Principal Transport Specialist

Job Vacancy tendersglobal.net Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

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 is assigned to the Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to the Director, Transport and will oversee national staff and administrative staff within the division.

Your Role

As a Principal Transport Specialist, you will have a portfolio management and project development and processing roles:

Transport Portfolio Management: You will oversee the preparation of annual portfolio management plans and monitor portfolio performance of the transport sector in coordination with the Project Administration Units (PAUs) of the transport sector office. You will be responsible for the SG-TRA portfolio, sector and project reviews to ensure effective implementation, attainment of project results, and development impact. You will provide guidance to various teams in the headquarters and RMs to resolve implementation issues and improve portfolio performance. You will help set up and manage a transport portfolio monitoring system for decision-making. You will provide advice, expertise, and support to ADB operations and assistance to clients, ensuring compliance with ADB policies and guidelines of the transport sector.

Transport Project Development and Processing: You will contribute to articulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transport sector in developing member countries (DMCs). You will ensure proper project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation, and compliance with ADB’s policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and assistance-related documentation during the development and implementation of loans, TA, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) for the transport projects. You will perform three key tasks: (i) identify, develop, implement and administer selected loans, grants, TA projects with higher levels of complexity; (ii) manage overall project portfolio through identification of implementation problems and execution of corrective actions; and (iii) lead the development of assistance project/program pipeline by utilizing the sector’s collective knowledge and experience in project processing and portfolio management. You will work closely with internal teams and resource departments, and externally with clients and supervise critical tasks, as may be assigned from time-to-time

You will:

a. Transport Portfolio Management

• Coordinate and provide SG-TRA guidance on the preparation of annual portfolio management plans, including targets for contract awards, disbursements, project completion reports and technical assistance (TA) completion reports, among others.
• Monitor achievement towards overall portfolio management plan and targets, in coordination with the various teams in the transport sector.
• Lead establishment and management of SG-TRA portfolio monitoring system including consolidation of portfolio performance data, in collaboration with the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD).
• Ensure compliance with ADB portfolio management related policies and guidelines.
• Guide sector portfolio reviews, identify emerging challenges, and prepare initiatives to improve project quality and portfolio performance.
• Participate in portfolio focal point network facilitated by PPFD and ADB-wide working groups related to portfolio management or project implementation.
• Lead the submission of SG-TRA inputs to Annual Portfolio Performance Report.
• Contribute to country partnership strategy formulation and programming by linking portfolio implementation experience.
• Provide guidance to staff on specific project implementation matters.
• Coordinate the review of various documents covering project administration such as evaluation reports and audit reports.
• Provide advice on ADB policies, guidelines, and practices on project administration to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and disseminate portfolio-related innovative and best practice knowledge gained from within and outside the transport sector office.

b. Transport Project Development and Processing

• 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).
• Conduct dialogues with government officials and other stakeholders on transport sector issues and projects related to regional cooperation and integration, trade logistics and cross-border transport facilitation.
• Actively participate in the network activities in the transport sector and regional cooperation and integration, trade logistics facilitation and cross border transport areas, knowledge sharing, staff mentoring, and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
• Lead the development, processing, implementation and administration of loan, grant and TA projects which require policy, institutional and operational reforms and use of innovative approaches in advancing sector transformation.
• Administer complex loan/grant and technical assistance projects with sectoral and thematic area of focus.
• Lead the monitoring, periodic review and progress reporting of project/program implementation, compliance with covenants, achievement of division’s annual portfolio targets, and the achievement of the desired project/sector outcomes.
• Provide guidance and advice to improve portfolio performance and identify actions needed to resolve project implementation issues and problems. Oversee the execution of actions to address project implementation problems.
• Lead country programming activities for the transport sector and ensure that operational strategies and programs for the sector are adequately reflected in the resulting country programming documents.
• Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and cofinancing where appropriate.
• Ensure that lessons learned in project administration are reflected in the design of new projects and communicated properly to key stakeholders.
• Ensure quality and consistency of reports, project documents and communications related to the division’s portfolio management.
• Provide advice on ADB policies, guidelines, practices on project administration to internal and external stakeholders.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear directions and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in transport/civil engineering, transport economics, or other related fields; or University degree in transport/civil engineering, economics or related fields, and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 12 years of relevant experience in the transport sector at senior technical or management level, preferably working for international organizations, governments, and consulting firms, including international experience.
• Experience in preparing written technical and other reports (including at short notice and under mission travel conditions) on sustainable transport project concepts, technical scope and feasibility, project implementation arrangements, and policy and institutional change proposals.
• Proven technical expertise in the development, planning and operation of sustainable transport initiatives in developing countries.
• Ability to utilize and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community and DMCs, including to support the expansion of ADB’s sustainable transport support and operations in DMCs.
• Capacity to contribute substantially to the development of sector policy, processing and administering loans and technical assistance in the transport sector.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with ability to deal effectively with all types of internal and external clients/stakeholders.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• When required, able to act as a mission/team leader, exercising supervision coordination, and planning responsibilities over the assigned team, with oversight from the Director of Transport Sector Group.
• Act as a coach to develop the capabilities/potential of more junior colleagues on sustainable transport.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS6.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025. The new position grade for this vacancy is Tl3 with the possibility of a change in position title but no change in the terms of reference. Depending on the applicant’s current level and the grade of the new position, there could be a possibility for either a promotion or a lateral transfer. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

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