Public Mgt, Financial Sector, & Regional Coop Division, EARD, East Asia Department
Closing Date: 27 November 2012 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)
Job Purpose:
Lead the formulation and articulation of financial sector policy and strategies, engaging East Asia Department (EARD) member countries’ governments in policy dialogue, and conducting ADB’s activities to support sector policy and reforms. Lead in identifying, developing, implementing and administering loans, Technical Assistance (TAs) projects, and knowledge products and services (KPS) in the financial sector. Work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients.Expected Outcomes
a. Strategy and Planning- Lead the development of policy and strategies for the financial sector in EARD developing member countries (DMCs) covering all major aspects related to access to finance, as well as areas of banking systems, capital markets and funds, pensions, insurance, social security, contractual savings, among others, in consultation with relevant government agencies, and resident missions (RMs).
- Lead dialogue with government officials on financial sector development policy.
- Participate in country teams and provide sector inputs for Country Partnership Strategies (CPSs).
- Lead and conduct economic, thematic and sector work related to policy, legal and regulatory as well as institutional framework for the financial sector in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction.
- Coordinate with RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of financial sector development policy commitments to the management of projects.
b. Project Management
- Lead in the development, processing and administration of loan and TA projects in areas of access to finance, as well as in other financial sector areas possibly with moderate to high levels of risk and complexity.
- Liaise with and coordinate with development agencies on program loans and investment projects.
- Ensure key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects.
c. Knowledge Sharing
- Develop and maintain a suitable network in the financial sector to keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
- Substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around financial sector issues.
d. Staff Supervision
- Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
Educational Requirements:
Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or other related fields . University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or other 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 10 years of relevant professional experience in the financial sector particularly in areas of access to finance, as well as in project administration.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- International experience working in development 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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: Director, Public Management, Financial Sector, and Regional Cooperation Division (EAPF)
- The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
- Administrative Staff
- National Staff
- Women are encouraged to apply.
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