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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Policies, Strategies and Frameworks Participate in the Financial Management Community of Practice. Contribute to the review and update of ADB’s policies and guidelines with respect to financial analysis and financial management. Operational Advice and Support Provide review and technical support to EARD sector divisions, including review of papers, feasibility studies, Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP) and other relevant documents to ensure consistency and enhance the quality of EARD projects/programs from the perspective of financial viability and sustainability. Provide advisory technical support to processing and administration missions on financial analysis and financial management issues, including participation in missions as required. Participate in country partnership strategy (CPS) preparation and updates including assessing capacity development requirements for financial management at the country level; and assisting in completing country financing parameters, where necessary. Interact with EARD divisions/resident missions to improve the quality of financial management systems and procedures of executing agencies (EAs) in managing project funds, maintaining project accounts and submitting timely and reliable financial reports. Assist in developing audit terms of reference for specific project audits. Assist EARD divisions/resident missions in reviewing project financial statements and audit reports, and resolving audit qualifications and ensuring that disbursement activities proceed on an uninterrupted basis. Knowledge Generation and Sharing Serve as regional focal point for financial management harmonization. Support governance initiatives in the areas of public financial management as required. Assist EARD divisions/resident missions in capacity building or project of EAs, specifically in the area of financial management. Serve as a training resource person for financial analysis/financial management at the division, department and ADB level. 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. 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 ADB’s requirements for sound financial analysis and management Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in financial analysis and management 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     Knowledge sharing and capacity development c. Internal Clients     Support for operations cooperation, project development, implementation and compliance monitoring, knowledge sharing and capacity development, team and mission management

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in business, finance or commerce with a professional designation in accounting, finance or related fields (e.g. CPA, CFA, CA); 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 private sector or public sector financial management (i.e. accounting, budgeting, auditing), or related area Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in development in several countries