Principal Country Specialist

Overview

The Principal Country Specialist will support the Country Director in leading the planning and implementation of country operations, with a focus on country programming, knowledge planning and management, and client engagement.

Tasks Summary

• Lead the formulation and implementation of country strategies, programs, and annual pipeline development.
• Lead the planning and implementation of knowledge products, events, solutions, and services.
• Support the origination and identification of sovereign, nonsovereign, and PPP operations.
• Establish and maintain relations with government officials and serve as the communication link between the Government of Pakistan and ADB.
• Represent ADB in conferences, seminars, and media interviews.
• Perform outreach on ADB's strategy and engagements to stakeholders.
• Be the focal point in Pakistan for coordination and cooperation with development partners.
• Support sector departments and thematic groups.
• Lead the design, processing, and administration of technical assistance activities.
• Lead and provide input on strategic and operational issues in ADB.
• Lead and support the preparation of documents for the Board and management.
• Lead and support quality assurance.
• Oversight of the finance and administration (F&A) team and other units, as required.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear directions and regular monitoring and feedback on performance, and encourage ongoing learning and development of staff.
• Undertake other tasks assigned and required.

Experience Requirements

• At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in economics; or strategics; development planning and programming; sector work; or and policy formulation, implementation, and coordination, including international experience working in development in several countries, including developing countries.
• Familiarity with ADB's operations, policies, and procedures, with strong operational experiences on leading ADB operations, country programming, and country partnership strategies an advantage.
• Experience collaborating with senior staff, management, and senior government officials.
• Experience supporting management, such as leading speech and briefing notes preparations.

Qualification Requirements

• Master's degree, or equivalent, in economics, finance, policy studies, engineering, or related subjects; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.

Other Details

Languages Required: • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: • This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date.

Work Modality: • You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Islamabad, Pakistan, and relocation is required.

Remuneration: