Senior Investment Officer - People's Republic of China - ADB - Asian Development Bank, Closing Date Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Senior Investment Officer - 
People's Republic of China - 
ADB - Asian Development Bank, 
Closing Date Wednesday, June 7, 2017

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This position is for outposting to the People's Republic of China Resident Mission (PRCM). This vacancy is a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is open only to nationals and residents of the People's Republic of China.

Job Purpose

Provide technical support and coordination to the Infrastructure Finance Division 2 (PSIF 2) of the Private Sector Operations Department in the processing of ADB’s private sector investments and technical assistance in the People’s Republic of China (PRC)

Responsible for client relationship, project development, processing, and administration. Supervises and reviews the work of junior staff and quality of work outputs, guiding staff and defining tasks.

Lead the identification, development, implementation and administration of private sector infrastructure financing projects to contribute to ADB’s developmental directions for the private sector and the overall goal of reducing poverty.

Expected Outcomes

Strategy and Planning

• Facilitate discussions with the potential private sector sponsors for project development, processing and monitoring.
• Contribute to the development of policy and strategies for ADB’s developmental goals for the private sector in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
• Lead in developing a pipeline of private sector infrastructure projects.

Project Processing

• Assist in the identification, development and processing of projects to be considered for private sector infrastructure financing, undertaking the needed due diligence, risk analysis and mitigation work towards the structuring of loans, equity investment, guarantees or other forms of assistance.
• Undertake the implementation and administration of private sector infrastructure programs and projects, ensuring compliance with required guidelines, policies and procedures as well as agreed covenants and reporting requirements.
• Lead credit and financial due diligence by developing financial models and in general assessing the risk and credit profile of proposed infrastructure investments in the form of debt, equity and guarantees, and reviewing contracts and project documents.
• Analyze financial statements and financial projections/models; perform sensitivity analysis and stress testing and make necessary recommendations.
• Lead due diligence missions and provide technical support and recommendations to Team Leaders in negotiations with project developers, sponsors, and financiers to facilitate the financial closing of transactions and implement projects.
• Negotiate with project developers, sponsors, and financiers to facilitate the implementation of transactions and underlying projects.
• Represent ADB in specific transactions with external technical advisors, consultants and lawyers
• Lead relevant sector, and country research, as needed, as a part of transaction risk assessment and make recommendations to the project team leader
• Collaborate with the Office of Risk Management and the Safeguards Specialists to address credit-related and safeguard issues in respect of transactions under processing.
• Prepare presentation materials and discuss issues in the Investment Committee meetings and other meetings.

Others

• Provide assistance in project administration, as needed, by participating in review missions; supervising the disbursement of approved investments; participating in negotiations with project developers, sponsors, and financiers; and analyzing progress reports from review missions.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in the incumbent’s workplan

Core Competencies

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Independently performs more complex technical tasks without supervision
• Demonstrates breadth and depth of job relevant knowledge and skills
• Builds networks within the team to ensure they benefit from, share and leverage knowledge

Client Orientation

• Flexibly delivers services and solutions to better meet client needs
• Develops trusting relationships with internal and external clients leading to mutually satisfactory relationships
• Understands current and emerging client issues prior to proposing solutions
• Regularly collects client feedback and implements suggestions to address issues

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Proposes practical measures to address significant and unexpected problems and challenges
• Remains sensitive and alert to the views of different stakeholders and their influence on outcomes
• Identifies risks and proposes ideas for how they can be managed
• Formulates recommendations to address deficiencies when results are not achieved

Working Together

• Addresses team members not contributing to required standards
• Commits to delivering timely and high quality work to assist in the team’s success
• Develops and maintains good internal and external peer and senior level relationships
• Helps teams understand common features to build rapport and overcome challenges

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Provides stakeholders with the level and quality of information required to achieve outcomes
• Encourages others to seek long-term solutions to address feedback opposed to focusing on immediate concerns or reactions
• Uses knowledge to equip clients and staff for more effective outcomes
• Designs and implements project and program knowledge and services

Innovation and Change

• Consistently seeks more effective and practical ways for the Departmental delivery of services, products, and processes
• Proposes new ways to improve the quality and relevance of products and services
• Includes the core benefits and reasons for change when developing comprehensive change roll out plans
• Influences and persuades decision makers by presenting business cases supporting the proposed changes

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Management, Finance and/or Engineering; or Bachelor’s degree in Management, Finance and/or Engineering and at least 5 years as incumbent National Staff (for ADB staff)

Relevant Experience

Work experience

• At least 10 years of work experience in preferably in project finance or corporate finance, and at least 6 years of supervisory experience

Technical knowledge

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Bank operational processes and procedures.
• Proven ability to undertake research and analysis on difficult but well defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in organizing and analyzing the data; and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
• Good analytical thinking with ability to comprehend causal links, make pros and cons analysis, and analyze factors to reach a decision.
• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English

People and leadership skills

• Able to mentor junior National Staff (NS) and/or Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Reporting Relationships

• Supervisor: The staff will report to Director PSIF2 and/or designated International Staff (IS) of PSOD on substantive technical, policy-related and operational aspects. For administrative matters, both Director PSIF2 and/or designated IS of PSOD and Country Director, PRCM are to be consulted.
• The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
  • Administrative Staff
  • National Staff (NS1-NS2)

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