Transport Specialist
Contribute to transport sector projects for sustainable development in Asia.
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Overview
Contribute to transport sector projects for sustainable development in Asia.
You have:
- Experience in project management in the transport sector.
- Familiarity with Asian Development Bank's policies and operational manuals.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external clients.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of additional Asian language preferred.
- A degree in transportation engineering, civil engineering or related field.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you looking to have 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 Transport Specialist is assigned to the Transport Sector Office within the Sectors Group. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Director, Transport Sector and will oversee national staff and administrative staff.
Your Role
The Transport Specialist contributes to articulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transport sector in developing member countries (DMCs). Process and administer transport sector assistance projects, technical assistance (TA), and non-lending products and services (NLPS) to support sustainable and efficient transportation initiatives. The incumbent 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. The incumbent 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. The incumbent will report to the Director, SG-TRA and may supervise national staff (NS) and administrative staff (AS).
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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 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 our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
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Additional Information
ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you successfully managed a transport project. | This question assesses your project management experience and ability to deliver results. | Provide a specific example of a project, your role, challenges faced, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with development policies in your work? | The interviewer is looking to understand your knowledge and adherence to policies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for stakeholder engagement in transport projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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