Deadline: 6 November 2015
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Portfolio Management Specialist based in Manila, Philippines.
The Senior Portfolio Management Specialist will lead the portfolio management of the division including the planning and conduct of periodic reviews of the status and progress of lending and non-lending operations covering programs, projects and technical assistance (TA) projects.
The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.
Key Job Responsibilities
The Senior Portfolio Management Specialist performs the following functions-
- Develop country/division’s operational targets (key result areas) for administration including projections for project contract awards and disbursements, commitments for project physical and financial closures, delegations, completion reports and monitoring their successful achievement.
- Oversee division’s budget planning and administration.
- Contribute to financial sector development strategies and roadmaps for Country Partnership Strategies.
- Manage the division’s portfolio of ongoing TAs and projects with a view to ensuring their smooth implementation and optimizing development impacts.
- Lead sector portfolio performance assessment in country portfolio review missions.
- Propose initiatives to promote project quality and improve portfolio performance.
- Review and enhance internal monitoring and reporting of portfolio matters.
- Liaise with key staff in other department to provide solutions to unresolved issues in project administration and evaluation.
- Act as focal point of the division for Procurement Accreditation Skill Scheme Program (PASS), Financial Management and other programs as required.
- Interact with executing agencies to ensure smooth project implementation as well as liaising with other ADB departments/offices involved in project administration activities.
- Mentor staff in project processing and administration, by providing ad-hoc advice and guidance on project design and sector issues, and participating in their missions as and when necessary.
- Providing peer review and comments on project proposals and other documents as required.
- Maintain the division’s collective experience and knowledge gained through portfolio management for sharing with ADB PAU Head Network.
- Providing peer review and comments on project proposals and other documents as required.
- Maintain the division’s collective experience and knowledge gained through portfolio management for sharing with ADB PAU Head Network.
- Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
- Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team members.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the ongoing learning and development or reporting staff.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- Master’s Degree or equivalent, in Economics, Finance, Social Science or other related fields.
- University degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Social Science or other related fields, combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
- PASS accreditation within 6 months of assuming the position.
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in project processing and administration in different sectors, at senior levels (e.g. leading projects).
- International experience working in several countries.
- 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.
- Able to utilize and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB community.
- When required, able to act as a mission leader / team lead, exercising supervision coordination, and planning responsibilities over the assigned team, with oversight from the Director or a more senior team leader.
- Act as a mentor to more junior team members, providing guidance on projects and processing of loans/technical assistance.
- Act as a coach to develop the capabilities/potential of more junior colleagues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through online process.
For more information, please visit ADB.
