Senior Evaluation Specialist

Job Vacancy | Monday, November 25, 2024

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  • Reference Number 240805 Position Level IS 5 Department Independent Evaluation Department Division Sector and Project Division, IED Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, November 25, 2024 Closing Date Tuesday, December 10, 2024 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

    Are you looking to have a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

    Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

    The position of Senior Evaluation Specialist is assigned to the Sector and Project (IESP) Division within the Independent Evaluation Department. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

    The division focuses on evaluations and validations at the project and sector levels and on sovereign and non-sovereign operations, covering sectors such as energy, transport, water, urban, finance, and agriculture and natural resources. You will report to the Director, IESP, and will oversee national and administrative staff and consultants.

    Your Role

    As a Senior Evaluation Specialist, you will be responsible for independent evaluations of sovereign and non-sovereign operations. You will lead and contribute to evaluation, knowledge management, and capacity-building activities, focusing on sector and project-level evaluations. The specialist evaluates ADB policies and business processes, addressing thematic issues across sectors, in infrastructure, finance sector development, and private sector development, following the department's protocols and work program.

    You will:

  • Lead or help prepare high-level: (i) country-sector program evaluations and validations; (ii) cross cutting corporate, sector-wide and thematic evaluations, focusing on infrastructure and finance sector development and private sector operations; and (iii) the Annual Evaluation Review report.
Lead or help prepare systematic reviews, synthesis notes, topical or working papers and other evaluation products, focusing on sectors covered by the division. Prepare project and technical assistance performance evaluation reports for sectors covered by the division. Contribute to joint evaluation activities with development partners. Lead or contribute to the preparation and quality assurance on validations of project completion reports for sectors covered by the division. Provide comments on draft evaluation reports and ADB operational documents according to your skills and specialization. Disseminate evaluation findings and promote learning from evaluations in ADB, among development partners and developing member countries; and Perform other tasks as assigned by the Division Director or responsibilities reflected in your work plan.

Qualifications

You will need:

Master's Degree, or equivalent, in public administration, engineering, finance, business administration, economics or development studies; a university degree in any of these fields and at least 5 years of specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered. At least 10 years of relevant experience in private sector operations, infrastructure or finance sector development. Experience in project, sector and country/regional operations (e.g., country portfolio and program, institutions, policy) and development evaluation and outreach in developing countries; Relevant experience in the Asia-Pacific region. Expertise in a specific sector/theme area or range across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area: private sector operations, infrastructure and finance sector development. Familiarity with development strategy, policy, issues, and practices, in a multilateral or bilateral context is desired. Knowledge toward applied research and preparing evaluations is desired; conduct country/sector/project-level analysis including operational, economic, institutional and policy analysis and reforms, macroeconomics, economic and financial analysis. Good oral and written skills in English. Perform as a team leader, exercising guidance, coordination, and planning responsibilities over a multi-disciplinary unit. Conceptualize and evaluate complex development issues and to manage and dialogue on these topics; and Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 5.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

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