Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Undertake analytical, thematic and sector work in education; identify, develop, process, implement and administer loans, Technical Assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the education sector. Contribute to the development of education sector policy in DMCs. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical task.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Strategy and planning

• Provide information and analyses towards the development of strategies for the education sector in Developing Member Countries (DMCs) in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs).
• Undertake policy dialogue with government on education policy and sector reforms.
• Participate in country teams and provide inputs on education sector issues for country partnership strategies (CPS).
• Prepare sector assessment and roadmaps to guide educator sector activities in DMCs.
• Conduct economic, thematic and sector work (sector studies, sector policy papers) in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction
• Coordinate with RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of education sector policy commitments to the management of projects
  
  

2. Project management

• Develop, design and administer loan and technical assistance (TA) projects in the education sector
• Identify opportunities for ADB assistance projects in the education sector in DMCs
• Liaise and coordinate with development agencies on program loans and investment projects
• Integrate ADB’s policies and guidelines in the design and implementation of education sector projects
• Provide advice to executing agencies on project preparation and implementation
  
  
  

3. Knowledge sharing

• Participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences on the education sector and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
• Prepare and disseminate knowledge products.
  
  

4. 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 education or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level.

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the education sector and in project administration.
• 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 education policy, and poverty reduction
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to education sector
- 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 Unit/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, Social Sectors Division, SERD (SESS)

The following staff positions report to the Education 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-PS09-296(2)-SESS 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.