Senior Public-Private Partnership Officer - People's Republic of China - ADB - Asian Development Bank, Closing Date Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Senior Public-Private Partnership Officer
People's Republic of China
ADB - Asian Development Bank, 
Closing Date Tuesday, June 6, 2017

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This vacancy is a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is open only to nationals and residents of PRC.

Job Purpose

To provide hands-on operational and administrative support to the resident mission (RM). At this level, the incumbent is expected to take the assigned leading accountabilities as appropriate to the position, and should be able to demonstrate thorough, substantial and diverse experience, and ability to undertake a variety of public-private partnerships (PPPs) and Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) assignments.

Expected Outcomes

PPP operations

• Supervises and supports junior national staff and administrative staff to conduct their PPP duties in a smooth and timely manner.
• Plans and undertakes Office of Public-Private Partnership’s (OPPP) research work for specific themes and challenges related to PPP.
• Disseminates PPP expertise with internal/external clients by working together with junior national staff and administrative staff.
• Conducts due diligence and documentation related to PPP operations.
• Supports the RM’s PPP operations and actively contributes to ensuring the smooth interface between relevant departments in HQ and the RM with in-depth PPP expertise.
• Assists to implement and administer PPP-related facilities such as technical assistance (TAs), project development facilities (PDFs) and trust funds.
• Assists to develop and maintain the partnerships with institutions and agencies involved in the various aspects of PPPs.
• Participates in PPP-related missions as required.

TAS operations

• Supervises and supports junior national staff and administrative staff to conduct their TAS duties in a smooth and timely manner.
• Contributes to TAS marketing to obtain mandates for individual projects, in consultation with international staff.
• Supports to structure TAS projects by actively participating in relevant meetings with stakeholders.
• Co-works with international staff to create cash-flow models for sensitivity analysis of individual projects.
• Develops his/her own TAS human network with official agencies and private parties in developing member countries (DMCs), especially in the PRC, in consultation with international staff.
• Assists to accommodate efficient TAS co-works with relevant departments and actively contributes to ensuring the smooth interface between relevant departments in HQ and the RM with in-depth TAS expertise.
• Conducts due diligence and documentation related to TAS operations.
• Assists to administer TAS-related facilities of OPPP such as TAs, PDFs and trust funds.
• Participates in TAS-related mission as required.

Others

• Performs other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent’s work plan.

Core Competencies

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Applies updated advancements in own knowledge area to relevant tasks
• Applies knowledge and practical skills to independently perform some complex tasks
• Conveys the need to use updated project approaches

Client Orientation

• Delivers Divisional contributions across a variety of products and services to meet the needs of different clients
• Proposes options to clients that may better meet their needs than current approaches
• Defines and delivers to agreed standards with clients

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Conducts detailed research and analysis to determine appropriate methods for addressing the causes of issues
• Self-monitors achievement of results according to work plans
• Identifies different stakeholder needs and desired outcomes when planning for outcomes
• Independently solves problems and makes recommendations

Working Together

• Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
• Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
• Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
• Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Checks with audience’s level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
• Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
• Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution
• Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents

Innovation and Change

• Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
• Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
• Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
• Vocalizes early support for change
• Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related disciplines, preferably with Master's Degree or equivalent.

Relevant Experience

Work experience

At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation, and at least 5 years of supervisory experience.

Technical knowledge

• 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.
• In-depth expertise for structuring PPP/TAS projects and arranging market-oriented financial products including project finance.
• Proven ability to undertake detailed research and analysis on PPP/TAS-related issues, conduct project due diligence including sensitivity analysis with cash-flow models and project documentation, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data, and prepare notes, papers and reports.
• Proven ability to be familiar with market-oriented financial schemes for individual PPP/TAS projects.
• Proficiency in operating microcomputers and using ADB software packages, for performing word processing, spreadsheets, graphics and database applications.

People and leadership skills

• Able to mentor junior national staff and administrative staff to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review with daily hands-on guidance.
• Able to liaise and work effectively with staff within own work station and throughout ADB.
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Able to establish and maintain productive contacts with PPP/TAS stakeholders and consultants.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills.

Reporting Relationships

• Supervisor: Country Director and/or designated international staff
• The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
• Administrative Staff

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