Senior Markets Development Advisory Specialist

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Description

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• Leads and supports the 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).
• Identifies, structures, delivers, and administers TAS mandates, market development and PPP programs with effective and efficient marketing, negotiation and due diligence of PPP- and PSD-related issues and projects in DMCs, including green and climate financing initiatives and SOE commercialization
• Leads internal process for approval and implementation of TAS mandates and market development activities which includes preparation of related project documents.
• Leads selection and management of individual consultants who support deal teams, including designing of their terms of reference.
• Leads in promoting co-advisory operations and cooperation with other institutions.
• Undertakes PPP and PSD market research activities, identifying constraints and providing innovative solutions for fostering PSD/PPP policies, operations and regulatory frameworks in ADB’s DMCs.
• Undertakes OMDP’s knowledge management activities and assists in the establishment and maintenance of data base for knowledge sharing with internal/external clients.

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with governments, development partners, civil society, and private sector entities within area of responsibility.

• Participates in the preparation of country partnership strategies, country management teams and provides effective inputs and feedback to support ADB’s PPP and PSD operations in line with the overall framework for ADB’s support to the relevant DMCs; and supports “One ADB” approaches to infrastructure projects alongside other regional and solutions departments.
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders and supports regional development and implements PPP projects in coordination with the regional and other solutions departments and Private Sector Operations Department on PPP and PSD activities.
• Contributes to effective coordination and cooperation within OMDP which includes informing team members, Director, OMDA2 and the Head, OMDP of day-to-day development, emerging opportunities and challenges, and provides recommendations accordingly in a timely manner.

• Demonstrates leadership and motivates reporting staff to perform at their full capacity by providing clear guidance, monitoring performance and providing feedback regularly and supporting their learning and development.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, finance or other relevant fields. Alternatively, university degree in business administration, economics, finance or other related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in developing and implementing infrastructure projects including PPP transactions and/or SOE commercialization, and climate financing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Hands-on experience of structuring project finance transactions and/or providing advisory services in various sectors and countries including negotiation and coordination among stakeholders.
• In-depth knowledge about PPP and financial market products and/or robust due diligence experience and capability in implementing infrastructure and/or climate, SOE commercialization projects.
• Network with financial communities including export credit agencies and investment/commercial banks.
• Excellent leadership qualities and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Please refer to the ADB Competency Frameworks for International Staff Level 4 and Level 5.

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