Energy Specialist

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Coordinate, implement and administer loans, technical assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the energy sector. Contribute to the development of energy sector policy in Afghanistan. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, acting as the energy sector focal point for the joint venture HQ and AFRM team.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Strategy and Planning

• Provide information and analyses towards the development of policy and strategies for the energy sector in Afghanistan in consultation with relevant government agencies.
• Contribute information and analyses to interdepartmental working groups on the energy sector.

1. Project Management

• Act as the energy sector focal point for the energy sector joint venture HQ and AFRM team.
• Develop, process, and administer non complex loan and TA projects in the energy sector.
• Identify opportunities for ADB assistance projects in the energy sector.
• Integrate ADB’s policies and guidelines in the design and implementation of energy sector projects.
• Provide advice to executing agencies on project preparation, and administration.

1. Knowledge Sharing

• Participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences on the energy sector and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.

1. Staff Supervision

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in engineering, economics, business administration, social sciences or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

4. 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 the energy sector; strong project administration and/or economic analysis skills would be an advantage
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in development in several countries

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to the energy sector and poverty reduction
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to the energy sector
- Uses technical expertise to advise and support the country team and the government in developing policy, and in project design

Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs in Afghanistan (e.g. government agencies, private sector parties, NGOs)
- Able to work effectively with clients
- Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements

Achieving Results
- Ensures own work contributes to achieving CWID/AFRM’s results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target
- Prioritizes own and others' work to achieve key results areas

Working Together
- Develops the team skills of team members
- Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Facilitates conflict resolution within the team

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop
- Empowers staff to make improvements
- Encourages the team to learn from each other

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to: Director, Infrastructure Division (CWID) and/or Country Director,
Afghanistan Resident Mission (AFRM)

The following staff positions report to the Energy Specialist:
National Officers and Administrative Staff

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position advertised is for the Afghanistan Resident Mission (AFRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the duty station at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS08-270(2)-AFRM and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 10 November 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications. If an external candidate is selected, ADB reserves the right to appoint that candidate to a level commensurate to his/her qualification and experience.

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 shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.