Employment

3. EXPECTED OUTCOMES: Strategy and Planning Lead and provide information and analyses towards the development of sector policy and strategies, with proper consideration for their impact on GAD, in DMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs). Contribute substantial information and analyses to sector work and interdepartmental working groups on GAD. Guide, prepare, update and conduct periodic policy reviews and progress report on the GAD Policy and GAD Action Plan and its implementation. Project Management Lead in the development, processing and administration of loan and TA projects in the assigned sector with special focus on GAD. Lead and identify opportunities for ADB assistance projects aimed at operationalizing policies around themes addressing GAD. Lead and integrate ADB’s policies and guidelines in project design and implementation. Provide substantial advice to executing agencies on project preparation. Guide, supervise and provide technical support to gender specialists in RMs. Knowledge Sharing Lead, participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences on gender and development, as well as to other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building. Lead, develop and disseminate good practice in relation to programs and projects to address GAD concerns in all ADB operations. 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.

4. CORE COMPETENCIES: Technical Knowledge and Skills - Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to gender and development - Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to gender and development - Uses technical expertise to assist others within and outside ADB 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 organizational 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

5. KEY RELATIONSHIPS: a. Supervisor   Director Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development b. External Clients     Policy analyses and development, project development, implementation and monitoring, knowledge sharing and capacity development c. Internal Clients     Support for operations coordination, project management, knowledge and information sharing. Team and mission management

6. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A university degree in sociology, economics, applied social science or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level

7. 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 GAD policy development and its implementation Able to perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. International experience working in development in several countries