| Reference # | ADB-HR-13-0294 |
|---|---|
| Position Title: | Senior Investment Officer |
| Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Division | Pakistan Resident Mission |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Recruitment Type | National and Administrative |
| Date Posted | 16 June 2013 |
| Closing Date | 30 June 2013 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT) |
Job Purpose:
To provide technical and operational support in the area of specialization for the Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM). At these levels, incumbents are expected to provide operational assistance in terms of project administration, research, statistical and analytical support. Assignments are well-defined and work is performed under supervision of a specialist or senior officer.
Expected Outcomes
- Identifies and screens new private sector projects in the Pakistan that merit ADB's direct financing.
- Undertakes project administration and monitoring of ADB's investments in private and public sectors, including reviewing financial statements and compliance with covenants, managing disbursements of approved investments subject to compliance with disbursement conditions, and preparing and analyzing financial projections.
- Prepares/updates individual Private Sector Investment Management (PSIM) Notes quarterly for the PRM delegated projects filling in required details, e.g. disbursements, prospects, problems and remedial actions, valuation of equity, list of shareholders. Updates information in the PSS as required.
- Carries out annual project review missions and preparation of Project Completion Reports (PCRs) and TA Completion Reports (TCRs).
- Prepares periodic project profile reports and manages project databases.
- Assists in identification and execution of various exit opportunities related to PSOD’s portfolio in Pakistan.
- Monitors developments in infrastructure sector, financial sector including capital markets for project related work in the sector.
- Undertakes project administration and monitoring of ADB's investments in private and public sectors, including reviewing financial statements and compliance with covenants, managing disbursements of approved investments subject to compliance with disbursement conditions, and preparing and analyzing financial projections.
- Prepares/updates individual Private Sector Investment Management (PSIM) Notes quarterly for the PRM delegated projects filling in required details, e.g. disbursements, prospects, problems and remedial actions, valuation of equity, list of shareholders. Updates information in the PSS as required.
- Carries out annual project review missions and preparation of Project Completion Reports (PCRs) and TA Completion Reports (TCRs).
- Prepares periodic project profile reports and manages project databases.
- Assists in identification and execution of various exit opportunities related to PSOD’s portfolio in Pakistan.
- Monitors developments in infrastructure sector, financial sector including capital markets for project related work in the sector.
- Undertakes economic and sector work related to private sector development for CPS and CPSU.
- Coordinates activities in the private sector development with other multilateral and bilateral organizations, donors, consultants, NGOs and others.
- Assists in the administration of Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) loan and technical assistance projects, and where needed for CWRD’s non-sovereign operation. Provides inputs for preparation of monthly/other periodical reports to the management, government, etc.
- Coordinates preparation of inputs from Director of various PSOD divisions including PSIF1 and PSCM for annual work program/budget and assists with finalization of PRM's submission related to the Regional Department's annual planning and budget exercises and mid-year reviews of annual budgets.
- Performs other tasks as assigned and reflected in the incumbent’s work-plan.
- Coordinates activities in the private sector development with other multilateral and bilateral organizations, donors, consultants, NGOs and others.
- Assists in the administration of Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) loan and technical assistance projects, and where needed for CWRD’s non-sovereign operation. Provides inputs for preparation of monthly/other periodical reports to the management, government, etc.
- Coordinates preparation of inputs from Director of various PSOD divisions including PSIF1 and PSCM for annual work program/budget and assists with finalization of PRM's submission related to the Regional Department's annual planning and budget exercises and mid-year reviews of annual budgets.
- Performs other tasks as assigned and reflected in the incumbent’s work-plan.
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, preferably with Master’s degree or equivalent (Chartered Accountant, CFA)
Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:
Technical knowledge
- Proven ability to undertake research and analytical work on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing the data, and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
- Sound knowledge of financial sector policies and infrastructure sector development is essential.
- Good personnel management and budget skills.
- Ability to work independently and set priorities for assigned tasks.
- Good computer skills with sound knowledge of commonly used application software such as MS Word and Excel.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Familiarity with local languages and institutions
- Proven ability to undertake research and analytical work on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing the data, and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
- Sound knowledge of financial sector policies and infrastructure sector development is essential.
- Good personnel management and budget skills.
- Ability to work independently and set priorities for assigned tasks.
- Good computer skills with sound knowledge of commonly used application software such as MS Word and Excel.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Familiarity with local languages and institutions
People and leadership skills
- Able to mentor junior National Staff (NS) and/or Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery, and quality review.
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
- Able to mentor junior National Staff (NS) and/or Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery, and quality review.
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member
Core Competencies:
Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Applies updated advancements in own knowledge area to relevant tasks
- Applies knowledge and practical skills to independently perform some complex tasks
- Conveys the need to use updated project approaches
Client Orientation
- Delivers Divisional contributions across a variety of products and services to meet the needs of different clients
- Proposes options to clients that may better meet their needs than current approaches
- Defines and delivers to agreed standards with clients
Achieving Results and Problem Solving
- Conducts detailed research and analysis to determine appropriate methods for addressing the causes of issues
- Self-monitors achievement of results according to work plans
- Identifies different stakeholder needs and desired outcomes when planning for outcomes
- Independently solves problems and makes recommendations
Working Together
- Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
- Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
- Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
- Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader
Communication and Knowledge Sharing
- Checks with audience’s level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
- Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
- Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution
- Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents
Innovation and Change
- Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
- Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
- Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
- Vocalizes early support for change
- Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area
Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:
- Supervisor: Country Director/Deputy Country Director, PRM and/or designated International Staff
- The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
- Administrative Staff
Important Instructions
This vacancy is for a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is only open to nationals and residents of Pakistan.
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