Principal Private Sector Development Specialist
Lead private sector development initiatives at ADB.
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Overview
Lead private sector development initiatives at ADB.
You have:
- Lead efforts in private sector development and public-private partnerships through various modalities of ADB assistance.
- Develop country partnership strategies and project pipelines with PSD components for sovereign operations.
- Collaborate in the creation of bankable projects for ADB's advisory and non-sovereign operations.
- Manage relationships with clients in the public and private sectors.
- Support ADB's knowledge services related to investment climate and private sector development.
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 Principal Private Sector Development Specialist is assigned to the Office of the Director General (SAOD) within the South Asia Department (SARD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Regional Head, Private Sector Development of the South Asia Department and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Principal Private Sector Development (PSD) Specialist, you will lead SARD's efforts to accelerate private sector development including public-private partnerships (PPP) through all modalities of ADB assistance including sovereign financing, non-sovereign financing and advisory operations. You will be involved in (i) the development of country partnership strategies and project pipeline with PSD components for sovereign operations, (ii) the conceptualization, screening and identification of opportunities for supporting private sector led growth and private sector participation (including public-private partnerships) in ADB's assistance program, (iii) the support to ADB's PSD operations including PSD-related capacity building, creating enabling environment for the private sector, project preparation and transaction advisory services, and non-sovereign financing, (iv) the upstream works of creating long-term value and bankable projects for ADB's advisory and non-sovereign operations including providing private sector feedback for policy reforms supported by ADB's sovereign operations, (v) the support to ADB's knowledge services from the perspective of investment climate, private sector development, and public-private partnerships, and (vi) the development and management of relationship with existing and potential clients in the public and private sector.
You will:
a. Strategy and Planning
b. Business Development
c. Investment and Operation
d. External Relations and Coordination
e. Knowledge Services
f. Staff Supervision and Team Building
Qualifications
You will need
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.
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful public-private partnership project you have managed? | This question assesses your experience and capability in managing collaboration between the public and private sectors. | Highlight specific projects, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved. |
| What strategies would you implement to enhance private sector participation in development projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategic thinking and knowledge about private sector involvement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that projects align with sustainable development goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to build a team to achieve a project goal. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you foresee in private sector development in Asia and how would you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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