Transport Specialist

As a Transport Specialist, you will contribute to the articulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transport sector in developing member countries (DMCs). You will process and administer transport sector assistance projects, technical assistance (TA), and non-lending products and services (NLPS) to support sustainable and efficient transportation initiatives. You will ensure proper project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation, and compliance with ADB’s policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and assistance-related documentations during the development and implementation of loans, TA, and NLPS for the transport projects. You will work closely with internal teams and resource departments, and externally with clients and supervise critical tasks, as may be assigned from time-to-time.

You will:

• Support project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation and compliance with ADB’s policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and related documentations. Ensure that sustainability, best engineering practices including high technology and appropriate technology, safety, and efficiency are realistically incorporated in project design for effective implementation.
• Provide guidance to borrowers/clients, and assist in formulating, planning, and preparing high quality documents related to the projects (e.g., project concept papers, TA papers, RRP and linked documents). Conduct dialogue with government officials and other stakeholders on transport sector issues and projects.
• Assist Project Team Leaders (PTLs) in the above functions, as well as lead and coordinate such activities when assigned to be the PTL.
• Address issues raised by direct and indirect stakeholders as well as queries, comments, and suggestions from internal review including from senior management.
• Monitor policy and document compliance of projects and programs during implementation.
• Establish and maintain a monitoring system, report on project progress, and carry out such administrative tasks as are reasonably assigned in consonance with such functions.
• Actively participate in the network activities in transport sector, share knowledge, and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
• Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport and development issues.

Qualifications:

You will need:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in civil, highway, or transportation engineering, transport economics or finance, transport policy or planning, sustainable transport; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the transport sector including international work experience.
• Knowledge of transport and communications development issues in Asia. Good 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.
• Understanding and experience in the overall tasks needed in the preparation of investment projects, including project identification and conceptualization, analysis of relevant policies, preparing studies and reports, and coordination with external stakeholders, consultants, and government agencies. Experience in emergency assistance projects will be preferred.
• Skills and experience in working with teams of professionals such as for technical, social, and environmental safeguards, economic assessments, procurement, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient or advanced competency level in Client Orientation, Achieving Results and Problem Solving and Knowledge Sharing.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/240744