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Young Professional (Economics) |
1. JOB PURPOSE:
To provide assistance in policy and economic research, and contribute to capacity building and knowledge sharing initiatives around economic analysis principles and methods. Independently complete assigned tasks, which are generally non-routine, within clearly defined standards and with regular supervision.
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2. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A university degree, preferably at post graduate level or its equivalent, from a top ranked school, in economics or related fields covering macro, financial sector, accounting, infrastructure, public finance, or environment economics.
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3. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
- At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Not more than 32 years old (must be born on or after 1 December 1976 ) upon joining ADB
- Able to work with others of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
- No close relatives in ADB
- International experience working on any one or a combination of the following areas in Economics: macro, financial, transport, infrastructure, public finance, and/or environment as related to ADB operations
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4. EXPECTED OUTCOMES
- Policy Analysis and Economic Research Work
- Assist and participate in research and analytical work on Asia’s development challenges, policies and project economic analysis methodologies.
- Apply own complex specialist knowledge on any one or a combination of the following areas in Economics: macro, financial, transport, infrastructure, public finance, and/or environment to support others in research and analysis.
- Knowledge Management
- Assist in organizing statistical data and evaluate their quality and relevance to policy makers.
- Assist in development of knowledge products (i.e. papers, reports, etc.) for capacity building on economic analysis principles and methods, including their dissemination.
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5. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Commitment to Development in Asia and the Pacific
- Displays drive and commitment to ADB’s mission
- Understands clients’ needs and situations, and works in partnership
- Presents career path made demonstrating commitment to development
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can give help and advice to others based on their specialist area of knowledge and skills in relation to economic policy and analysis
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex work relating to the application of economic analysis principles and methods
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems
Client Orientation
- Works to meet needs of clients according to ADB policy
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Adapts own style to suit clients preferences
Achieving Results
- Finds ways to reduce time and cost of completing work
- Monitors work and progress and makes improvements
- Works with others to overcome problems and find alternative ways to complete work when necessary
Working Together
- Provides practical support and encouragement for team members
- Encourages team members to work together and benefit from diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through
Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them
- Continuously finds new solutions to problems
- Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise
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6. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
| a. Supervisor |
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Director and/or designated Professional Staff |
Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development |
| b. External Clients |
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Capacity building, knowledge sharing |
| c. Internal Clients |
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Research, knowledge sharing and information dissemination |
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7. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
The position reports to:
Director and/or designated Professional Staff
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8. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
For details, visit Young Professionals Program.
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-PS08-240(2)-BPHR-PP and job
title on subject line and attaching application
form to email address YP-Info@adb.org
no later than 30 November 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.
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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