Employment

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Procurement/Consulting Services Advice Review borrowers’ procurement actions and submissions for engaging consultants under ADB loans. Provide technical guidance and advice as appropriate in accordance with ADB procurement policies and procedures. Project Management Support Participate in the design, processing, administration, and evaluation of loan and TA projects with emphasis on procurement and contract management. Assist COSO, Regional Departments, and developing member countries (DMCs) in developing, refining and monitoring country, sector and project performance indicators to promote project quality and improve portfolio performance. Chair Consultant Selection Committee meetings to shortlist consultants and evaluate their proposals. Negotiate TA contracts with consultants. Process and administer TA projects associated with procurement, project administration and country procurement systems. Provide technical guidance and advice for developing project processing and administration systems. Policy/Procedure Setting and Improvement Formulate procurement policy and procedures, and project administration instructions. Coordinate the harmonization of procurement policy with other development agencies. Lead projects/assignments involving moderate to high levels of risk with many variables, requiring constant review of deliverables and process, and multi-discipline including those outside of own field of expertise. Perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines. Knowledge Sharing Deliver tailored training to ADB and executing agency (EA) staff to develop skills in procurement, consulting services and project administration in accordance with ADB policies and guidelines. Deliver Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS). 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 apply technical skills in a team leadership role to resolve and manage complex issues in relation to procurement and project administration policies and procedures - Able to apply advanced technical knowledge, skills and expertise in procurement systems - Able to use technical expertise to advise and support project teams and EAs in project design and administration, and procurement planning, design and budgeting Client Orientation - Has a high level of understanding of the needs of key clients within ADB, DMCs and business clients - Applies highly developed skills to support varied client groups - Seeks feedback from stakeholders on the quality of service and effectiveness of support provided Achieving Results - Focuses on achieving work-related deadlines to meet the expected results of the Division - Regularly monitors the progress of work assignments to ensure performance targets are met on time - Prioritizes work to ensure expected results are achieved Working Together - Develops the team working skills of direct reports - Motivates the team to work effectively together and with others outside the team - Works cooperatively with others to resolve difficulties and conflicts in relation to priority areas and strategies Learning and Knowledge Sharing - Develops innovative processes with staff for knowledge and information sharing - Empowers staff under supervision to make continuous improvements - Encourages the team to share their learning and knowledge

5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: a. Supervisor   Director Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Project development, implementation and monitoring, knowledge sharing and capacity development, assistance in negotiations c. Internal Clients     Guidance and technical advising, project management, knowledge and information sharing, capacity development, assistance in negotiations, team management

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in business administration, economics, engineering, or other 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 10 years of relevant professional experience in procurement, project management or other related area Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in several countries