Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to have a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Transport Specialist is assigned to the Transport Sector Office within the Sectors Group. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, Transport Sector and will oversee national staff and administrative staff.

Your Role

The Transport Specialist contributes to articulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transport sector in developing member countries (DMCs). Process and administer transport sector assistance projects, technical assistance (TA), and non-lending products and services (NLPS) to support sustainable and efficient transportation initiatives. The incumbent will ensure proper project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation, and compliance with ADB’s policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and assistance-related documentations during the development and implementation of loans, TA, and NLPS for the transport projects. The incumbent will work closely with internal teams and resource departments, and externally with clients and supervise critical tasks, as may be assigned from time-to-time. The incumbent will report to the Director, SG-TRA and may supervise national staff (NS) and administrative staff (AS).

You will:

• Conduct dialogue with government officials and other stakeholders of DMCs on transport sector issues and projects and assist in preparing indicative country pipeline and monitoring report.
• Support project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation, and compliance with ADB’s policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and related documentations.
• Ensure that climate change impacts, sustainability, best engineering practices including high technology and appropriate technology, safety, and efficiency are realistically incorporated in project design for effective implementation.
• Support, or lead when assigned, the operations of transport sector in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations and Small Island Developing States, and emergency response of transport sector to disasters triggered by natural hazards.
• Work with borrowers/clients, provide guidance and assist in formulating, planning, and preparing high quality documents related to the projects (e.g., project concept papers, TA papers, RRP and linked documents).
• Assist Project Team Leaders (PTLs) in the above functions, as well as lead and coordinate such activities when assigned to be the PTL.
• Address issues raised as queries, comments, and suggestions from internal review including from senior management, and address issues raised by direct and indirect stakeholders.
• Liaise and coordinate with development agencies on loans, TA, and NLPS for compliance with ADB’s project preparation, appraisal, and implementation requirements.
• Closely coordinate with Regional Departments, Resident Missions, Office of Safeguards, and Climate Change Sustainable Development Department in identifying, developing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, and TAs for the Transport sector.
• Establish and maintain a monitoring system, report on project progress, and carry out such administrative tasks as are reasonably assigned in consonance with such functions.
• Actively participate in the network activities in transport sector, share knowledge, and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
• Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport and development issues.
• Lead, supervise, and support reporting staff, including their performance and development.
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff. Mentor junior staff and support their learning and integration into SG-TRA and across Sector Offices in effective ways.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in civil, highway, or transportation engineering, transport economics or finance, transport policy or planning, sustainable transport; or University degree in civil, highway, or transportation engineering, transport economics or finance, transport policy or planning, sustainable transport and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the transport sector including international work experience.
• Knowledge of transport and communications development issues in Asia. Good 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.
• Understanding and experience in the overall tasks needed in the preparation of investment projects, including project identification and conceptualization, analysis of relevant policies, preparing studies and reports, and coordination with external stakeholders, consultants, and government agencies. Experience in emergency assistance projects will be preferred.
• Skills and experience in working with teams of professionals such as for technical, social, and environmental safeguards, economic assessments, procurement, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficiency or advanced competency level in Client Orientation, Achieving Results and Problem Solving and Knowledge Sharing