Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee, formulate and articulate sector policy, engaging Developing Member Countries (DMCs) governments in policy dialogue related to transport sector strategy, and conducting ADB’s activities to support sector policy and reforms. As leader of a team assure the quality of project development, implementation, administration, and of overall results for complex loans, Technical Assistance (TA) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the transport sector. Work within a framework of broad policies, principles and goals, applying a high degree of autonomy in selection of work methods.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Strategy and Planning

• Oversee and develop regional and country specific transport policy and strategies in DMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs) in the region.
• Oversee and review transport sector policy, legal and regulatory framework and assess progress towards achieving sustainable economic development and poverty reduction in DMCs.
• Oversee dialogue with government officials of DMCs on transport policy and reforms in advancing policy and institutional reforms in the transport sector, especially in road institution modernization, transport network development, asset management/maintenance, road safety, and multimodal transport.
• Participate in country teams for the DMCs in the region.
• Oversee and coordinate provision of transport sector inputs to Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and Country Operations Business Plans (COBP).
• Oversee the development of regional strategies and initiate regional projects in consultation with national and regional organizations and international financial agencies including intra-regional exchange of experiences, best practices and lessons.
• Ensure proper coordination between Headquarters and RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of transport policy commitments to the management of projects.
  
  

2. Project Management

• Ensure quality and compliance of lending and non-lending products and operations with respect to relevant ADB policy and strategies.
• Provide substantial guidance, advice and comment on transport issues in the initiation, development, processing and administration of loan, TA projects and capacity building initiatives
• Oversee and supervise loan and TA projects in the transport sector, with high levels of risk and complexity, and possibly conflicting stakeholder interests.
• Oversee and facilitate effective liaison and coordination with development agencies on program loans and investment projects.
  
  
  

3. Knowledge Sharing

• Serve as the focal point for coordination with other divisions/departments concerning the transport sector.
  
  

4. Staff Supervision

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

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in transport/civil/mechanical engineering, transport economics, finance and/or business 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 12 years of relevant professional work experience and hands-on experience in project processing, project administration and portfolio management.
• Good knowledge of transport sector operations, as documented by several years of work experience in the road, rail or other transport modes, including urban and multimodal transport.
• Proven experience as mission leader, for processing or administration of loan and TA projects and policy dialogue in the transport sector.
• Ability to provide leadership for solving difficult implementation problems, supervising complex project review missions and supporting loan processing.
• Attitude of striving for results (meeting deadlines, solving problems, delivering Key Result Areas) and helping others to achieve results.
• Familiarity with Project Design and Monitoring Framework and results-based management approach.
• Proven track record in successfully leading teams.
• Commitment to learning and change.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and interpersonal skills.
• 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 transport sector development and implementation from a broad developmental goal of poverty reduction
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in relation to the transport sector in different modes, e.g. roads, railways, ports, and urban, as well as multimodal transport
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support Country teams and DMCs in developing policies and project design and implementation for transport projects

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 SATC 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, Transport and Communications Division (SATC)

The following staff positions report to the Principal Transport Specialist: National Officer 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-PS09-290(2)-SATC and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 12 November 2009, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

International experience will be taken into consideration.

Women are 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.