Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Formulate and articulate policy and strategies on the urban sector development and urban environmental improvement in the People's Republic of China and Mongolia, including, where appropriate, water supply, wastewater management, sanitation, solid waste management, district heating and urban transport, urban and regional planning, urban-rural integration, and urban/municipal infrastructure management and relevant sector governance reforms. Engage dialogue with the governments concerning urban development issues including urban planning, urban and municipal management, urban environmental management, and private sector participation in provision of municipal services. Lead in identifying, developing, processing, implementing and administering loans, technical assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) for the urban sector in developing member countries (DMCs).

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Strategy and Planning

• Support the development of urban sector policy and strategies for urban development, including issues on urban environmental improvement (including, where appropriate, water supply, wastewater management, sanitation, district heating, urban transport and solid waste management), urban and regional planning, and urban/ municipal management, in DMCs in consultation and coordination with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs)
• Conduct dialogue with government officials of DMCs on urban development policy, strategies and practical solutions in meeting urban development challenges on county, municipal and provincial levels
• Undertake review of urban development policy, related legal and regulatory framework and assess the progress towards achieving sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in the DMCs.
• Undertake policy dialogue with governments and other donor organizations on urban development thematic areas, promote efficient use of resources and encourage participatory approaches to development planning, financing and sustainability.
• Participate in country teams and provide inputs around urban development issues for Country Partnership Strategy and Country Operations Business Plans.
• Conduct economic, thematic and sector work in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction
• Coordinate with Resident Missions for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of urban development policy commitments to the management of projects

2. Project Processing and Management

• Lead in the development, processing and administration of loan and TA projects in the urban sector possibly with moderate to high levels of risk and complexity
• Liaise with and coordinate with development agencies on program loans and investment projects
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial, institutional and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects

3. Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and maintain a suitable network in the area of urban development to keep abreast of the latest developments and issues
• Substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around urban development issues

4. Staff Supervision

• Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members and ensure the overall high quality of outputs and reports
• 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

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in economics, urban and regional planning, urban management or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level

4. 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 urban development and urban environmental improvement, urban sector development issues, or related area and in project administration and relevant experience in design of multisector projects, practical knowledge and experience in integration of financial, economic, social, institutional and safeguard requirements and issues in project design
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in development in several countries.

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills relating to the urban development thematic area and poverty reduction, urban-rural integration, private sector participation
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in relation to urban development thematic area, operational issues and emerging urban development challenges in DMCs
- Uses technical expertise expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policy, multi-sector strategies and in integration of financial, economic, institutional, implementation and safeguard aspects of project design

Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs in DMCs (e.g. government agencies, private sector parties, other donor organizations, NGOs)
- 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

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to: Director, Social Sectors Division (EASS)

The following staff positions report to the Senior Urban Development Specialist: National Officers and Administrative Staff.

7. 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-PS08-269(2)-EASS and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 7 November 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.