Senior Project Officer (Energy)
Job Vacancy | Friday, December 6, 2024
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- Reference Number 240854 Position Level NS 3 Department Sectors Group Division Energy Sector Office Location Pakistan Resident Mission Date Posted Friday, December 6, 2024 Closing Date Friday, December 20, 2024 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
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 Senior Project Officer (Energy) is assigned to the Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE) within the Sectors Group (SG). SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.SG-ENE leads ADB’s energy sector operations. The office manages policy development, oversight of strategy implementation, knowledge management, budget management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the energy sector. SG-ENE is also responsible for implementing ADB’s corporate initiatives: the Emerging Areas, Energy Transition, and partnering with the G7 countries, on the G7-led Energy Transition Mechanism and Partnerships (ETMP) programs, in select countries.
You will be based at our Pakistan Resident Mission in Islamabad.
You will have a primary reporting line to the designated International Staff or Director, SG-ENE and a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, PRM. You may oversee administrative staff.
Your Role
As a Senior Project Officer (Energy), you will actively contribute to SG-ENE and PRM by supporting or leading loan/TA processing and administration, portfolio management, sector work, with focus on the energy and related sectors, including public and private sector operations, undertake assigned responsibilities professionally using substantial and diverse experience, undertake a variety of assignments, deliver knowledge product, and generally work with limited supervision. You will contribute independently to SG-ENE and PRM by covering all or a combination of the following functions in energy and related sectors, taking the lead role in the processing and administration of assigned loans & TAs, under the guidance of the Sector Director, Country Director and international sector specialists.You will:
- Contribute to sector work in the field by assisting in conducting research, updating information on the assigned sector, analyzing financial, institutional or economics uses, and preparing reports on the subjects. Capture and utilize diverse knowledge sources to contribute to advanced knowledge and experience. Assist in the preparation of sector assessments within the context of development aid effectiveness and national sector strategy to be utilized for programming purposes.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in electrical engineering; master’s degree or equivalent would be preferred.At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation of energy and related sectors, and at least 4 years of supervisory experience in the energy sector. Experience & knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning / feasibility analysis / detailed design / project implementation / construction supervision / contract management) is desirable. Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures. Good knowledge on private sector operations in the energy infrastructure, including public private partnership, and associated financial structuring of investment projects and procedures for identification, planning, implementation, and operations. Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes. Effective report-writing and communication skills in English. Ability to mentor junior National Staff (NS) and Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review. Ability to liaise and work effectively with government officials within own work location. Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member. Strong oral and written communications skills. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for NS3.
Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s 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 vacancy is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Pakistan.
ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.
This is a fixed term appointment with the option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 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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