Overview
Provide technical, operational, and coordination support to the Digital Sector Office in implementing ADB's digital transformation agenda, focusing on supporting ongoing digital operations and technical assistance in the Philippines, providing regional support on digital initiatives, and contributing to business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Support day-to-day operational support for digital components of ADB-financed projects and TAs in Philippines.
- Assist in preparing TORs, procurement packages, solution specifications, and evaluation reports for digital investments.
- Participate in project-related missions as part of the digital technical team.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of regional TAs related to digital public infrastructure, AI readiness, cross-border digital corridor work, digital skills, e-government modernization, and cybersecurity.
- Support harmonization of regional digital priorities and ensure consistent application of DIG guidance across countries.
- Participate in regional digital missions.
- Support DIG in identifying digital transformation opportunities in Philippines and the region.
- Assist in pipeline planning by preparing background inputs and analytical materials for project concept notes, technical assistance proposals, and upstream engagement.
- Contribute to stakeholder consultations and assessments of gaps and opportunities.
- Support donor coordination efforts by helping identify potential trust fund and cofinancing opportunities.
- Support DIG's engagement with Philippine government counterparts.
- Support organization of consultations, workshops, trainings, and steering committee meetings.
- Coordinate with development partners and private-sector actors.
- Support the development of digital knowledge products, case studies, and analytical work.
- Contribute to digital maturity assessments, mapping exercises, and baseline studies.
- Assist in disseminating DIG knowledge resources.
- Track global and regional trends relevant to Philippines's digital transformation.
- Ensure effective coordination between DIG-HQ, and sector divisions.
- Prepare briefing notes, mission documents, talking points, and progress reports.
- Maintain updated analytical inputs on Philippines' digital sector.
Required Experience
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in digital transformation, ICT project implementation, digital government, cybersecurity, data governance, or related areas.
- Experience supporting project implementation, procurement, and contract management for digital systems in a government or development context.
- Experience assisting in the identification, processing, and implementation of public-sector projects and TAs.
- Support regional workstreams and collaborate with multiple country teams.
- Coordination skills, with experience working directly with government agencies.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or relevant fields preferably with advanced training.
