Senior Transport Specialist

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In the event that the staff appointed to a new category (i.e. from AS to NS, or from NS to IS) is rated at 2 or lower in the first two performance reviews after appointment at the new level, they will return to the level occupied immediately prior to their appointment in the new category.

Overview

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The position is assigned in the Transport and Communications Division (CWTC) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). CWRD is responsible for maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Central and West Asia region. CWTC helps build transport infrastructure and provides technical assistance (TA) to support transport sector development in the Central and West Asia region. CWTC also develops strategic regional plans for transport and trade facilitation infrastructure and policy directions.

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Job Purpose

The Senior Transport Specialist will formulate ADB activities in CWRD to support Central and West Asia region countries’ transport sector policy reforms and investments, through policy dialogue and provision of financial and technical assistance. He/She will identify, develop, implement and administer selected loans, grants, TA projects, and lead the development of assistance project/program pipeline in consultation with country stakeholders. The incumbent will report to Director, CWTC and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities

• 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).
• 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.
• Conduct sector analyses in the context of sustainable economic development, poverty reduction and inclusive growth.
• Coordinate with RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of transport sector policy commitments to the management of projects.
• Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and cofinancing where appropriate.

• 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 reforms.
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial, environmental, social, and other cross-cutting issues are incorporated in the project design.

• Substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport sector issues by developing and maintaining a knowledge base in the transport sector, keeping abreast of the latest developments and issues.
• Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members and consultants, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance and ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

• Master’s degree in transport/civil engineering, transport economics and/or business or other related fields. Alternatively, university degree in related fields combined with at least 5 years specialized professional experience relevant to the position can be considered.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in the transport sector as well as exposure in full project cycle (i.e., programming, project processing to project administration and project completion), including international experience working in several countries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 5.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.