Overview
Lead the identification, development, approval, and implementation of digital development projects. Contribute to country program strategies and monitor development impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inputs for preparing a pipeline of digital development projects.
- Undertake country diagnostic studies and analysis.
- Lead the internal project approval process.
- Support operational departments for processing and implementation of digital projects.
- Lead and undertake the implementation of digital technology for development programs and projects.
- Support DMC governments in implementing digital programs and capacity development efforts.
- Manage strategic partnerships with experts.
- Develop knowledge products and conduct knowledge sharing activities.
- Participate in and contribute to relevant learning events.
- Maintain and share knowledge of latest best practices.
- Develop ADB digital development strategies and implement them.
- Provide strategic inputs and comment on projects, policy and other papers.
- Draft, review and provide comments on project, policy and other papers.
- Participate in country teams for planning and programming purposes.
- Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
- Manage the performance of reporting staff.
- Provide inputs to reports, briefing materials, and presentations.
Required Experience
At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the digital development sector, preferably in the international development sector. International experience working in several countries. Knowledge of digital technologies covering digital public infrastructure such as national broadband networks, data centers, digital identity, spatial data infrastructure, data exchange and data platforms, and interoperability, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Experience in digital transformation and related business process re-engineering and change management. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required.
Qualifications
A University degree relevant to digital/information technologies; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
