Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Undertake evaluation studies particularly in the transport sector, including related environmental issues and public-private partnerships options in transport projects, and also provide inputs to more complex evaluations like country assistance program evaluation, regional cooperation strategy and program, evaluation of ADB sector strategies and policies; and/or ADB’s sector/subsector level assistance programs, draw lessons from evaluation studies and their implications for improving development effectiveness of ADB operations; provide intellectual inputs in evaluation methodology development and applications, and disseminate findings and lessons to increase awareness and use of development knowledge in ADB and DMCs. Provide operational support to ensure lessons from evaluations are incorporated in country strategy, sector strategy and policy formulation, and lending and grant project and technical assistance (TA) design and improve the quality of projects. Work within general policies, principles and goals, having freedom to work with clients.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Operations Evaluation

• Undertake evaluation studies particularly in the transport sector and also provide inputs to complex evaluation studies, such as country assistance program evaluations, regional cooperation strategy and program, sector assistance program evaluations, and special evaluation studies particularly on transport sector projects and programs.
• Substantially contribute in the development, pilot testing and adoption of innovative methodologies to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of ADB’s sector policies and strategies, lending operations and knowledge based products as well as assess the effectiveness of IED recommendations.
• Prepare country and sector syntheses of evaluation findings that are judged to be useful by ADB operational staff so that ADB becomes more of a learning organization in terms of using IED findings to improve the design and reduce risks associated with future strategies, policies and operations.
  
  

2. Operations Support

• Review and provide advice on loan, grant and TA project design particularly in the transport sector to ensure that lessons from evaluations are incorporated to improve the quality of new projects, design and monitoring framework follows established guidelines, proposed monitoring and evaluation systems are robust, project economics is sound, and the likelihood of project sustainability is strong.
• Review and provide advice on proposed operational policies, procedures, and country strategy and operational programs of ADB in light of evaluation findings and development context.
  
  
  

3. Capacity Building

• Contribute to the development, processing and administration of DMC evaluation capacity building technical assistance projects (TAs) to strengthen project performance management and evaluation capacity possibly with moderate to high levels of risk and complexity and working jointly with other ADB colleagues and DMC government officials.
• Develop strategies and programs to strengthen the self evaluation capacity of ADB departments through the PCR validation process and training on PCR preparation.
  
  

4. Knowledge Management

• Foster knowledge sharing and disseminate evaluation findings and lessons to increase awareness and use of knowledge in ADB
• Contribute to IED’s internal peer review process and IED1 activities.
• Contribute from an IED perspective to ADB wide initiatives such as Results Framework, Development Effectiveness Report, Annual Report and implementation of Paris Declarations.
  
  

5. Staff Supervision

• Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members and consultants
• Manage 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 development economics, business, 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 transport sector (projects/ programs and related policy dialogue, operations and evaluation of such projects/ programs in DMCs supported by ADB).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• International experience of working 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 evaluating the impact and effectiveness of ADB operations
• Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to project performance management and evaluation
• 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, 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 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, IED1.

The following staff positions report to the Principal Evaluation Specialist: National Officers and/or 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-PS09-304(2)-IED1 and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 20 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.