Employment

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Strategy and Planning Lead and provide information and analyses towards the development of country and sector-level policy and strategies on governance issues in DMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs). Lead and undertake the preparation of government assessments and analysis of key governance issues, poverty reduction strategies, and promote a high profile for governance issues and commitments in ADB TA and lending operations. Contribute substantial information and analyses to interdepartmental working groups on governance. Contribute substantially to the country performance assessment exercise. Project Management Lead, develop, process and administer loan and TA projects in the governance thematic area. Lead and identify opportunities for ADB assistance projects aimed at operationalizing governance policies. Lead and integrate ADB’s policies and guidelines in project design and implementation. Provide substantial advice to executing agencies on project preparation. Knowledge Sharing Lead, participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences on governance and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building. Coordinate with staff in field offices to ensure consistency of approaches, exchanges of experience and continual improvements in the quality of practice. Support field offices in upgrading their knowledge of ADB’s governance policy and its implications, and to better integrate these policy commitments in the management of TA and loan projects through appropriate national networks and forums. Participate in governance and capacity building committee and network activities, and act as the focal point for all governance-related issues in the assigned regional department. Staff Supervision Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team members. 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 the governance thematic area and poverty reduction - Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to the governance thematic area - Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policy, and in project design Client Orientation - Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs in DMCs (e.g., government agencies, private sector parties, 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 organizational 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   Director Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Policy analyses and development; project development, implementation and monitoring; knowledge sharing and capacity development c. Internal Clients     Support for operations coordination; project management; knowledge and information sharing; team and mission management

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in economics/political economy, development management, political science, public finance, law, social science 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 the governance, policy formulation or related area Able to perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in development in several countries