The position of Regional Head, Private Sector Development (PSD) is assigned to the Office of the Director General (SAOD) within the South Asia Department (SARD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.
Responsibilities :
Lead, in partnership with PSOD, OMDP, and relevant sector groups, the development of country private sector development programs spanning upstream, midstream, and downstream activities in the region, and supports the development of the CPS and relevant country and sector diagnostics from a private sector perspective.
Contribute to the annual programming of projects and other activities for SARD in private sector related areas, and in preparing the regional work program.
Guide the origination priorities of no sovereign, advisory, and relevant sector operations in line with the private sector development programs.
Coordinate the allocation of operational resources jointly with the operations coordination head with a focus on private sector and PSD activities.
Support the Director General, SARD and regional management team in the definition, negotiation and cascading of annual work programs and KPIs of PSOD and OMDP in the region.
Work with resident missions and solutions departments to identify and execute opportunities to undertake analytical studies and conduct upstream and preparation work to enable midstream transaction advisory and downstream investment opportunities.
Raise and manage technical assistance and other donor funds to conduct relevant activities.
Engage with DMC clients and ADB teams to establish priority areas and strategies for PSD support in the region, in alignment with private sector development programs and relevant solution departments' resources and workplan.
Review all project concept papers for the region from a private sector development perspective, work with regional sector directors and solutions foals to identify opportunities to link ADB sovereign financing to midstream and downstream activities, and apply internal criteria on product selection to advise RD DG (and RMT) and CD on appropriate modality (sovereign, no sovereign, advisory, or a combination) for the project.
Review OMDP and PSOD pipelines and progress with a view to ensuring that RDs meet their midstream and downstream private sector related targets.
Support the development of midstream and downstream pipeline opportunities, and support solutions teams in conducting operations.
Support DG SARD, in collaboration with PSOD, in having a high-level overview of the no sovereign portfolio in the region and support PSOD in the resolution of region and country specific portfolio issues.
Support SARD management to fulfill its role in relevant committee deliberations on proposed and portfolio PPP, PSD, and NSO transactions.
Act as the official “One ADB” focal for the regional department.
Participate in regional knowledge forums, conferences, and events for external knowledge sharing.
Guide the activities of RD and RM PSD staff in line with the PSD program and support capacity building and professional development of PSD staff in coordination with OMDP's knowledge function.
Support DG SARD in any matters relating to private sector as needed.
Manage the performance of teams and individuals, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and ensure their ongoing learning and development.
Requirements :
Master's degree or equivalent in finance, economics, business administration or related fields. University degree in finance, economics, business administration or related fields and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
At least 15 years relevant professional experience in private sector development activities, investment or infrastructure banking, or transaction advisory. International experience working in development in several countries.
Proven management and leadership qualities.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivities and maturity.
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for M1.
