Overview
The Senior Public Sector Specialist will lead the formulation and articulation of public sector policy and strategies, engage with governments in policy dialogue, and undertake activities to support sector policy and reforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the formulation and articulation of public sector policy and strategies and public management issues.
- Engage Developing Member Country (DMC) governments in policy dialogue.
- Undertake ADB's activities to support sector policy and reforms.
- Lead in identifying, developing, processing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, technical assistance (TA) projects.
- Provide relevant stakeholders with necessary technical support and knowledge for projects.
- May be designated to lead the portfolio management and be responsible for project reviews.
- Provide oversight and guidance to project teams.
- Lead the strategic and operational development of the PSMG sector.
- Lead or contribute to strategic planning, identify and develop core expertise in emerging areas, and solutions delivery.
- Assist teams and colleagues in adapting to the cultural and business norms of diverse clients and country situations.
- Mentor colleagues in the design and delivery of policy-based programs and other projects.
- Lead in the dialogue with government officials and other stakeholders to improve public sector management and enhance government capacity.
- Lead/ Support the development, processing and administration of loan and TA projects in public sector management for governments at all levels in ADB DMCs.
- Take the role of mission leader and supervise the work of mission members.
- Participate in country teams and provide or peer review inputs for Country Partnership Strategies (CPSs), Indicative Country Pipeline Monitoring (ICPM), and updates.
- Participate in interdepartmental working groups on public sector management issues.
- Coordinate with other sectors and departments within ADB for OneADB collaboration.
- Coordinate with other development partners and international agencies for operational synergies.
- Lead in the review of portfolio performance and preparation of initiatives to promote project quality and improve portfolio performance.
- Lead in providing guidance and advice in identification and implementation of actions items needed to resolve implementation issues and problems.
- Effectively handle closure of projects and completion processes and reports.
- Conduct consultations with governments on results and lessons learned.
- Substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, training, dissemination and knowledge building around public sector management issues.
- Promote innovation and more effective ways for addressing key development constraints in ADB DMCs.
- Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.
Required Experience
- At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in public management, governance, institutional development or other related areas.
- International experience working in several countries.
- Broad experience in the preparation of projects and analysis of relevant policies, including knowledge on procurement and consultant recruitment.
- Demonstrated team leadership or managerial skills and experience leading professionals, teams, and missions for technical matters and projects processing/implementation.
- Significant 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.
- Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required.
- Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB.
Qualifications
• Master's degree, or equivalent, in Economics, Finance, Public Policy or other related fields; OR University degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy or other related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position.
