Programs Officer

As a Programs Officer, you will undertake various tasks at the URM, focusing on country programming, operations, integrated country program and portfolio monitoring reports, regional cooperation, knowledge management, government, and donor coordination.

You will:

• Contribute as needed in the preparation and reviews of Country Partnership Strategy (CPS).
• Support preparation and conduct of Integrated Country Program and Portfolio Monitoring Missions and underlying background reports and aide memoires.
• Support Country Management Team (CMT) in preparing, coordinating, and delivering country program. Perform functions of CMT Secretariat under guidance of COH.
• Participate in discussions with the sovereign and non-sovereign clients on the details of the proposed program pipeline, and follow-up on issues with concerned stakeholders; and support in-country workshops for key government officials responsible for regional cooperation.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the processing of the overall grant and TA program; manage correspondence with the government on various policy matters, grant, and TA approvals.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing activities, data, and other inputs for the preparation of sector thematic studies, and act as a focal person to coordinate all co-financed programming operations.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Qualifications:

You will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public administration, or related fields, preferably with advanced training.
• At least 8 years’ relevant professional experience, including experience in country programming, government relations and donors coordination.
• Previous experience in similar position will be desirable.
• Sound technical knowledge of Government project approval procedures and administrative, political, and development issues specific to Uzbekistan, particularly regional cooperation issues.
• Proven ability to handle a multitude of tasks and to adhere to deadlines while producing professional-quality outputs.
• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/250084