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Principal Results Management Specialist |
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Strategy and Policy Department (SPD) / Results Management Unit (SPRU) |
1. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to:
Head, SPRU
The following staff positions report to the Principal Results Management Specialist: National Officers and Administrative Staff
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2. JOB PURPOSE:
Oversee and provide high-level support on behalf of SPRU in relation to the implementation of ADB’s Action Plan to Manage for Development Results (MfDR). In particular, oversee SPRU’s initiatives to identify, design, and implement improved systems and procedures at global best practice standards associated with the deployment of ADB’s new Results Framework, including the Asian Development Fund (ADF) Results Framework and the Country Development Effectiveness Briefs and the issuance of ADB’s new Development Effectiveness Review. In addition, oversee SPRU’s inputs in relation to ADB’s annual Work Program and Budget Framework (WPBF), including the design, monitoring and reporting on WPBF indicators. Work within a framework of broad policies, principles and goals, applying a high degree of autonomy in selection of work methods.
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3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
- Managing for Development Results
- Oversee the implementation of ADB’s MfDR Action Plan and SPRU’s related work program, particularly in the SPRU’s contributions to the corporate level MfDR instrument, including ADB’s Results Framework, ADF Results Framework, the Development Effectiveness Review, Country Development Effectiveness Briefs, the Three-Year Work Program and Budget Framework and ADB’s Annual Report.
- Ensure SPRU provides substantive contributions in relation to the development of MfDR tools and good practices.
- Provide effective support to Head, SPRU, in the management of SPRU
- Project Management
- Oversee and supervise SPRU’s inputs in relation to the design, drafting, finalization and publication of ADB’s new Development Effectiveness Review and any related documentation, including effective liaison with other concerned Departments and Offices in ADB.
- Knowledge Management
- Oversee and ensure that key features of all corporate level MfDR instruments are disseminated throughout Departments and Offices in ADB, including through papers, materials, articles, contributions to ADB’s Learning & Development curriculum for MfDR and through the conduct of appropriate seminars, workshops, training and similar information programs.
- Provide advice and recommendations to senior staff on all corporate level MfDR instruments.
- Provide high-level support to Head, SPRU in preparing written reports related to ADB’s MfDR Action Plan, particularly in relation to the corporate level MfDR instruments.
- Staff Supervision
- Create and lead multidisciplinary 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 on-going learning and development.
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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 MfDR at the corporate level, in accordance with best practice standards
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in relation to MfDR implementation and mainstreaming in ADB
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support Management in relation to MfDR implementation at the corporate level
Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs under the MfDR Action Plan, particularly Management and concerned Departments and Offices in ADB, in relation to the implementation of MfDR at the corporate level
- Able to work effectively with clients
- Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements
Achieving Results
- Ensures own work contributes to achieving SPRU’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
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5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
| a. Supervisor |
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Head, SPRU |
Work planning, performance feedback,
results assessment, and personal development |
| b. External Clients |
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Liaison and interaction with shareholders and ADF donors and prospective donors |
| c. Internal Clients |
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Provide advice and assistance in relation to implementation of the MfDR Action Plan; support for the preparation of corporate level MfDR instruments, including results frameworks, the Development Effectiveness Review and the Country Development Effectiveness Briefs. Collaboration on the WPBF with the Management Support Division (SPMS) and Budget, Personnel, and Management Systems Department (BPMSD) |
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6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in Statistics, Development, Management, Business Administration, Economics or 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 12 years of combined professional experience in planning, policy analysis, strategic management, results-based management, information/statistical database design and management, and balance scorecards
- 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-PS08-209(2)-SPRU and job
title on subject line and attaching application
form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org
no later than 28 August 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.
Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications. If an external candidate is selected, ADB reserves the right to appoint that candidate to a level lower than that advertised.
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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