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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Leadership and Strategic Management Establish and cascade the department’s vision, goals, development strategies and key result areas (KRAs) in support of ADB’s goals and in compliance with ADB policies. Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of departmental work plans and monitor the quality of output and the achievement of long term goals and annual objectives for the department. Lead the strategic approach to the department’s knowledge management activities. Manage the full range of human resource and staff management issues, including: recruitment; performance evaluation and improvement; training; and conflict resolution. Country Strategy and Programming Ensure the formulation of a high quality, focused and aligned Country Partnership Strategy (CPS). Provide guidance on the macroeconomic context for country strategy formulation. Ensure full integration of the field offices (FOs) in Headquarters (HQ) work and that proper support is provided to heads of FOs for implementation of operational strategies. Portfolio Management Oversee the design and processing of loan/technical assistance (TA) projects to ensure quality, innovation, results orientation, and compliance with ADB’s policies covering governance, resettlement, anti-corruption and other safeguards. Ensure that the PARD portfolio is effectively managed, with specific focus on ensuring that all operations deliver clear and monitorable results. Regional Cooperation Support regional cooperation and linkages with regional institutions as well as organize sub-regional working groups in support of ADB’s objectives for regional cooperation. External Relations and Coordination Oversee effective relationships management, wide ranging policy dialogue and coordination with governments, development partners, civil society, and private sector groups in Developing Member Countries (DMCs) within area of responsibility. Internal Relations Oversee effective relationship management and coordination with the Executive Board, Senior Management and other departments. Continuously inform Senior Management of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges, and in providing timely recommendations accordingly. Department Operations Management Facilitate effective department coordination and cooperation with other ADB departments and internal stakeholders. Undertake the performance management of PARD, including motivation of department staff and handling of staff management issues. Anticipate requirements for and efficiently manage the budget, resource allocation and utilization for the department. Staff Supervision Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its 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 skill at policy and strategy level in the management of the department and efficient use of resources · Works at the leading edge of own technical specialism to ensure that the department achieve its KRAs · Recognized as ADB’s expert spokesperson in 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 decision makers and opinion leaders Achieving Results · Ensure work of own Department contributes to achieving ADB-wide results · Regularly reviews progress to ensure work of the Department 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, VPO2 Undertake departmental work planning, oversee departmental operations, staff management issues, internal and external relations, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Oversee private sector operations, policy dialogue, relationship management and consultation, knowledge sharing and information dissemination c. Internal Clients     Oversee departmental operations, coordination and cooperation, oversight of departmental works/projects, portfolio management, knowledge management and coordination

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree; 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 professional experience in various sectors, country programming, macroeconomic analysis, project processing and administration Superior management and leadership qualities Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in development in several countries