Deadline: 22 September 2015
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Associate Project Analyst, based in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Asian Development Bank aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Associate Project Analyst will perform the following functions-
- Prepares documents and files, and participates in field missions; facilitates field discussions and assists in preparing mission documentation;
- Participates in project completion review missions and assists Project Officers in assigned projects to prepare Project Completion Reports by collecting and analyzing data and information, preparing appendixes needed, and formatting Project Completion Reports;
- Keeps up-to-date on Changes in Project Administration Memorandum, and in ADB’s policies and guidelines on procurement and use of consultants;
- Familiarizes executing agencies with ADB guidelines and procedures, particularly on project administration;
- Assists the RM focal point for Project Performance Management System (PPMS) in carrying out work on PPMS;
- Reviews withdrawal applications (WAs), Summary Sheet, Statement of Expenditures (SOE) and other disbursement related documents under Direct Payment, Replenishment/Liquidation, Reimbursement and Commitment Letter procedures for assigned ongoing loans and grants and ensure accuracy and completeness of WAs and documentation;
- Checks the claims and ensure validity, correctness and compliance with the conditions of loan/grant agreement;
- Assists in following up with the Office of the Auditor General regarding timely submission of audited reports to ADB, reviewing of its content, and following up on the actions with the concerned executing agencies;
- Assists in reviewing procurement documents, prepares preliminary comments on the documents, and drafts responses on procurement matters. Reviews procurement contracts, prepares draft Procurement Committee Papers, and assists in processing disbursements by updating Procurement Contract Summary Sheet (PCSS) and the Loan Financial Information System;
- Checks and undertakes some preliminary investigative work, if necessary, to substantiate the authenticity and accuracy of documentation concerning the procurement of goods, works and services or to determine compliance with ADB policies, guidelines and procedures.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level;
- At least 5 years of experience in project administration including procurement;
- Associated knowledge and experience in financial control is desirable;
- Related experience in international agencies is preferable;
- Good verbal and writing communication skills in English Language;
- Proven ability to undertake background research and analysis on well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing data, and in preparing notes, papers and sections of reports;
- Ability to establish and maintain productive contacts with Government officials, donor agencies, and executing agencies; good interpersonal and communication skills are desirable. Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds;
- Ability to quickly obtain a good working knowledge of Government and ADB’s procurement policies, guidelines and procedures, and procurements;
- Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets, presentation, and graphic software used in ADB;
- Be of high integrity, have good ethics and be able to maintain confidentiality.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit ADB.
