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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Leadership and Strategic Management Establish and promote COSO’s vision, goals, strategy and key result areas (KRAs) in support of ADB’s objectives and in compliance with ADB policies. Oversee the planning, implementation and supervision of COSO's work programs as well as monitor the quality of outputs, achievement of long term goals and annual objectives for the Office. Provide leadership in professional and operational matters, taking the lead in introducing new or innovative approaches to policy and operational issues concerning procurement, portfolio management, consulting services, and project performance management system. Oversee the effective coordination and cooperation with other ADB departments/offices and internal stakeholders. Provide senior management with full and regular updates on operational issues as well as timely and accurate projections of future operational activities. Procurement Oversee the provision of advisory services on the procurement of goods and services in ADB-financed operations. Provide leadership in the development and improvement of procurement policies and procedures. Manage the provision of procurement support to operations departments and executing agencies during project preparation and implementation. Oversee the review of procurement activities of ADB borrowers to ensure compliance with guidelines and recommended procedures. Ensure full and effective coordination with other multilateral development banks on the harmonization of procurement policies and procedures. Consulting Services Oversee the provision and administration of consulting services in ADB-financed operations. Manage the selection and engagement of consultants required by ADB as well as the review of borrowers’ selection and engagement of consultants for projects financed by ADB. Provide leadership in the development and improvement of consultant recruitment policies and procedures. Ensure full and effective coordination with other multilateral development banks on the harmonization of consultant recruitment policies and procedures. Portfolio Management Provide leadership in the coordination of project administration work, and in identifying and resolving procedural and institutional problems being experienced with implementation of ADB projects. Oversee the review of project administration practices and procedures, preparation of guidelines, project administration instructions and other operational documents. Oversee the preparation of key performance indicators for countries, sectors, and projects and the provision of information on the performance of ADB’s portfolio to the Management and Board of Directors. Project Performance Management System (PPMS) and Training Assist the development and enhancement of an effective PPMS by providing training to improve the quality of design and monitoring frameworks (DMFs). Lead the provision of continuous DMF training to staff of ADB and Executing Agencies. Coordinate ADB’s training activities for a variety of participants in the areas of procurement and project implementation, promotion of consulting services expertise, and dissemination of ADB business opportunities. Oversee the monitoring of service delivery targets for ADB and developing member countries (DMCs) for key project preparation and administration activities. Staff Supervision Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of their work. Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and ensure their on-going learning and development.

4. CORE AND MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES: Technical Knowledge and Skills - Applies technical knowledge and skills at the policy and strategy level to support the management of the Office and efficient use of resources - Works at the leading edge of own technical specialism to support and ensure that the Office achieves its KRAs - Recognized as ADB’s expert spokesperson in the specialist area Client Orientation - Involves stakeholder client groups in relevant strategic planning - Ensures satisfaction of client groups in DMCs (e.g., government agencies, private sector parties, non-government organizations) with differing and conflicting needs - Establishes effective relationships with high level key decision makers and opinion leaders Achieving Results - Ensures work of own Office contributes to achieving organizational results - Regularly reviews progress to ensure work of the Office is on target - Is a role model for results orientation and output quality Working Together - Develops others’ skills in interdepartmental teamwork - Leads teams in a way that demonstrates the value of diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender - Able to mediate in conflict resolution Learning and Knowledge Sharing - Requires others to create learning opportunities for staff and clients - Communicates an expectation of improvement and innovation - Initiates and develops knowledge sharing networks Managing Staff - Ensures consistent and transparent application of HR systems in a way that motivates staff to continually improve performance - Ensures learning and development impacts on achieving strategic objectives - Delegates in a way that empowers staff and achieves quality outputs consistent with strategic objectives - Builds high performing diverse teams that benefit from and value the strengths arising from their diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender Leadership and Strategic Thinking - Communicates a shared vision and defines strategies to achieve it - Gains support and cooperation internally and externally for the approach and achievement of strategic objectives - Develops strategies based on a sound understanding of opportunities and threats - Gains buy in from diverse stakeholder groups Inspiring Trust and Integrity - Role models ethical standards and fosters ethical behavior in others - Ensures external stakeholders fully understand ADB’s values of integrity, impartiality, ethical behavior, and standards - Helps to develop ethics policies and practices in response to changing environments and circumstances

5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: a. Supervisor   Vice President (Operations 2) Support for Office work planning, performance feedback, results assessments, personal development, supervision of office operations, handling of staff management issues, support for internal and external relations b. External Clients     Support for project processing and administration work, procurement and consulting services, portfolio management, relationship management and consultation as well as counterparts in other multilateral development banks c. Internal Clients     Interact with Board Members, Management and various department/office heads in an advisory capacity

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in law, economics, finance, public/business administration or related fields; 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 15 years of relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence in any area of the position’s responsibilities Proven ability to effectively liaise and communicate with Management, Board of Directors, staff and external counterparts Sound planning, managerial and administrative skills together with superior interpersonal, negotiating skills, and demonstrated performance in creating, motivating and leading diverse teams of highly qualified professionals Thorough knowledge of multilateral development banks’ operational policies and procedures including budgeting and human resources management Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in development in several countries