Job Purpose:

Lead, identify, develop, implement and administer loans, Technical Assistance (TA) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the energy sector. Lead and contribute to the development of energy sector policy in the developing member countries (DMCs). Work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients.

Expected Outcomes

1. Strategy and Planning

• Lead and provide information and analyses towards the development of policy and strategies for the energy sector including issues on climate change, sustainable models for rural electrification, renewable energy, energy efficiency and other issues, in DMCs in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs).
• Contribute substantial information and analyses to interdepartmental working groups on the energy sector.

2. Project Management

• Lead in the development, processing and administration of non complex loan and TA projects in the energy sector.
• Lead and identify opportunities for ADB assistance projects in the energy sector in DMCs.
• Lead and integrate ADB’s policies and guidelines in the design and implementation of energy sector projects, including environmental and climate change issues.
• Provide substantial advice to executing agencies on project preparation and implementation.

3. Knowledge Sharing

• Lead, participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences on the energy sector and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.

4. Staff Supervision

• Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team members.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business Administration. University degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Business Administration, combined with specialized experience in energy related topics with similar organization/s in lieu of a Master’s degree.

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 the energy sector
• Able to perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple discipline
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in development in several countries

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Provides supervision to others in completing their technical tasks
• Called upon for advice and guidance based on expertise gained by working in different countries and organizations
• Contributes advanced knowledge and expertise to different parts of the Department

Client Orientation
- Proposes effective services and solutions to staff beyond presenting issues and past challenges
- Assists colleagues adapt to the cultural and business norms of diverse clients and country situations
- Gains respect for the breadth and depth of expertise demonstrated in effectively managing diverse clients and country situations
- Called upon to resolve client situations that may impact their long-term ADB relationship

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Resolves situations where client needs are not being met
• Shares past experiences from different projects, organizations, and countries to help achieve quality results
• Ensures that thorough analysis includes current and relevant factors from different countries and contexts
• Sought out for guidance and experience in overcoming the most challenging situations
• Draws on long-term relationships with stakeholders to help plan for and achieve results

Working Together

• Addresses team members not contributing to required standards
• Commits to delivering timely and high quality work to assist in the team’s success
• Develops and maintains good internal and external peer and senior level relationships
• Helps teams understand common features to build rapport and overcome challenges

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Provides stakeholders with the level and quality of information required to achieve outcomes
• Encourages others to seek long-term solutions to address feedback opposed to focusing on immediate concerns or reactions
• Uses breath of multi-country and multi-client knowledge to equip clients and staff for more effective outcomes
• Designs and implements project and program knowledge and services

Innovation and Change

• Consistently seeks more effective and practical ways for the Departmental delivery of services, products, and processes
• Proposes new ways to improve the quality and relevance of products and services
• Includes the core benefits and reasons for change when developing comprehensive change roll out plans
• Influences and persuades decision makers by presenting business cases supporting the proposed changes

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

• Supervisor: Director/Country Director
• The following staff positions report to the Energy Specialist:
  • Administrative Staff
  • National Staff
• Women are encouraged to apply.