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Energy Specialist |
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Pacific Department (PARD) / Pacific Operations Division (PAHQ) |
1. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to: Directors, Pacific Operations Divisions (PAHQ)
The following staff positions report to the Energy Specialist: National Officers and Administrative Staff
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2. JOB PURPOSE:
Formulate and articulate energy sector policy and strategies, engaging Pacific Developing Member Countries (PDMCs) governments in policy dialogue, and conducting ADB’s activities to support sector policy and reforms. Identify, develop, implement and administer loans, Technical Assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the energy sector. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.
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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Strategy and Planning
- Support the development of policy and strategies for the energy sector in assigned PDMCs, in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs).
- Conduct policy dialogue and develop policy based programs to assist governments in undertaking energy sector reform, ensure efficient use of resources and encourage participation of the private sector.
- Identify investment opportunities in the energy sector with governments for sustainable economic growth to support poverty reduction especially in rural areas.
- Participate in country teams and provide sector inputs for Country Partnership Strategies.
- Conduct economic, thematic and sector work in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction.
- Coordinate with RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of energy sector policy commitments to the management of projects.
- Project Management
- Develop, process and administer loan and technical assistance (TA) projects in the energy sector, possibly with moderate to high levels of risk and complexity.
- Liaise and coordinate with development agencies on program loans and investment projects.
- Ensure key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects.
- Knowledge Sharing
- Develop and maintain a suitable network in the energy sector to keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
- Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around energy sector issues.
- 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.
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4. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to energy policy and poverty reduction
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to energy policy, renewable energy development and utilization, climate change and environment, and economics
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and PDMCs in developing policy, and in project design
Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs in PDMCs (e.g., government agencies, private sector parties, and 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
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5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
| a. Supervisor |
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Directors |
Work planning, performance feedback,
results assessment, and personal development |
| b. External Clients |
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Policy dialogue and development, project development and monitoring, knowledge sharing and capacity development |
| c. Internal Clients |
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Support for operations coordination, project management, knowledge and information sharing. Team and mission management |
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6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in engineering, economics, business administration or social sciences and other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
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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 energy sector including renewable energy development, urban development and utility administration
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- International experience working in development in several countries
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8. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's
multicultural staff come from over 50 member
countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid
in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except
for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines,
whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position
advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff
must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at
the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of
ADB's member countries.
Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS08-154(2)-PAHQ and job
title on subject line and attaching application
form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org
no later than 18 July 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.
Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications.
Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value and
women are actively encouraged to apply.
Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will
only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using
the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.
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