Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Formulate and articulate sector policy, engaging Developing Member Countries (DMCs) governments in policy dialogue related to energy sector reforms, and conducting ADB’s activities to support sector policy and reforms. Lead in identifying and developing loans, Technical Assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) to contribute to ADB's goal of poverty reduction.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Strategy and Planning

• Develop strategies and operational programs for the energy sector in assigned developing member countries
  (DMCs), in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions.
• Conduct policy dialogue and develop policy based programs to assist governments to undertake energy sector
  reform, ensure efficient use of resources and encourage participation of the private sector.
• Identify investment opportunities in the energy sector for sustainable economic growth to support poverty
  reduction especially in rural areas.
• Coordinate and cooperate with multilateral/bilateral aid agencies and civil society.
• Participate in and contribute to country strategy and program (CSP).
• Develop regional sector strategies and initiate regional projects in consultation with national and regional energy
  organizations and international financial agencies
  
  

2. Project management

• Initiate and develop loan and TA projects in the energy sector. Lead in processing loans and TAs in areas
  requiring major policy, institutional and operational reforms and/or develop innovative approaches in advancing
  these reforms in a progressive and evolutionary manner, e.g. programmatic approach.
• Liaise with and coordinate with development agencies on development on program loans and investment
  projects.
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects.
  
  
  

3. Policy and project evaluation

• Ensure the development impact of the energy portfolio is monitored and evaluated.
• Analyze key sector issues such as impacts of large energy sector projects, clean energy generation, regulatory
  reform, utility company unbundling, environment improvement, tariff setting, subsidies, and public and private
  partnerships.
  
  

4. Staff Supervision

• Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members.
• 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 finance, economics 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 10 years of relevant professional experience in the energy sector including renewable energy
  development, utilization and administration
• Experience in financial and economic analysis of energy sector projects, including electricity and gas
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills with the ability to conduct policy dialogue with DMCs, multilateral and
  bilateral agencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in development in several countries, preferably South Asian countries
  

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to energy policy and poverty reduction.
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to energy policy, renewable energy development and utilization, climate change and environment and economics.
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policy, and in project design.

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

The following staff positions report to the Senior Energy 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-PS09-149(2)-SAEN and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 15 July 2009, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered first before external applications. If an external candidate is selected, ADB reserves the right to appoint that candidate to a level lower than that advertised. International experience will be taken into consideration.

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.