Associate Programs Analyst

Job Purpose:

To provide statistical, analytical and administrative support to the function of country programming and portfolio management.

Expected Outcomes

Programming and Sector Work
- Assists ADB country programming and economic missions, and develops a database or country operations, including, among others, analysis of sector/subsector allocation and strategic development objectives for ADB loan and technical assistance operations.
- Participates in in-country sector coordination meetings, takes minutes of meetings and facilitates inter-agency coordination.
- Assists in preparing Country Partnership Strategy and annual Country Operations Business Plans.
- Assists in preparing annual Work Program and Budget Framework (WPBF).

Results Monitoring
- Collects economic data and other relevant information, and prepares short write-ups or recent economic developments.
- Analyzes social and political developments affecting the ADB's activities in the country and prepares short write-ups on recent social and political developments.

Portfolio Development and Administration
- Supports implementation of assigned investment projects and Technical Assistance (TAs) by providing administrative support in the recruitment of consultants, organizing tripartite meeting, and preparing relevant correspondence.
- Monitors the progress of assigned projects, participates in review missions as requested, analyzes project issues, and makes recommendations as appropriate.

Information Dissemination
- Assists in the preparation and dissemination of information on the ADB's operations in the Resident Mission to concerned agencies and the general public.
- Prepares press releases, newsletters and other publications.

Others
- Assists in maintaining library materials as appropriate.
- Carries out other related functions as may be required.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional and academic qualification, preferably in economics, business or public administration and finance or related fields.

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

Work Experience

At least 5 years of relevant experience in program administration, with some exposure to economic and political assessment work

Technical Knowledge
- Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics software used in the Bank including electronic mail system
- Proven ability to undertake background research and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks. Collects and organizes required data and information, applies appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data, and prepares notes, papers and sections of reports
- Good analytical thinking with ability to make simple casual links (A causes B), pro-and- con lists and analyses to reach a decision; and set priorities for tasks in order of importance.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive contacts with appropriate government officials, donors executing agencies, NGO's and private sector; good inter-personal skills and communication skills are desirable. Ability to work with individuals from different culture/national backgrounds.
- Knowledge of ADB operations, policies, and procedures will be an advantage.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English

People and leadership skills
- Able to provide guidance to other Administrative Staff (AS) staff on assigned area of work
- Able to liaise and work effectively with government officials within own work location and with colleagues throughout ADB
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
- Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Deals with routine queries and correspondence in accordance with procedures
• Proactively seeks relevant development opportunities and submits for approval
• Produces summaries and frameworks by collecting and analyzing diverse information

Client Orientation

• Adjusts style and approach to respect and serve different clients
• Conveys messages by asking questions and using different approaches
• Identifies when a client issue requires escalation
• Responds to clients without prompts or reminders from senior colleagues

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Proposes solutions to minimize delays and setbacks in completing work
• Reviews all task objectives and achieves core deliverables
• Uses time management and organizational skills to promptly complete work to the required standard
• Delivers beyond the stated task objectives

Working Together

• Consistently works effectively with individuals of different views, culture, nationality, gender, and age
• Consistently seeks assistance when requirements are unclear
• Provides timely updates on relevant information
• Freely shares and seeks useful knowledge and to complete work

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Uses effective written and oral communication in preparing documents, presentations and interactions
• Asks questions to understand how to follow up on feedback
• Locates relevant information to expedite workflow

Innovation and Change

• Adopts new policies, systems and processes in a timely fashion
• Shares ideas for how work can be completed more effectively

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

• Supervisor: Designated International Staff and senior National Staff

Important Instructions

This vacancy is a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is open only to nationals and residents of Bangladesh