Principal Results Management Specialist - Asian Development Bank - Manila, Philippines

Results Management Unit, Strategy and Policy Department

Closing Date: 13 December 2012 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)

Job Purpose:

Oversee the development, dissemination, and ADB-wide use of managing for development results (MfDR) tools and guidelines to strengthen results orientation of ADB operations at country, sector, and project levels. Oversee the implementation of MfDR learning and development program for ADB staff. Undertake initiatives to promote mainstreaming of MfDR at the corporate level, including the use of ADB’s results framework and the development effectiveness review (DEfR) process. Work within a framework of broad policies, principles and goals, applying a high degree of autonomy in selection of work methods.

Expected Outcomes

a. Managing for Development Results
- Provide substantive support for the preparation of Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), country portfolio review (CPRs) and completion reports for results-based country programs, advice on results frameworks (country, sector and project), and guidance on relevant performance indicators.
- Oversee and provide substantive contribution to the development of MfDR tools and good practices.
b. Project Management
- Manage the implementation and continuous improvement of ADB's learning and development program for MfDR targeted at different audiences within ADB.
c. Knowledge Sharing
- Compile good practices and lessons available within ADB, DMCs, and other development partners on the use of MfDR tools to strengthen results-based management of country programs. Disseminate good practices and lessons through seminars, workshops, training, and information programs.
d. External Relations
- Liaise and consult with other multilateral and bilateral development partners, DMC governments, and civil society in relation to MfDR.
e. Staff Supervision
- Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its work.
- Supervise 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 on-going learning and development.

Educational Requirements:

- Master's Degree or equivalent, in Economics, Management, Business Administration, or related fields; or University degree in Economics, Management, Business Administration, or related fields combined with specialized experience 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 12 years of combined professional experience in development financing, policy analysis, strategic management, and results-based management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- International experience working 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: Head, SPRU
• The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
• Administrative Staff
• National Staff

Women are encouraged to apply.

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