Country Operations Head at Asian Development Bank

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Portfolio Management, Country Programming, Liaison With Government Officials, Problem Solving, Capacity Development, Quality Assurance, Financial Management, Procurement, Team Leadership, Communication, Collaboration, Training, Mentoring, Client Consultation, Operational Resource Allocation

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a difference in 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 of Country Operations Head is assigned to the Timor Leste Resident Mission within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Dili, and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. You will report to the Country Director (CD), with matrix reporting to the Regional Head, Operations Coordination of SERD, and will oversee junior team members. Your Role As a Country Operations Head, you will assist the CD in the sound management of operations in Timor Leste. You will coordinate country programming, business planning, quality assurance, and portfolio monitoring of operations services to project teams. You will also undertake the identification and execution of corrective actions to address implementation problems to improve project and portfolio performance to contribute to ADB's goal of reducing poverty and the goals of the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and to work with clients and help coordinate ADB's lending and non-lending operations with other development partners. You will: Country portfolio management and programming Be responsible for country programming including the allocation of operational resources in the country in collaboration with Sector Groups, Private Sector Operations Department, Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership, and the regional operations coordination office. Work with country management team members to create a portfolio of cross-cutting projects that meet client needs and promote ADB's priorities, e.g., climate change and private sector development (PSD). Maintain pipelines and oversee the progress of lending and non-lending by facilitating the work of solutions departments for delivering the country program. Collaborate with development partners on co-financing opportunities. Contribute to CPS and CPS reviews from programming, pipeline, and portfolio management perspective. Undertake the country portfolio performance review. Responsible for management and reporting on sovereign and non-sovereign operations (programming, pipeline, and portfolio management) at the country level to achieve country Goals. Provide guidance on operational issues and compliance with ADB policies. Take part in operations and portfolio networks, facilitated by SERD's Regional Head Operations Coordination and Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). Guide project teams on country-specific project and portfolio management issues and lead portfolio and programming pipeline-related missions and activities with the government. Oversee project-related communication and coordination with government and partners. Consult with clients to swiftly resolve country-wide issues, and coordinate the resolution of project-specific issues, in collaboration with solutions departments/offices. Support the CD in ensuring project/Technical Assistance (TA) implementation arrangements that meet the country context. Guide sectors in the design and processing of projects to ensure that they are delivered to promote ADBs' regional country priorities, meet developing member country's needs, and fit the local context. Manage the administration of technical assistance (TA) projects, including preparation of TA completion reports, and financial closure of TAs. Ensure the quality of project field operations, with a focus on problem or potential problem projects. Support the CD and backstop the quality of project-level documentation, concurrences, and decisions for sovereign operations and technical assistance, as determined by staff instructions (SIs) and project administration instructions (PAIs). Collaborate with SERD's Regional Head, Operations Coordination on all matters of quality assurance. Work planning Support the CD and the country management team in preparation of the Timor Leste Resident Mission's workplan and agreement on regional department goals. Be the head of the secretariat to the country management team, supporting the country director to set standard operating procedures for its functioning. Organize and advise on the provision of certain operations services (e.g., safeguards, procurement, financial management) and thematic services (e.g., climate change, gender) to ensure support to project teams delivering operations in the country. Capacity development Organize and provide operational capacity development to staff and external clients on sovereign operations management. Participate in internal and external training, conferences, and development partner coordination meetings related to portfolio management and project administration. Manage the performance of and provide mentoring to teams and individuals and ensure their ongoing learning and development. Undertake other activities as designated by the CD and SERD's Regional Head, Operations Coordination. Coordinate with Regional Head, Operations Coordination, Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, Lead Economist and Regional Head, Private Sector Development. You will need: A University degree in in engineering, economics, finance, project management or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in project processing, project administration or portfolio management, including as mission leader, covering multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. International experience working in several countries. Demonstrated experience in solving difficult implementation challenges, supervising complex project review missions, and supporting loan processing. Familiarity with country programming Experience in the procurement and administration of large works and goods contracts. Demonstrated experience in liaison with government officials, non-government agencies, technical specialists, and staff from development partners. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Level 1 Benefits ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience. Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Retirement plan (if applicable) Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development Additional Information This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants About Us Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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 our Strategy 2030. ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members. To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here. ADB wants 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. Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The Country Operations Head will assist the Country Director in managing operations in Timor Leste, coordinating country programming, business planning, and portfolio monitoring. They will also oversee project teams and ensure compliance with ADB policies while addressing implementation challenges.