Regional Cooperation Specialist

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As a Regional Cooperation Specialist, you will contribute to the implementation of the CAREC Strategy 2030, including through support to the CAREC Secretariat, identification and implementation of ADB initiatives and technical assistances (TAs) for the CAREC Program; implementation of sector and thematic CAREC strategies; and policy support related to regional cooperation and integration (RCI) in CAREC countries. You will work closely with CAREC/CWRD developing member countries (DMCs), key development partners and other stakeholders, as well as with relevant sectors and thematic groups within ADB.

You will:

• Implement CAREC Strategy 2030 Contribute to enhancing the quality of regional cooperation in CAREC Program by supporting all CAREC operational clusters and crosscutting themes; and implementation of the recommendations of the Midterm Review of CAREC Strategy 2030.
• Undertake analytical work to promote regional cooperation agenda in CAREC and CWRD countries.
• Conceptualize, process, and administer regional technical assistance (RETA) projects related to CAREC Program or CWRD’s RCI activities. Contribute to identification and mobilization of funds for RETAs; and to RETAs portfolio management.
• Support CAREC Secretariat Support the functions of the CAREC Secretariat, through leading and supporting organization of key institutional activities (e.g., Ministerial Conferences, Senior Officials’ Meetings, working group meetings, etc.) and dialogues, and other related events.
• Coordinate and collaborate with CAREC focals in EARD, Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), Sectors Group (SG), and with other ADB Departments and offices.
• Serve as the Secretariat focal point on selected CAREC countries and CAREC sectors/themes.
• Support regular exchange of information and collaboration with multilateral and bilateral agencies, and CAREC development partners.
• Support coordination and cooperation with the CAREC Institute, Asian Development Bank Institute, the CAREC Think Tank Network, regional and non-regional think tanks/research and development organizations on enhancing analytical underpinnings of the CAREC Program.
• Support the CAREC results framework. Liaise with other CAREC development partners and monitor and prepare analytics on CAREC performance in the context of the results framework.
• Support representation of CWRD/CAREC in the Regional Cooperation and Integration and Trade Thematic Group (CCRC). Coordinate with CWRD Regional Management Team, and Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD) for identifying and proposing RCI projects for bank-wide Asian Development Fund (ADF) and ordinary capital resources (OCR) set-aside.
• Contribute to the development of a pipeline of regional investment projects and help build up regional cooperation elements in relevant projects. Coordinate with Resident Missions on country programming and monitoring of the rolling pipeline of regional projects. Support prioritization for projects for funding through thematic pool, trust funds, and cofinancing from external partners.
• Lead the RCI classification exercise to ensure RCI projects are properly identified and classified in the system.
• Review and comment on ADB’s RCI-related economic and policy analysis work. Provide RCI assessments for and strengthen RCI focus of country partnership strategies (CPSs) and other relevant ADB documents.
• Contribute to strengthening the CAREC brand recognition and communication strategy; implement outreach programs; produce high quality knowledge and dissemination products.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff with oversight from a more senior staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.

Qualifications:

You will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Development Management, Public Policy, International Relations or other related fields, preferably at post graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in regional cooperation and integration, preparation and implementation of strategies, climate change, economic corridors, and other relevant areas.
• International experience working in several countries, preferably with experience in CAREC countries.
• Excellent communication skills in English, analytical proficiency, and strong numerical skills is required.
• Ability to work in a diverse cultural context and work as a constructive team member.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/250080

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