Deadline: 15 January 2016
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Transport Economist in Metro Manila, Philippines.
The Transport Economist’s work is to provide guidance to project teams undertaking activities to administer loan and TA projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in support of ADB’s goal of reducing poverty.
The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Transport Economist will perform the following functions-
- Provide information and analyses for the development of policies and strategies and innovative approaches to further development in the transport sector including issues of transport network development, railways, road asset management, traffic safety improvement, inland waterway transport, and multimodal logistics, in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction.
- Conduct sectoral activities of the division concerning transport sector.
- Enhance divisional understanding of transport sector issues and opportunities and assist in improving coordination of implementation through a sector work plan.
- Provide technical inputs for country programming and contribute to the development of Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and Country Operational Business Plans (COBPs).
- Participate in interdepartmental sector committees, country teams and working groups on transport sector.
- Ensure continuous assessment of the impact of policies, strategies and projects on beneficiaries, the transport sector, and on the overall social and economic development of DMCs.
- Ensure the development impact of transport sector portfolio through monitoring and evaluation.
- Ensure projects reflect policies and strategies for the transport sector and country and are compliant with ADB procedures.
- Participate in sector and thematic networks around the transport sector and related issues to keep abreast of latest developments and issues.
- Contribute to the preparation of transport knowledge product.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Economics, preferably with specialization in the transport sector or other related fields.
- University degree in Economics, with specialization in the transport sector, or other related fields combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience the transport sector at senior levels (e.g. leading projects), as well as exposure in the full project cycle (i.e. programming, project processing to project administration).
- International experience working in several countries, preferably including ADB DMCs.
- Proven application of expertise within a specific area of ADB’s operations (economic, sector or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area.
- Ability to utilize and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community.
- Familiarity with ADB processes and procedures in public sector operations.
- Ability to act as mission/team leader, exercising supervision, coordination, and planning responsibilities over the assigned team, with oversight from the Director or a more senior team leader.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit ADB.
