Country Operations Head

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Job Description

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change?
We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian
Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and
promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship:

The position of Country Operations Head is assigned to Georgia Resident Mission (GRM) within
the Central and West Asia Department. GRM executes the country partnership strategy and
coordinates ADB operations in Georgia. You will be based at GRM in Tbilisi, Georgia.
You will report to Country Director (CD), GRM with a matrix reporting to the Regional Operations
Coordination Head of the Central and West Asia Department and will supervise International,
National and Administrative staff.
As a Country Operations Head, you will assist the country director in the sound management of
operations in the assigned resident mission. You will coordinate strategic planning and dialogue,
country programming, business planning and development, quality assurance and portfolio
management and organize the provision of operations services to project teams.

Country portfolio management and programming:

Lead the country portfolio performance review. Responsible for management, monitoring
and reporting on sovereign and non-sovereign operations (pipeline programming, knowledge
development and portfolio management) at country level to achieve country KPIs. Provide
high-level guidance on operational issues and compliance with ADB policies and
procedures. Actively take part in operations and portfolio networks, facilitated by Regional
Operations Coordination and Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management
Department.
Guide project teams on country-specific project and portfolio management issues and leads
portfolio, programming and pipeline related missions and activities with government and
development partners. Oversee project related communication and coordination with
government and stakeholders. Consult with clients to swiftly resolve country-wide issues,
and coordinating the resolution of project-specific issues, in collaboration with the solutions
departments/offices.
Support CD, GRM in assuring knowledge and project/TA implementation arrangements are
designed to meet country context. Guide sectors in the design and processing of projects
and TAs to ensure that they are effectively delivered advance ADB’s regional and country
priorities, meet developing member country needs, and fit the local context.
Lead country programming. Program the allocation of operational resources in the country
in collaboration with sector groups, Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD)/Office of
Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership (OMDP) and the regional operations
coordination office. Work closely with Country Management Team (CMT) members to create
a portfolio of cross-cutting and innovative projects and knowledge products that meet client
needs and advance ADB’s priorities, e.g., climate change and PSD.
Maintain pipelines and oversees progress of lending and non-lending by monitoring,
supporting and facilitating the work of solutions departments for the timely delivery of the
country program. Develop country private sector development programs spanning upstream,
midstream, and downstream activities. Liaises with development partners on co-financing
opportunities.
Provide inputs into Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and CPS reviews from a
programming, pipeline and portfolio management perspective. Support CD, GRM and CMT
members in policy dialogue and development/update of analytical work underpinning the
CPS and informing the country program, in collaboration with ERDI and CCSD.
Advise the CD, GRM and backstops the quality of project-level documentation, concurrences
and decisions for sovereign operations and technical assistance, as determined by Staff
Instructions and Project Administration Instructions. Liaise closely with Regional Operations
Coordination Head on all matters of quality assurance.

Work planning:

Support CD, GRM and the country management team in preparation of the Resident
Mission’s work plan and alignment with regional department KPIs.
Support CD, GRM in strategic planning, business development, and coordination with
development partners.
Serve as head of the secretariat to the CMT, supporting the country director to implement
standard operating procedures and adjust them as needed for its effective functioning
Organize and advises on the provision of certain operations services (e.g., safeguards,
procurement, financial management) and thematic services (e.g., climate change, gender),
to ensure adequate support to project teams delivering operations in the country.

Capacity development:

Organize and provides operational capacity development to staff and external clients on
sovereign operations management.
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 ensures their on-going learning
and development.
Support CD, GRM with finance and administration functions.
Undertake other activities as designated by CD, GRM and Regional Operations Coordination
Head. Coordinates with Head Regional Operations Coordination and Head Regional
Cooperation and Integration, Lead Economist and Head, Private Sector Development.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree, in business administration, economics. engineering, finance, public policy
or related fields. University degree in engineering, finance, economics, business
administration and related fields related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience
relevant to the position can be considered.
At least 12 years relevant professional experience in managing projects, portfolios and
pipelines for development institutions. Familiarity with nonsovereign operations is an
advantage. International experience working in development in several countries.
Experience working with governments and development partners on country programming
and portfolio management.
Proven management and leadership qualities, and experience leading teams and
mentoring staff.
Demonstrated problem solving skills, cultural sensitivities, and maturity.
Procurement Accreditation Skills Scheme (PASS) accreditation preferred (non-accredited
applicants may be considered though will be required to complete accreditation within 1 year
of appointment.
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 6.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/240164

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