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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Country Strategy and Planning Provide technical and analytical inputs to the development of policies and strategies of relevance to the ADB CPS in PRC. Critically review and periodically report to the Country Director on the strategic implications of changes in fiscal monetary, trade and other key economic policies for ADB operations in PRC. Prepare short papers advising the government on key policy issues, and other reports on economic issues and policies. Conduct investigation to support the Country Director in meetings and policy discussions with the government and key stakeholders. Project Development and Administration Work with the government and other stakeholders to design studies, draft memos, reports, and other documents relevant to processing technical assistance (TA) studies, processing TA papers and ensuring that the TA is approved, and recruiting consultants. Work with the government and consultants to ensure effective and efficient implementation of TA studies, review and comment on consultants’ reports, effectively and efficiently disseminate findings of TA studies, prepare completion reports and close the studies. Participate in project processing missions and provide inputs on economic issues for project design and appraisal as required by the Country Director/Unit Head. Knowledge Sharing Liaise with government agencies, multilateral and bilateral organizations, other researchers and civil society to review and exchange information on issues of economic and public policy. Make presentations at workshops and conferences, and interact with the media in press conferences and individual interviews. 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 and public policy analysis and formulation - Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in economic and public policy - Uses technical expertise to advise and support country teams and developing member countries (DMCs) in economic policy, and in related project design Client Orientation - Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs with ADB and DMCs - Able to work effectively with clients - Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements Achieving Results - Ensures own work contributes to achieving PRCM’s 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   Country Director Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Advise and engage in dialogue on questions of economic and public policy; help to solve problems; disseminate information c. Internal Clients     Provide information and advice, and respond to queries

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in economics, with expertise in one or more of the following fields: economic development, macroeconomics, public finance, international 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 work experience related to economic analysis and policy advice, including reviewing and analyzing macroeconomic performance, analyzing constraints to growth, and other country-level economic work Publications in applied economics or public policy Ability to write effectively, particularly technical papers and studies, and an ability to write about economic policy for a non-technical audience Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in development in several countries