Overview
Support the formulation and articulation of public sector policies, strategies, and public management issues. Engage with ADB member countries and support administration of loans, provide technical assistance, and non-lending products and services to grow fiscal and sector reforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Support PSMG's strategic and operational work on public sector management reforms, including project identification, preparation, appraisal, and documentation.
- Lead or contribute to strategic planning, develop core expertise in new areas, and create solutions to all partners.
- Support teams and colleagues in adapting to the cultural and business norms of diverse clients and country situations and mentor colleagues in the delivery of policy-based programs and other projects.
- Support policy dialogue with government officials and other partners to improve public sector management and enhance government capacity.
- Lead the development, processing and administration of loan and TA projects in public sector management for governments at all levels in DMCs.
- Participate in country teams and provide or peer review inputs for Country Partnership Strategies, Country Operations and Country Programming/Portfolio Review Missions MOUs.
- Participate in interdepartmental working groups on public sector management issues.
- Coordinate with other sectors and departments for OneADB collaboration to improve development impact.
- Coordinate with other development partners and international agencies to improve assessments and development impact.
- Support in the review of portfolio performance and preparation of projects to promote quality and improve portfolio performance.
- Lead in providing guidance in identification and implementation of actions items needed to resolve implementation problems.
- Lead economic, thematic, and sector work on public sector management, support evaluations, and develop knowledge products on sustainable development, inclusive growth, green public financial management, poverty reduction, and macroeconomic management in DMCs.
- Handle closure of projects and completion processes and reports, and conduct consultations with governments on results and lessons learned.
- Contribute to advocacy, training, and knowledge-building on public sector management, while promoting solutions, technology, best practices, and cross-country insights to address development challenges in DMCs.
- Manage knowledge products and services work including peer reviews for the sector.
- Conduct internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, distribution, and knowledge building in the area of public sector management
- Manage the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
Required Experience
At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in public sector management at the national and sub-national level in a reputed research institution or in a multilateral agency. Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB. International experience working in development in several countries.
Qualifications
A University degree in economics, finance, public policy or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.