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Asian Development Bank (ADB) | Apply By 06 May 2011

Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, Central and West Asia Department

Job Purpose:

Lead the processing and administration of loan, grant and technical assistance (TA) projects in the areas of water resources development, river basin and natural resources management. Lead the formulation and implementation of initiatives and programs in water resources development and management in line with The Water Policy of the ADB, and cooperation programs and partners.

Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.

Expected Outcomes:

a. Strategy and Planning 
- Lead the development of sector strategy options for ADB-supported water resources development efforts. 
- Lead, undertake and supervise economic, thematic and sector work (ESTW) in emerging water resource management challenges and identify investment opportunities to promote appropriate water resources management and cooperation in the water sector. 
- Lead ADB cooperation with relevant bodies and multilateral and bilateral partners’ water programs. 
- Contribute to Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and Business Plans. 
- Lead the development of water sector policies, strategies and plans for developing member countries (DMCs) through the preparation and administration of advisory TA projects.

b. Project Development and Administration 
- Lead missions responsible for the identification, preparation, appraisal and administration of water resources development, river basin, and natural resources management projects. 
- Contribute substantial technical input into the development and administration of projects in the areas of water resources, water management and sustainable development.

c. Policy and Project Evaluation 
- Lead the review of relevant ADB documents on water sector and natural resources management. 
- Lead the evaluation of water sector policies and projects; intra-regional and regional cooperation activities in the water sector; and on the role of water in developing rural economies and poverty reduction.

d. Staff Supervision 
- Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members. 
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.

Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.

Educational Requirements:

A university degree in water resources, civil engineering or related fields, preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level 
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in water resources project design and administration 
- Able to perform work independently in own field of specialization, equipped with knowledge and experience of multiple disciplines 
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

  • International experience working in development in several countries

    • Core Competencies:

    Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

  • Regularly shares knowledge on new international best practice trends in comparator situations
  • Proactively applies relevant international best practices to own work
  • Convinces others to adopt international best practice by explaining the situational relevance and benefits

    • Client Orientation

  • Helps colleagues work effectively with clients in different contexts and from diverse backgrounds and country situations
  • Adapts own approach and style when interacting with clients, as opposed to requiring them to adapt
  • Draws upon international best practice in exploring solutions with clients
  • Confirms the clients’ understanding and agreement before progressing

    • Achieving Results and Problem Solving

  • Draws on own and others’ multi-country experience to identify viable courses of action when conducting analyses
  • Helps internal and external clients achieve quality results beyond presenting problems and precedent
  • Highlights possible solutions for project issues based on relevant multi-country and/or multi-client experience
  • Regularly contributes insights and experiences to colleagues in the Division to help them achieve quality results
  • Overcomes unexpected difficulties and challenges to produce desired outcomes

    • Working Together

  • Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
  • Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
  • Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
  • Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader

    • Communication and Knowledge Sharing

  • Checks the audience’s level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
  • Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
  • Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multi-country experience
  • Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents

    • Innovation and Change

  • Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
  • Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
  • Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
  • Vocalizes early support for change
  • Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area

    • Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

    The position reports to Director, CWER.

    The following staff position will report to the Water Resources Specialist: National Staff and Administrative Staff.

    Women are encouraged to apply.

     

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    Contact information Asian Development Bank (ADB)
    News type Vacancies
    File link http://www.adb.org/
    Source of information Asian Development Bank (ADB) / DEVEX
    Subject(s) DRINKING WATER , DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION : COMMON PROCESSES OF PURIFICATION AND TREATMENT , POLICY-WATER POLICY AND WATER MANAGEMENT
    Geographical coverage n/a
    News date 20/04/2011
    Working language(s) ENGLISH
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