Employment

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Operations Advisory Support Support country and project teams in the review of operations papers, primarily at design stage, and provide advice to strengthen the economic base of country strategy studies and of policy and investment operations, including participation in relevant operational missions. Policy and Analysis and Economic Research Work Participate in the Division’s research and analytical work on Asia’s development challenges, policies and project economic analysis methodologies, particularly for the social sector. Disseminate research outputs through preparing and publishing policy papers, briefs and technical notes. Undertake research on development and poverty issues relevant to the region, particularly in areas of strategic concern to ADB and its DMCs. Contribute to the measurement and analysis of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) indicators. Contribute to the preparation of the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) and the ADO Update. Training Contribute in the development and delivery of learning programs to raise the awareness of economics among ADB staff and application of economic analysis principles and methods. Knowledge Management Assist in organizing statistical data and evaluate their quality and relevance to policy makers. Develop knowledge products (i.e. papers, reports, etc.) for capacity building on economic analysis principles and methods and contribute to their dissemination as a speaker or moderator during presentations, seminars and conferences. Foster collaboration and coordinate economic research, dissemination, networking and capacity building activities with outside researchers, including bilateral and multilateral institutions. Staff Supervision Provide leadership and support to reporting staff. Supervise 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 economic, policy and analysis Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to the application of economic analysis principles and methods Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in conducting economic and policy analysis Client Orientation Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs in DMCs (e.g. government agencies, private sector parties, non-government organizations) Able to work effectively with clients Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements Achieving Results Ensures own work contributes to achieving Divisional 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   Asst. Chief Economist Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Project design, knowledge sharing c. Internal Clients     Technical guidance and advice, research on good practices, knowledge sharing and capacity building

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in Development Economics, Public Economics or other applied economics; 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 development studies and operations, training in economics, research publications, developing country strategies or other related area Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in several countries