening, irrigation/drainage services cost recovery, and/or integrated flood risk management, that are relevant to CWRD countries Strong technical skills and experience in reviewing the engineering designs of water resources (e.g. flood management, water resources development, irrigation and drainage, etc.) and associated rural infrastructure facilities, prepared/proposed by consultants or the government agencies, including cost estimates, implementation arrangements and other relevant technical aspects Ability to synthesize technical, institutional, economic, social, and safeguard outputs into a coherent project design Skills and experience in overseeing implementation of large-scale water resources projects, including procurement and construction supervision Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, including interpersonal skills, necessary to forge consensus among diverse stakeholders over various, and often contentious, development issues International experience working in development in several countries, with varying cultural values and norms. Experience in Central and West Asian countries is an advantage