Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of the division’s vision, goals, strategies and work plan in support of overall ADB goals. Oversee the quality of work and ensure the achievement of objectives of the division. Lead and support external and internal relations, coordination and consultation initiatives for the department. Lead and provide guidance on day-to-day operational issues and compliance with ADB policies. Work with problems and issues that may involve high risk. Advise the Director General (DG) in day-to-day operations.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Leadership and Strategic Management

• Lead, establish and cascade the division’s vision, goals, development strategies and key result areas (KRAs) in support of ADB’s goals, departmental goals and in compliance with ADB policies.
• Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of work plans as well as monitor the quality of output and the achievement of long term goals and annual objectives for the division.
• Lead the identification of priority areas of work for the division, including in regional cooperation.
• Manage the division to achieve professional and operational excellence, lead in contributing new or innovative approaches to policy and operational issues.

2. Country Partnership Strategy

• Oversee the quality of support for the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and updates and and ensure the effective functioning of related teams, committees and networks, including background work on thematic, economic and sector work relating to the CPS and Country Operational Business Plans (COBPs).
• Coordinate with Country Directors (CDs) for implementation of operational strategies and objectives annually and in the long term.
  

3. Project Preparation and Processing

• Oversee the design and processing of loan/technical assistance (TA) projects to ensure quality, innovation, results orientation, and compliance with ADB’s policies covering environment, resettlement, governance, and other safeguards.
• Lead, monitor, follow up and undertake loan/TA approvals, engagement of consultants, procurement, and disbursements for projects involving varying levels of risk.
• Lead the administration of loan and TA projects, including regular fielding and at times participation in missions to monitor implementation progress.
  

4. Portfolio Management

• Monitor the implementation of the assigned loans/TAs and undertake corrective actions to ensure high portfolio performance and strong results.
• Contribute to conceptualization of results-based portfolio reviews.
• Participate in Country Portfolio Review Missions (CPRMs) to review country specific project administration issues.
  

5. Economic, Thematic and Sector Work

• Identify areas of economic, thematic and sector work, and lead divisional strategic initiatives in these areas as well as to respond to policy concerns.
• Identify and lead opportunities to underpin policy dialog with substantive economic, thematic and sector work.
• Lead and manage knowledge products based on economic, thematic and sector studies and ensure their dissemination.
  

6. External Relations and Coordination

• Manage and provide support for relationships, consultation and coordination with governments, development partners, civil society, academics and private sector groups in Developing Member Countries (DMCs) in areas of responsibility.

7. Internal Relations

• Manage and provide support for relationships and coordination with the Board, Senior Management and other departments.
• Proactively contribute to the Department’s Regional Management Team
• Support DG to manage the department in assigned areas of responsibility

8. Division Operations Management

• Lead day-to-day operations effectively and provide guidance on operational issues, policy dialog and ADB policies, and provide quality assurance.
• Inform and provide recommendations to the DG of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in area of responsibility.
• Lead and facilitate effective division coordination with other ADB departments and internal stakeholders.
• Undertake the performance management of divisional staff, including providing constructive feedback to improve performance and career prospects.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for the division.
  

9. Staff Supervision

• Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of their work.
• Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to teams and individual staff and ensure their on-going learning and development.

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in social sciences or engineering; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in the sector, project processing and administration
• Proven management and leadership qualities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in development in several countries, preferably one or more of which are very challenging.
  
  

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Applies technical knowledge and skills at the policy and strategy level in managing the division and efficient use of resources
- Works at the leading edge of own technical specialism to ensure that the division achieve its KRAs
- Recognized as ADB’s expert spokesperson in the specialist area

Client Orientation
- Involves stakeholder client groups in relevant strategic planning
- Ensures satisfaction of client groups in DMCs (e.g., government agencies, private sector parties, non-government organizations with differing and conflicting needs
- Establishes effective relationships with high level key decision makers and opinion leaders

Achieving Results
- Ensures work of own Division contributes to achieving Department results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work of the Division is on target
- Is a role model for results orientation and output quality

Working Together
- Develops others’ skills in interdepartmental teamwork
- Leads teams in a way that demonstrates the value of diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Able to mediate in conflict resolution

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Requires others to create learning opportunities for staff and clients
- Communicates an expectation of improvement and innovation
- Initiates and develops knowledge sharing networks

Managing Staff
- Manages the performance of staff fairly and consistently and according to ADB policy
- Plans and implements learning and development of staff
- Allocates work fairly
- Creates an environment where teams benefit from cultural diversity in differences in points of view, culture, nationality, and gender

Leadership and Strategic Thinking
- Clearly communicates ADB strategic objectives
- Focuses work of the Division on achieving relevant strategic objectives
- Makes positive contributions to policy development
- Engenders commitment in others to achieving ADB strategic objectives

Inspiring Trust and Integrity
- Gains trust and confidence of others through consistently demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior
- Communicates ADB policy on ethics, integrity and impartiality and consistently enforces them in areas of responsibility
- Consistently bases judgment on sound ethical principles

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to: Director General, Pacific Department (PARD)

The following staff positions report to the Director:
Professional Staff, 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-PS09-001(2)-PAHQ and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 23 January 2009, 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 commensurate to his/her qualification and experience.

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.