Energy Specialist

Job Vacancy nearmejobs.eu Thursday, December 5, 2024

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make 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 Energy Specialist is assigned to the Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE) within the Sectors Group (SG) and will be initially assigned to the Emerging Areas Practice Team. SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.

SG-ENE leads ADB’s energy sector operations. The office manages policy development, oversight of strategy implementation, knowledge management, budget management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the energy sector. SG-ENE is also responsible for implementing ADB corporate initiatives in the: Emerging Areas, Energy Transition, and partnering with the G7 countries on the G7-led, Energy Transition Mechanism and Partnerships (ETMP) programs, in select countries.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated Director, SG-ENE and will oversee National Staff (NS) and Administrative Staff (AS).

Your Role

As an Energy Specialist, you will formulate and articulate energy sector policy and strategies, engage DMC governments in policy dialogue, and conduct ADB’s activities to support sector policy reforms, particularly on identifying opportunities for innovative solutions and approaches in line with ADB’s 2021 Energy Policy. You will support the identification, development, processing, and implementation of investment and TA projects and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the energy sector that contribute to ADB’s goal of reducing poverty. You will build effective partnerships with other departments such as Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership (OMDP), Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), and the Regional Departments (RDs), and with cofinancing units to deliver value-added services to the DMCs.

You will:

• Contribute to the development of policy and strategies in the energy sector for sustainable and low carbon development in the DMCs, in consultation with relevant government agencies and resident missions in the region. Collaborate with other sector offices and departments in ADB to propose integrated solutions in response to DMC needs.
• Conduct policy dialogue to assist governments to undertake energy sector reform, ensure efficient use of resources and encourage participation of the private sector.
• Prepare, process, and administer sub-regional and DMC specific loan, grant, and TAs in the energy sector with due attention to country’s development policies and projects’ impacts on climate change.
• Contribute to the development and design of new lending projects and programs in the energy sector, with particular focus on private sector development and PPPs.
• Provide guidance, advice, and comment on energy sector issues in the initiation, development, processing and administration of loans, grants, and TAs. Propose appropriate contract modalities and lead discussions on procurement issues including review of bidding documents, bid evaluation reports, and consultant recruitment.
• Ensure key technical, economic, financial, and cross-cutting issues are incorporated into projects.
• Closely coordinate with RDs, RMs, Office of Safeguards, and CCSD in identifying, developing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, and TAs for the energy sector.
• Oversee/ensure quality and compliance of lending and non-lending products and operations with respect to energy policy and strategies.
• Identify the priority areas in the energy sector in the region/countries assigned, undertake upstream and analytical work, and propose the modality and nature of the required loans and TA support.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with external partners for knowledge and project opportunities. Respond to external inquiries as needed.
• Contribute to internal and external training and conferences on climate change, clean energy and other relevant activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge sharing.
• Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its work.
• Supervise and support reporting staff, including their performance and development.
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff. Mentor junior staff and support their learning and integration into SG-ENE and SG in effective ways.
• Perform other duties as assigned and reflected in staff’s workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in engineering, economics, finance or business administration, or related fields; a University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Broad experience in the preparation of development projects and analysis of development policies, including knowledge of procurement and consultant recruitment.
• 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.
• Ability to perform effectively as a mission leader or team lead, exercising supervision, coordination, and planning responsibilities over multi-disciplinary team/unit.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS4.

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 the possibility of such 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 its Strategy 2030.

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