Senior Transport Specialist

Reference #	ADB-HR-13-0359
Position Title:	Senior Transport Specialist
Department	South Asia Department
Division	Transport and Communications Division, SARD
Location	Manila, Philippines
Recruitment Type	International
Date Posted	26 June 2013
Closing Date	10 July 2013 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)

Job Purpose:

Lead in the formulation and articulation of sector policy and strategies, engaging South Asian Developing Member Country (DMC) governments in policy dialogue on transport sector reforms, and conducting ADB’s activities to support sector policy and reforms. Lead in identifying, developing, implementing and administering loans, Technical Assistance (TA) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the transport sector. Work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients. 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 transport sector in DMCs, in consultation with relevant government agencies, other stakeholders and Resident Missions (RMs).
• Lead policy dialogue with DMCs to advance policy and institutional reforms in the transport sector, especially in areas of transport network development, asset management/maintenance, and road safety.

- Lead country programming activities and ensure that operational strategies and programs are adequately reflected in the resultant country programming documents.
- Lead and conduct country sector analysis in the context of sustainable economic development, and poverty reduction.
- Lead and coordinate with RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of transport sector policy commitments to the management of projects.
- Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnerships, and cofinancing where appropriate.

b. Project Development

• Lead in the development, processing of loan and TA projects and capacity building initiatives in the transport sector, ensure quality and compliance with respect to relevant ADB policy and strategies.
• Liaise with and coordinate with development agencies on development of TA and investment projects.
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are addressed into project design.
• Ensure project implementation readiness before approval.

c. Project Administration

• Lead the implementation and administration of loans and TAs, covering advance procurement actions, project management, regular and midterm reviews, and completion reviews.
• Ensure achievement of project intended outputs and outcomes in quality and timely manner.
• Ensure proper monitoring of safeguard measures implementation.

d. Knowledge Sharing
- Lead, develop and maintain a knowledge base and network in the transport sector to keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
- Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport sector issues.

e. Staff supervision
- Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team 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 transport/civil engineering, economics, or other related fields. University degree in transport/civil engineering, economics, 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
- Proven mission leadership capability for processing loan and TA proposals (e.g. had processed at least 2 loans and 3 TAs), and in the supervision and administration of loan and TA projects
- Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to liaise effectively with government officials, staff and management of executing agencies, representatives of civil societies and other agencies engaged in the transport sector
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- International experience working in development in several countries; experience in South Asia is an advantage

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: Director, Transport and Communications Division (SATC)
• The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
• Administrative Staff
• National Staff

Women are encouraged to apply.

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