Principal Evaluation Specialist

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Principal Evaluation Specialist is assigned to the Thematic and Country Division (IETC) within the Independent Evaluation Department (IED). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. IETC gives feedback on performance and shares evaluation lessons. It prepares corporate thematic country and sector evaluations and validations. The division also evaluates projects and technical assistance primarily in public sector management and social sectors (education health and social protection).

You will report to Director IETC and will oversee Junior team members.

Your Role

As Principal Evaluation Specialist you will lead evaluations at the corporate thematic and country levels and support the related knowledge outreach and sharing of this work. You will focus on macroeconomic and fiscal policy public sector management and policy-based lending (PBL) including budget support programs like countercyclical support sector development and disaster financing.

You will:

• Lead evaluations and quality assurance reviews of social sector projects (education health and social protection).
• Lead on evaluating institutional and thematic issues related to modalities like PBL and countercyclical support for budget support ensuring best practices in evaluation methods during economic downturns pandemics and natural disasters.
• Lead the Validation of Country Program Reviews and Country Assistance Program Evaluations.
• Prepare synthesis notes topical papers and other evaluation products involves a focus on social sectors. These sectors include education health and social protection. Additionally the preparation may also focus on macroeconomic issues fiscal policy public debt and other aspects of public sector management.
• Prepare project and Technical Assistance (TA) performance evaluation reports and quality assurance reviews on public sector management and social sectors (education health and social protection).
• Provide comments on draft evaluation reports and ADB operational documents.
• Share evaluation findings to promote learning within ADB development partners and member countries while building networks with evaluation departments of other multilateral development banks.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Division Director or tasks that may be assigned as reflected in your work plan.

You will need:

• Masters degree in economics public policy and public administration finance business administration development studies social sciences or relevant fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered
• At least 12 years of relevant development and/or operational experience is required including economic policy dialogue at the corporate country sector and thematic level. Additionally you should have at least 6 years of experience in development evaluation including project-level and outreach in developing countries. Furthermore they have at least 3 years of experience in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Advanced skills in domain expertise in public sector management and public financial management with applied microeconomics experience.
• Advanced skills in development evaluation theory methods and practice including project and evaluation management.
• Advanced English competencies with experience in evaluation communication engagement and knowledge sharing.
• Experienced team leader exercising management coordination and planning responsibilities over diverse unit and mentor team members.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff level (TI3).

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period this appointment may at the option of ADB be extended once for up to 2 years converted to a regular appointment or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staffs particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staffs performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

1) Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening.

2) The actual position title and grade will be based on your qualifications experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected applicants.

3) Location

• International staff ADB Headquarters Manila Philippines.

About Us

ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive resilient and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives build quality infrastructure and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966 ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members50 from the region.

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