Description of Responsibilities
To assist the RM in handling loan/Technical Assistance (TA) processing and administration, portfolio management, sector work, and other general sector activities, covering public sector operations, with focus on areas relating to infrastructure, energy and water sectors.
For more details about the position, visit www.adb.org/Employment/Local/default.asp
Reporting Arrangement
The position reports to the Country Director.
Selection Criteria
Specific criteria include
- suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned at the required level
- bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Economics, and other relevant disciplines; advanced degree will be preferred
- at least 6 years of relevant professional experience with demonstrated knowledge of infrastructure, energy and water sectors, and project management
- sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures
- experience in project planning, feasibility analysis, construction supervision, and contract management is desirable
- understanding and knowledge of FIDIC conditions of Contract will be an advantage
- strong interpersonal skills and teamwork and ability to develop rapport internally and externally in a multicultural environment
- strong conceptual skills and ability to identify issues and appropriate actions at the field office level
- strong planning and organizing skills to handle a multitude of tasks under given timelines
- proficiency in computers, especially word processing, spreadsheets, and information technologies required
- complete familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes
- strong oral and written communication skills; good writing and speaking skills in English language are essential
- reasonable proficiency in local language and familiarity with local institutions desirable
The Asian Development Bank's vision is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. The advertised position is a local staff position with a local remuneration package. It is open only to persons who are nationals and residents of Bangladesh. The position is for a 3-year fixed term appointment ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for Bangladesh Resident Mission, ADB staff may be required to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management
Send application quoting Ref. No. EXT-NO-08-004-BRM
by 26 November 2008 to:
Country Director
Bangladesh Resident Mission
Asian Development Bank
Plot E-31, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar
Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
GPO#2100, Dhaka , Bangladesh
Fax: +880 2 815 6018/6019
E-mail: adbbrm@adb.org
Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value and women are actively encouraged to apply. Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact short listed candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.