Project Officer (Agriculture and Natural Resources) at Asian Development Bank

Special capital Region of Jakarta, Java, Indonesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Loan Processing, Grant Administration, Technical Assistance, Governance Frameworks, Contractual Frameworks, Project Administration, Portfolio Management, Procurement, Consultant Recruitment, Water Resources Management, Irrigation, Drainage, Agricultural Food Production, Flood Risk Management, Nature Based Solutions, Climate Resilience

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 While the position of Project Officer (Agriculture and Natural Resources) resides with the Agriculture, Food, Natural and Rural Development Sector Office (SD2-AFNR) within the Sector Department 2 (SD2), you will be strategically assigned to Indonesia Resident Mission (IRM) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will report to the designated Technical International staff, SD2-AFNR and to the Country Director or Country Operations Head, IRM. Your Role As a Project Officer (Agriculture and Natural Resources), you will handle loans, grants and technical assistance (TA) processing, administration, in agriculture, food, nature and rural development sector, and develop innovative governance and contractual frameworks. You will coordinate administrative, statistical and analytical requirements for projects in various sectors, as required. You will support project administration and portfolio management activities; and perform a wide range of project specific administrative tasks and activities as may be directed by supervisor. You will represent AFNR/ IRM in relevant in-country donor coordination meetings, and/or policy-related or sector-based knowledge events. You will: Provide support to, lead, or co-lead project processing missions, including but not limited to review of technical designs and cost estimates, liaison with government officials, data and project costing, procurement packaging, and related technical issues; Liaise with and support headquarters and field offices of ADB, government agencies, development partners, private sector partners, and other stakeholders to facilitate formulation, processing, administration and monitoring of ADB-financed loan and TA projects; Lead project administration of assigned projects with tasks including but not limited to: (i) monitoring of the progress of assigned projects and preparing project performance reports, (ii) preparing and updating of forecasts of contract awards & disbursements, (iii) identifying factors responsible for shortfalls and expediting achievement of target levels where possible, (iv) identifying issues and taking actions to address them through regular interactions with executing agencies (EAs), contractors, consultants, and project beneficiaries, (v) preparing measures to address the issues and implementing the measures, (vi) preparing internal procurement papers, reviewing procurement documents including draft technical designs and cost estimates, and papers for extension of loan closing dates, (vii) reallocating loan proceeds, changes in scope and implementation arrangements, and other project administration tasks, (viii) conducting annual review missions with government counterparts; (ix) guiding technical aspects of the projects to maximize development impacts. Provide advice to government ministries, EAs and sector entities on ADB guidelines on procurement, recruitment of consultants, preparation of tender documents to ensure implementation; Provide clients with technical advice on water resources management, irrigation and drainage, agricultural food production systems, flood risk management, nature based solutions, and climate resilience to ensure technical soundness and sustainability of investments; Contribute to the mainstreaming of climate change and nature based solutions considerations in Indonesia operations through inputs to document preparation and review for projects and policy papers, and contribution to knowledge work and exchange on climate change and Southeast Asia Resilient River Basin Initiative within ADB and externally with clients and the development partner community; Lead or assist in the preparation of Project Completion Reports and TA completion Reports as assigned. Support or participate in Project Review or Country Portfolio Review missions as a mission member when required. Provide support for policy dialogue with government on policy matters and institutional issues. Contribute to portfolio management and country programming, including undertaking analyses of project performance around implementation, administration and achievements of development outcomes, country consultations on sector assessments and pipeline development, and preparation of background papers for the integrated country operations review and programming; Undertake supervisory role in the assigned sector team, managing the work and members of the team, ensuring quality review, mentoring for shared accountability and promoting knowledge exchange and learning to improve skills and capacity of the team; and Perform other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent's workplan. You will need: Bachelor's degree in water engineering, civil engineering or related disciplines preferably with advanced training. At least 8 years' work experience, in specific sector work will be given preference. Good knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures. Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes. Exposure to nature-based solutions applied to water resources and engineering would be an advantage Proficiency in expressing ideas in both spoken and written formats, including report writing, in English. Liaise and work with government officials within own work location. Experience working collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member. Experience working in a multicultural, multidisciplinary environment. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local 5 (TL5). 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 Relocation (If applicable) Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development Additional Information This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Indonesia. This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. 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 its Strategy 2030. ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members. To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here. 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. Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information.

Responsibilities

The Project Officer will manage loans, grants, and technical assistance processing and administration within the agriculture, food, nature, and rural development sector, developing innovative governance and contractual frameworks. Responsibilities also include leading project administration tasks, monitoring progress, preparing reports, and providing technical advice on water resources and climate resilience to ensure investment sustainability.