The position of Operations Specialist is assigned to the Operations Coordination Unit (CWOC) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.
Responsibilities :
Support in establishing and cascading the regional department's goals, aligned with the region's needs and ADB's strategic priorities, and the regional department's key performance indicators (KPIs).
Support allocation of lending and non-lending operational resources in the region.
Advise resident missions on the annual and medium-term programming of projects and other activities for the regional department and supports preparation of the regional work program.
Lead preparation of background papers and briefing notes.
Lead document review of selected country operations subject to concurrences and approvals by the regional department and the Accountability and Decision-Making framework.
Support design and monitoring of selected country work programs.
Provide regional guidance on operational issues and compliance with ADB policies, instructions and rules.
Backstop the quality of project-level documentation and decisions for sovereign operations and technical assistance, as determined by business processes.
Coordinate with selected thematic and sector offices.
Guide processing and project administration teams on Staff Instructions, Step-by-Step Guide and Project Administration Instructions.
Perform other tasks as may be reflected in your workplan.
Requirements :
University degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or other related fields preferably with post-graduate level or its equivalent.
At least 6 years of relevant professional experience including international experience working in several countries. Experience in Central and West Asia region will be an advantage.
Good knowledge and hands-on experience in programming of pipelines, portfolio management, project management and policy and project evaluation.
Knowledge of sector or thematic operations.
Familiarity with operations and project administration guidelines, or similar documents related to portfolio and project evaluation and implementation.
