Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Provide assistance, technical guidance and capacity building to: ensure compliance with ADB’s procurement (goods, works, and consulting services) policies and procedures; support improvements in the implementation performance of ADB portfolio of loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA); and assist in the establishment, harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures, consistent with effective project management for ADB projects. Work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Procurement/Consulting Services Advice

• Review borrowers’ procurement actions and submissions for engaging consultants under ADB loans.
• Provide technical guidance and advice as appropriate in accordance with ADB procurement policies and procedures.
  
  

2. Project Management Support

• Participate in the design, processing, administration, and evaluation of loan and TA projects with emphasis on procurement and contract management.
• Assist COSO, Regional Departments, and developing member countries (DMCs) in developing, refining and monitoring country, sector and project performance indicators to promote project quality and improve portfolio performance.
• Chair Consultant Selection Committee meetings to shortlist consultants and evaluate their proposals.
• Negotiate TA contracts with consultants.
• Process and administer TA projects associated with procurement, project administration and country procurement systems.
• Provide technical guidance and advice for developing project processing and administration systems.
  
  
  

3. Policy/Procedure Setting and Improvement

• Formulate procurement policy and procedures, and project administration instructions.
• Coordinate the harmonization of procurement policy with other development agencies.
• Lead projects/assignments involving moderate to high levels of risk with many variables, requiring constant review of deliverables and process, and multi-discipline including those outside of own field of expertise.
• Perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines.
  
  

4. Knowledge Sharing

• Deliver tailored training to ADB and executing agency (EA) staff to develop skills in procurement, consulting services and project administration in accordance with ADB policies and guidelines.
• Deliver Business Opportunities Seminar (BOS).
  
  

5. Staff Supervision

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
• 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 Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, 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 procurement, project management or other related area
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in several countries
  
  

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skill in relation to procurement and project administration policies and procedures
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in procurement systems
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support project teams and EAs in project design and administration, and procurement planning, design and budgeting

Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understand and meeting client needs within ADB, DMCs and business clients
- 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, Central Operations Services Division 1 (COS1)

The following staff positions report to the Senior Procurement 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-PS09-292(2)-COS1 and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 13 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.