Overview
Lead and oversee the formulation and articulation of policy and strategies on water and urban sector, engage with the government in policy dialogue, and conduct ADB's activities to support sector policies and reforms in Pakistan.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the processing and administration of loans, grants, and TAs on WUD.
- Lead the development and design of new lending projects and programs in the sector.
- Collaborate with other sector offices, PSOD/OMDP and departments in ADB.
- Lead the assessment of WUD sector policies, strategies, and programs.
- Contribute in PRM's CPS process.
- Identify the priority areas of WUD in the country or region.
- Ensure coordination between HQ and PRM.
- Oversee and ensure quality and compliance of WUD sector lending and non-lending products and operations.
- Oversee and facilitate effective liaison and coordination with development partners.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external partners.
- Respond to external inquiries.
- Lead the development and dissemination of knowledge products.
- Lead, supervise, and support reporting staff.
- Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in the water and urban sector and municipal service improvement, and in project preparation and administration of projects, practical knowledge, and experience in integration of financial, economic, social, institutional, and safeguard requirements and issues in project design and execution. International experience working in several countries. Broad experience preparing investment projects and analysis of relevant development policies, including knowledge on procurement and consultant recruitment process. Demonstrated team leadership or managerial skills and experience leading professionals, teams, and missions for technical matters and projects processing/implementation. Significant expertise within a specific area of ADB's operations (economic, sector, or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area.
Qualifications
Master's Degree, or equivalent, in civil engineering, environmental engineering, urban and regional planning, urban and environmental management, or economics; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.