Principal Markets Development Advisory Officer
Overview
Provide technical, operational and advisory support to strategic priorities in private sector development, including promotion of public-private partnership and development of new markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and/or contribute to the planning, implementation and monitoring of strategic priorities, work programs, and initiatives in support of PSD initiatives.
- Plan, lead and undertake research, analysis and advisory work on PPP, PSD and related policy and sector specific issues.
- Provide technical review and strategic inputs to operational documents.
- Support Regional and Sector Departments in identifying, developing, and implementing PPP and PSD solutions.
- Contribute to and support knowledge management activities.
- Provide knowledge/research support to external and internal clients.
- Monitor and analyze ADB's PPP/PSD-related data, targets, and performance indicators.
- Contribute and participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives.
- Support delivery of PPP/PSD-related training programs.
- Facilitate collaboration and coordination among various departments and stakeholders.
- Assist in developing and maintaining partnerships with institutions and agencies involved in PPPs.
- Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of operational processes, systems and institutional coordination mechanisms.
- Lead and/or oversee the programming, administration, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of AP3F TA projects and other activities related to trust fund management.
- Provide guidance, mentoring and quality assurance support to junior local staff, projects teams and consultants.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by the supervisors.
Required Experience
At least 10 years relevant work experience and at least 6 years of supervisory experience; related experience in international agencies will be preferred. Strong analytical and due diligence skills in relation to PPP-related policies and infrastructure projects. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of broad issues of PPP policy, project development and infrastructure finance. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of ADB operational processes and procedures. Experience in assisting preparation and structuring of PPP/transaction advisory services (TAS) projects which will be financed by commercial financing including project finance. Proven ability to undertake detailed research and analysis on PPP/TAS-related issues, including PPP policy and enabling environment; the government's capacity to develop, prepare, procure and monitor infrastructure projects with PPP; and project's technical, financial and legal aspects.
Qualifications
Master's degree or equivalent in business administration, economics, finance or other relevant fields; or bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance or other relevant fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.