Associate Project Officer (Urban Development)
Associate Project Officer (Urban Development)
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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on 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
The position of Associate Project Officer (Urban Development) is assigned in the Water and Urban Development Sector Office (SD2-WUD) within the Sectors Department 2 (SD2). SD2 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy initiatives and integrated solutions that advance ADBs strategic agenda in the region. SD2 which is comprised of the Agriculture Food Nature and Rural Development Sector Office SD2-WUD and the Digital Sector Office: delivers or supports sovereign nonsovereign and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with ADBs developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADBs technical leadership internally and externally.
SD2-WUD leads policy development and dialogue knowledge management project quality assurance sector analytic work and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the water and urban development sectors. You will be based at our India Resident Mission in New Delhi.
You will have a primary reporting line to the designated Technical International Staff or Director SD2-WUD on operational and policy-related matters and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director INRM on day-to-day administrative matters.
The selected candidate will be appointed with the title Associate Project Officer.
Your Role
As an Associate Project Officer (Urban Development) you will provide technical and operational support and inputs in general administration portfolio management project administration and project processing activities related to loans and TA projects for water and urban development (WUD) sector. This includes engaging in sector dialogue with the government development partners and civil society in India.
You will:
- Co-lead and/or support the processing implementation and administration of investment projects TA projects and assist in portfolio management and sector work and activities focusing on the WUD Sector
- Support portfolio management and project administration with tasks including but not limited to: (i) monitoring the progress of assigned projects and preparing project performance reports; (ii) preparing annual forecasts of contract awards and disbursement identifying factors responsible for shortfalls and expediting achievements of target levels; (iii) identifying issues related to project implementation and taking action in close coordination with executing agencies (EAs) contractors consultants and project beneficiaries; (iv) preparing measures and implementing them to address the issues; (v) preparing internal procurement papers reviewing procurement documents including draft technical designs and cost estimates and papers for extension of loan closing dates; and (vi) reallocating loan proceeds changes in scope and implementation arrangements and other project administration tasks and (viii) conducting review missions with the government counterpart.
- Analyze the teams water and urban development sector portfolio performance project administration workload and provide guidance to other members of the team. Closely coordinate with the project administration teams across the sector office.
- Contribute to the analysis and review of mission reports and aide memoires progress reports and other available project performance indexes on a regular basis and ensure quality through conducting special loan or TA review missions and prepare country portfolio review missions and tripartite portfolio review meetings. Contribute to addressing project administration red flags for timely corrective actions.
- Monitor annual forecasts of contract awards and disbursement identify factors responsible for shortfalls and analyze issues related to project implementation through interaction with EAs contractors consultants and project beneficiaries and prepare measures to address the project administration issues.
- Review loan/grant/TA processing and administration documents to be endorsed and approved by the designated Technical International staff and Director SD2-WUD following established quality assurance guidelines and relevant policies.
- Engage in sector dialogue with government officials and key stakeholders of the WUD sector including the private sector and civil society.
- Maintain effective liaison and working relationship with SD2-WUD government agencies development partners and other stakeholders to facilitate formulation processing administration and monitoring of ADB-financed WUD loans and TAs.
- Organize contribute support and participate in meetings conferences seminars and workshops related to water and urban development sectors.
- Maintain and update knowledge base of future government investment plans and approval processes organizational structure and policies relevant to the assigned sector.
- Participate in and contribute to project inception review mid-term review special loan administration missions and project completion review missions as required.
- Contribute to sector assessments and provide appropriate advice on project procurement and sector policies and institutional reforms.
- Provide guidance and support in project processing missions in designing project implementation arrangements including procurement/disbursement procedures and project management set up and review of financing plans.
- Contribute to sector work in the field by assisting in conducting research updating information on the WUD sector analyzing financial institutional or economics uses and preparing reports on the subjects.
- Participate in and contribute to country programming and review missions to monitor performance of WUD sector projects including preparation of the related pre- and post-mission documentation. Facilitate timely processing and approval of assistance pipeline (loans TAs and grants).
- Liaise with national and local governments and ADB HQ to facilitate invitation and participation of government officials to ADB training and conferences in India and abroad.
- Mentor and support junior staff.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the workplan.
You will need:
- Bachelors degree in finance business administration economics engineering public administration or related disciplines; preferably with advanced training.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience in portfolio management project administration budget preparation/monitoring and/or project processing activities related to loans and TA projects.
- Familiar with good industry practices and guidelines within area of expertise.
- Strong analytical interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
- Sound understanding of ADB procedures and practices related to TA and loan/grant project processing and administration including safeguards compliance.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency with computer-based applications.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL4.
Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.
- Paid leave (including parental)
- Medical and health benefits
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
- Retirement plan
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
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 residents of India.
Selected applicants will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
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 Staffs particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit sufficient funding to cover the renewed period and Staffs 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.
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