Senior Economics Officer

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This is a fixed term appointment with the option to renew for an initial period of 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 a medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.

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

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 Tajikistan Resident Mission (TJRM) 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. TJRM 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.

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Job Purpose

The Senior Economics Officer will assist in providing technical knowledge in economics; conducting economic analysis and forecasting; monitoring economic and political progress; maintaining and managing databases; and administering relevant technical assistance (TA) projects. The incumbent will report to the Country Director and/or designated International Staff and will also have a matrix reporting line to the Regional Lead Economist for CWRD for economic analysis of country partnership strategies; country economic monitoring and economics-related analytical work. The position may supervise Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for NS3-NS4.

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.