Project Officer

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This vacancy is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Uzbekistan.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB’s overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.

ADB will be rolling-out its operating model which may result in the change of department/group and/or reporting arrangement(s). By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new operating model (NOM).

Overview

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 68 members.

The position is assigned in the Uzbekistan Resident Mission (URM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). CWRD is responsible for maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Central and West Asia region. URM is responsible for policy dialogue, country reporting, country strategy and program formulation, regional cooperation, portfolio management, project administration, economic and sector work, financial and administrative activities, coordination of ADB's activities with the government, donors, nongovernment organizations, academic institutions, private sector, and other members of civil society, and external relations and information dissemination. The position will also contribute to the AFNR sector group.

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Job Purpose

Project Officer will provide in-depth technical support to the development, implementation, and coordination of ADB’s agriculture, food, nature and rural development (AFNR) sector. The incumbent will lead and ensure that implementation of assigned projects and technical assistance (TA) are satisfactory based on technical, safeguards, financial management, contract award, and disbursement performance parameters and adherent to ADB’s respective policies, procedures, and controls.

The incumbent will provide support to the ADB URM in processing of sovereign and non-sovereign operations, portfolio management, undertaking thematic and AFNR sector work. The incumbent is expected to have regular interactions with government agencies, non-government organizations, development partners, private sector entities, academic institutions, and other members of civil society organizations to identifying partnership and/or investment opportunities and supporting policy development in AFNR sector and effective assessment of projects and programs in Uzbekistan.

The incumbent will report to Country Director, URM, and for sector matters, to the Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development, South, Central and West Asia Team. The staff will also work with designated International Staff.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

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.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.