Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Undertake the planning, development, and execution of new initiatives in the water supply and sanitation and urban/municipal infrastructure development and management, and relevant sector governance reforms across the Pacific Developing Member Countries (PDMCs) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Support in formulating and engaging in dialogue with governments and stakeholders concerning water supply and sanitation, and provision of municipal services, urban development issue, including urban planning, urban and municipal infrastructure development and management, and urban environmental management. Identify, develop, process, implement and administer loans, technical assistance (TAs) projects and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the assigned sector. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Strategy, and Planning

• Support in the water supply and sanitation sector and development of urban sector policy and strategies for urban development, including issues in PDMCs, in consultation with relevant government agencies to solutions, including issues related to legal and regulatory framework, in meeting urban development challenges on country, municipal and provincial levels, as well as innovative programs that would accelerate achievement of Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
• Undertake policy dialogue with governments and other donor organizations on water supply and sanitation areas, including in the urban development thematic areas, and promote efficient use of resources and encourage participatory approaches to development planning, financing and sustainability.
• Participate in country teams and provide sector inputs for Country Partnership Strategy (CPS).
• Conduct thematic work around the areas of water supply and sanitation and urban development sector in the context of sustainable inclusive economic development and poverty reduction,
• Provide advice on climate change vulnerability and disaster risk assessments and mitigation for urban areas in relation to water supply and sanitation.
• Undertake inter-regional studies and research to promote new technologies, policies and sector assessments.
  
  

2. Project Processing and Management

• Support development, processing and administration of loan and grant, NLPS, and regional technical assistance (RETA) projects in the urban sector, including in water supply and sanitation areas.
• Liaise and coordinate with development agencies, support water supply and sanitation and urban development sector operations of ADB in upstream portfolio development work, including targeted sector assessments, diagnostics and roadmaps.
• Identify, review and evaluate water supply and sanitation projects, including urban development, possibly involving moderate to high levels of risk and complexity, as well as the recommendation of appropriate sector plans and the appropriate loan covenants and action plans.
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial, institutional and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects.
  
  
  

3. Capacity Building

• Undertake capacity building activities in water supply and sanitation sector policies and practices of Executing Agencies (EAs), including urban development.
  
  

4. Knowledge Sharing

• Develop and maintain a suitable network in the water supply and sanitation sector to keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
• Substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around water supply and sanitation issues,
• Develop and maintain a knowledge database on the water sector across the Pacific region covering (i) the overall structure of the service, the decentralization process, the role of municipal entities, a list of key service providers and financiers, investment needs over the short, medium and long term, investment trends and key enabling conditions to increase investments in the sector; and (ii) information on best industry practice including the type of technical and operational due diligence needed for project preparation.
• Represent PARD as a water supply and sanitation sector focal point in regional and international fora.
  
  

5. Staff supervision

• Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members and ensure the overall high quality of outputs and reports.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
  
  

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in engineering, science, finance, economics, management 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 8 years of relevant professional experience in urban development, urban sector development issues, or related areas of urban water supply, sanitation and wastewater projects with strong focus on operational and technical matters and in project administration, and relevant experience in design of multi-sector projects, practical knowledge and experience in integration of financial, economic, social, institutional and safeguard requirements and issues in project design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• International experience working in development in several countries, preferably in the Asia Pacific region.
  
  
  

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills related to water supply, sanitation and wastewater projects
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work in relation to water supply and sanitation, climate change vulnerability and disaster risk assessments and mitigation for urban areas
- 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, 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 and Departmental 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: Directors, Pacific Operations Division (PAHQ)

The following staff positions report to the Water Supply and Sanitation 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-PS09-298(2)-PAHQ and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 18 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.