Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Lead in identifying, designing, processing and implementing loans, (both program and project loans), technical assistance (TAs) projects, and undertaking other non-lending products such as economic and sector work to promote economic management, particularly fiscal management. Lead, formulate and implement strategies to improve fiscal management with reforms within the broader context of the development strategy. Lead and prepare Design and Monitoring Framework for loans and TAs to ensure development effectiveness and draw lessons for future assistance. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, formulate and articulate public sector management policy and strategies, engaging host Government in policy dialogue, and conducting ADB’s activities to support policy and reforms. Lead in identifying and developing loans and Technical Assistance (TA) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in relation to public sector management. Work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Strategy and Planning

• Lead and support the development of sector strategies in the host country in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Lead and conduct dialogue with government officials on sector policy and reforms.
  
  
  

2. Lending Sector Economic Work

• Lead the review, analysis and reporting of public sector management initiatives of the federal Government and of provincial governments, ensuring that the implications of such initiatives are understood, and are incorporated in ADB’s program implementation and design.
• Lead ADB’s involvement in the preparation of Public Expenditure Reviews, Country (or Provincial) Financial Accountability Assessments, Fiduciary Risk Assessments, etc.
• Coordinate with other donors working in this field, and act as a focal person for public sector resource management programs.
  
  

3. Project Management

• Monitor public sector management loans and TAs to improve program ownership with major stakeholder groups, and contribute to achievement of program objectives.
• Administer program components, which are facing particularly complex implementation issues, and which require more strategic interventions.
• Lead the processing of public sector management programs or components as required.
• Work closely with ADB HQ-based staff on sector strategies and programs, and contribute substantially to TA and project processing and administration activities.
  
  
  

4. General Country Operations

• Contribute substantially to the preparation of country partnership strategies and macroeconomic analysis.
• Lead and participate in the country programming missions as required.
• Facilitate communications among major stakeholder groups, including the executing and implementing agencies, Federal government and special interest groups from civil society.
• Prepare country operations briefing papers and seminar papers as required.
  
  
  

5. Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and maintain a suitable network in the sector to keep abreast of latest developments and issues.
• Contribute substantially to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around sector issues.
  
  
  

6. Staff Supervision

• Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team 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 economics, public policy or other related fields; 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 public sector management, policy formulation or related area as well as in project administration
• Demonstrated excellence in macroeconomic analysis involving complex public policy issues
• Clear knowledge and comparative perspective of development issues and political structures in the developing Asia context
• Thorough understanding of governance issues, particularly with regards to public sector resource management
• Familiarity with operational policies and procedures of multilateral organization
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• 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 in relation to the governance thematic area and poverty reduction
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in public sector management
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support country teams and developing member countries (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, non-government organizations)
- 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

The following staff positions report to the Public Sector Management 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-PS09-206(2) and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org

International experience will be taken into consideration.

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.