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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Operations Evaluation Oversee the conduct of complex evaluation studies, infrastructure sector assistance program evaluations, and special evaluation studies on selected themes, policies and strategies. Oversee and contribute substantially in the development, pilot testing and adoption of innovative methodologies to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of ADB’s policies and strategies, lending operations and knowledge based products. Oversee/undertake the preparation of country and sector syntheses of evaluation findings that are judged to be useful by ADB staff on the operational side of ADB so that ADB becomes more of a learning organization in terms of using the Operations Evaluation Department’s (OED‘s) findings to improve the design and reduce the risks associated with future policies, strategies and operations. Operations Support Review and provide substantial advice on loan, grant and TA project design to ensure that lessons from evaluations are incorporated to improve the quality of new projects, design and monitoring framework follows established guidelines, proposed monitoring and evaluation systems are robust, project economics is sound, and the likelihood of project sustainability is strong. Review and provide substantial advice on proposed operational policies, procedures, and CPS and operational programs of ADB in light of evaluation findings and development context. Capacity Building Oversee and/or contribute to the development, processing and administration of DMC evaluation capacity building TAs to strengthen project performance management and evaluation capacity possibly with moderate to high levels of risk and complexity, and work jointly with others ADB colleagues and DMC government officials. Oversee and develop strategies and programs to strengthen the self evaluation capacity of ADB departments. Knowledge Management Oversee, foster knowledge sharing and disseminate evaluation findings and lessons to increase awareness and use of knowledge in ADB. Oversee OED’s internal peer review process and demonstrate intellectual leadership in OED2 activities. Contribute substantially from an OED perspective to ADB wide initiatives such as Managing for Development Results (MfDR) and the Reform Agenda. Staff Supervision Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its work. Supervise 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 ongoing learning and development.

4. CORE COMPETENCIES: Technical Knowledge and Skills - Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to evaluating the impact and effectiveness of ADB operations, particularly in infrastructure - Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in project performance management and evaluation, particularly in infrastructure - Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policy, and in project design, particularly in infrastructure 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 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

5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: a. Supervisor   Director Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Project management for capacity building, knowledge sharing on best international evaluation practices c. Internal Clients     Conduct of evaluation studies, advice on loan and TA projects, programs and policy formulation, knowledge sharing on findings and lessons from evaluations

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in Development Economics, Business, Engineering or 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 12 years of relevant professional experience in operational, economic and technical aspects of assistance to developing economies and/or project preparation, appraisal, management, administration and evaluation of infrastructure project, country and sector level assistance program formulation, related policy dialogue and/or country program implementation in DMCs Excellent oral and written communication skills in English International experience working in several countries