Job Description

Site:

Philippines, Manila, Manila

Sector:

Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

Role:

Other

Date: 23/06/2022

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
The position is assigned in the Transport and Communications Division (PATC) within the Pacific Department. The department is in charge of managing client relationships with 14 Pacific Developing Member Countries and PATC coordinates activities relating to infrastructure and policy reforms under the transport and communications sector.
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Job Purpose
The Transport Specialist supports sector policy and reforms and identifies, develops, implements, and administers loans, grants, TA projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the transport sector. He/she will provide support in identifying, developing, implementing, and administering loans/grants, technical assistances, and non-lending products and services in the transport sector. The incumbent will report to Director, PATC and will supervise national and administrative staff
Responsibilities

• Supports the review of transport sector policies, strategies and innovative approaches including transport infrastructure and services, road asset management, maritime and aviation transport systems, and multimodal logistics.
• Conducts analysis of transport sector development trends and thematic work including sustainability of infrastructure, road safety, road maintenance, public service obligation in transport operations. Disseminates and shares knowledge produced by such sector and thematic works.
• Participates in dialogue with government officials in the assigned DMC on transport policy and reforms in advancing policy and institutional reforms in the transport sector, including institution modernization, transport network development, project management, operation and maintenance of transport systems, regional cooperation and integration, and multimodal transport.
• Coordinates with RM team and relevant HQ teams for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences and continuous improvement of practices and integration of transport policy commitments to the management of projects, including coordination with development partners and mobilization of cofinancing for transport projects.
• Ensures quality and compliance of lending and non-lending products and operations with respect to relevant ADB policy and strategies.
• Supports loan, grant and TA projects in the transport sector, and manages risk and possibly conflicting stakeholder interests.
• Engages in dialogue with the client on how to continuously improve the transport portfolio monitoring system by introducing new tools to enable early detection of potential portfolio problems.
• Provides advice on ADB policies, guidelines, practices on project development and administration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of the work by coaching and mentoring teams and individuals to ensure their ongoing learning and development.
• Performs other tasks as assigned and reflected in the incumbent's workplan.

Qualifications
Relevant Experience & Requirements

• A university degree in Transport, Engineering, or equivalent, preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience, including international work experience, with exposure in the full project cycle (i.e. programming, project processing to project administration).
• Technical experience in civil works projects related to transport would be a distinct advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required
• Please refer to the link for the ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 3-4.

General Considerations The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years. ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience. ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.
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More details

Expiry date: 05/07/2022 Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term) Macro-area: South / East Asia and Pacific Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years Area of work: Supply Chain Management Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations