Overview
The Senior Project Officer (Energy) will contribute to loan/TA processing and administration, portfolio management, and sector work in the energy and related sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to sector work by conducting research, updating information, analyzing data, and preparing reports.
- Capture and utilize diverse knowledge sources to contribute to advanced knowledge and experience.
- Assist in the preparation of sector assessments for programming purposes.
- Lead the processing and administration of assigned loans and TAs, coordinating with stakeholders.
- Support the integration of energy transition priorities into sector assessments and project designs.
- Support upstream energy sector pipeline development.
- Participate in processing and fact-finding missions.
- Monitor project progress and prepare project performance reports.
- Prepare and update forecasts of contract awards & disbursements.
- Identify and address project issues through interactions with stakeholders.
- Prepare internal procurement papers and review procurement documents.
- Provide advice to government ministries and sector entities on ADB guidelines.
- Resolve complex discussions between parties during project administration.
- Conduct analyses using best relevant practices to support innovative solutions.
- Implement and disseminate solutions to solve implementation and project administration challenges.
- Assist EAs in areas listed for projects administered by various sector divisions.
- Prepare Project Completion Reports and TA Completion Reports.
- Support or participate in Project Review or Country Portfolio Review missions.
- Provide support for policy dialogues with government.
- Maintain cooperation with other DPs and undertake consultations.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge base of future government investment plans and processes.
- Prepare inputs for sector database for portfolio management.
- Support the preparation or updating of sector knowledge management plan and dissemination of knowledge products.
- Help organize, contribute to, support, and participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
- Organize and conduct training workshops for EAs.
- Mentor junior staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation of energy and related sectors, and at least 4 years of supervisory experience. Experience & knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning / feasibility analysis / detailed design / project implementation / construction supervision / contract management) is desirable. Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures. Good knowledge on private sector operations in the energy infrastructure, including public private partnership, and associated financial structuring of investment projects and procedures for identification, planning, implementation, and operations. Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in electrical engineering; preferably with Master's degree or equivalent.
