Job Purpose:

Lead and support the formulation of policy, strategies and programs to accelerate private sector development and public-private partnerships (PPP) in developing member countries (DMCs) and its integration into the operations of ADB's regional Departments. Monitor the investment climate in DMCs and engage Governments and other stakeholders in policy dialogue on reforms to enhance the incentive framework for increased private participation. Lead the development, structuring and delivery of PPP projects that draw on commercial and noncommercial financing across all sectors, including the energy, transport, urban development, finance, and agriculture and social services sectors, as well as regional cooperation initiatives with PPP components. Work directly with governments, private sector investors and financial institutions within a framework of general policies, principles and goals.

Expected Outcomes

1. Policies, Strategy, and Planning

• Lead in formulating strategies and operational programs for private sector development and PPP promotion in DMCs in coordination with sector divisions, Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), and in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Participate in the preparation of Country Partnership Strategy (CPSs) and annual business plans and economic, thematic and sector work undertaken by sector divisions.
• Liaise with PSOD in the preparation of private sector assessments for CPSs, and for identification of common work initiatives.
• Conduct policy dialogue with Governments, development partners, the private sector, and other stakeholders to identify and address challenges to scaling up private sector development and PPPs in DMCs.
• Coordinate with sector divisions in promoting sector strategies to facilitate the financing of PPP infrastructure projects on non-sovereign and sovereign basis.

2. Project Processing and Administration

• Advise and assist sector divisions in identifying, developing, structuring, and executing non-sovereign and sovereign PPP projects across all sectors. Actively support the development and financing of demonstration projects which apply innovative PPP approaches.
• Develop technical assistance (TA) projects to improve the investment climate and facilitate mobilization of private sector participation and financing.
• Liaise and coordinate with development partners and private sector financiers on co-financing for PPPs.
• Ensure quality of lending and non-lending private sector development and PPP operations and compliance with sector policies and strategies.

3. Knowledge Sharing

• Promote application of innovative PPP structures and approaches within the Department.
• Advise on the financial risks in implementing PPPs and identify necessary mitigating and corrective actions.
• Act as resource person on financial structuring related issues, including resolving complex financial structuring issues.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging best practices on enhancing private sector development and PPPs, including good practice examples, and guidelines through internal and external networks. Keep abreast of latest trends and developments in addressing PPP related issues. Ensure comparability of the Department's operations to best practices.
• Participate in and contribute to internal and external training programs and conferences on private sector development and PPPs.

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 the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Business and/or other related fields. University degree with specialized experience in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public-Private Policy in similar organization/s, may be considered 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 structured finance, including hands-on experience in originating, structuring, and executing loans and structured finance transactions for infrastructure projects and/or hands-on experience developing and financing PPPs, including structuring and delivering infrastructure projects with PPP components
• Experience in structuring and financing low carbon infrastructure PPPs is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate with project sponsors, financing parties, institutional investors, and governments
• Proven strong analytical capabilities, particularly in credit assessment and risk mitigation
• 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
• The following staff positions report to the Public-Private Partnership Specialist:
  • Administrative Staff
  • National Staff
• Women are encouraged to apply.