Markets Development Advisory Officer

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Description

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• Assists implementation of OMDP’s vision, goals, work plan and development strategies with high-quality output in line with Strategy 2030.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of the Private Sector Development shift in line with R99-22 (Organizational Review: A New Operating Model to Accelerate ADB’s Transformation Toward Strategy 2030 and Beyond).
• Assists in the identification, structuring, delivery and administration of TAS mandates, PSD projects and PPP programs with effective and efficient marketing, negotiation and due diligence of PPP and PSD-related issues and projects in DMCs, including SOE commercialization as well as green and climate financing activities.
• Assists in the internal processes for approval and implementation of TAS mandates, which includes preparation of PPP and PSD-related materials and related TAS project documents.
• Assists in the implementation and administration of technical assistance.
• Assists the selection and management of individual consultants who support project teams, including designing of their terms of reference.
• Engages in OMDP’s research and PSD activities for specific themes, including market environment, PPP policies and regulatory frameworks in ADB’s DMCs, key transaction details, etc.
• Contributes to OMDP’s knowledge management activities and leads the establishment and maintenance of PPP data base for knowledge sharing with internal/external clients.
• Supports preparation of country partnership strategy and indicative country and pipeline monitoring for the countries identified to have PPP as its significant component, including preparation of a PPP action plan.
• Effectively coordinates with external stakeholders (governments, development partners, civil society, and private sector entities) and internal stakeholders, including experts in other departments, and supports regional and solutions departments to achieve their relevant targets and develop strategies and processes for PSD.
• Provides guidance and support to administrative staff to conduct their duties in a smooth and timely manner.
• Performs other duties and tasks that may be assigned by the supervisors.

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance or other relevant fields, preferably with Master’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 8 years relevant work experience, with at least 5 years PPP/TAS project structuring with relevant experience in financial modelling for PPP projects. Related experience in international agencies is preferred.
• Strong analytical and due diligence skills in relation to PPP-related policies and infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of broad issues of PPP policy, project development and infrastructure finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) applications, including developing simple macros and automations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for National Staff Level 2.

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