Overview
Contribute to energy sector operations in Sri Lanka by supporting loan/Technical Assistance (TA) processing and administration, portfolio management, sector work, and other general sector activities.
Tasks Summary
- Participate in project processing and administration as a project team member.
- Prepare project appraisal documents, organize and lead mission schedules, and collaborate closely with government counterparts and sector stakeholders.
- Provide technical inputs to project design across different subsectors of the power sector.
- Contribute to the processing and administration of energy sector loans and TAs.
- Engage with RM, HQ and field offices of ADB, government agencies, development partners (DPs), private sector partners, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor the progress of assigned projects and prepare project performance reports.
- Maintain a broad and up-to-date understanding of the energy sector.
- Prepare and update forecasts of contract awards and disbursements.
- Identify issues and take actions to address them.
- Manage the procurement process.
- Prepare memos for extension of loan closing dates, reallocation of loan proceeds, changes in scope and implementation arrangements, and other project administration tasks.
- Provide advice to government ministries, EAs and sector entities on ADB guidelines on procurement, recruitment of consultants, preparation of tender documents.
- Help resolve complex challenges in collaboration with EA/IA, government agencies, consultants, and contractors.
- Use consultative approaches and communication tools to understand and respond respectfully to client needs.
- Conduct analyses using relevant best practices.
- Try innovative approaches to face new situations or challenges.
- Implement innovative solutions to solve recurrent implementation and project administration challenges.
- Prepare Project Completion Reports and TA Completion Reports as assigned.
- Support or participate in Project Review or Country Operations Review missions.
- Provide support for policy dialogues with government on policy matters and institutional issues.
- Maintain cooperation with other DPs and undertake consultations with them.
- Contribute to sector work in the field through research, analysis, and outreach programs.
- Work closely with all key energy sector stakeholders.
- Maintain knowledge base of future government investment plans and approval processes.
- Represent ADB in meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Help conduct training workshops for EAs/IAs.
- Support the CD and other country office staff in relevant operational activities.
- Mentor junior staff to improve their individual performance and development.
- Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned.
Experience Requirements
- At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation of energy and related sectors.
- Work experience with power sector utilities or industries working closely with utilities would be an advantage.
- Experience of different stages of the project cycle (project planning / feasibility analysis / detailed design / project implementation / construction management / contract management) is desirable.
- Sound knowledge of government administrative procedures and the energy sector regulatory environment.
- Good knowledge of private sector operations in the energy infrastructure, including public private partnership, and associated financial structuring of investment projects and procedures for identification, implementation, and operations.
- Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement processes.
- Experience mentoring junior staff to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
- Experience liaising and working with government officials.
- Experience working with teams as a constructive team member.
Qualification Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, finance, economics, or equivalent, preferably with advanced training.
