Deadline: 24 November 2021
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Unit Head, Project Administration in Kyrgyzstan. The duration of this post is 3 years.
The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Unit Head, Project Administration will perform the following functions-
- Prepare annual portfolio management plans (i.e. contract awards, disbursements, project completion reports/TA completion report pipeline, etc.) for Kyrgyz Republic and monitor their achievements.
- Lead in the monitoring, periodic review and progress reporting of project and program implementation, compliance with covenants, achievements of management targets and desired development impact.
- Close coordination with the relevant sector divisions, and Project Administration in CWRD, identify and support implementation of initiatives to promote project quality and improve portfolio performance.
- Conduct periodic quarterly and country portfolio reviews, and report on portfolio performance with a close follow-up on agreed corrective actions, if any.
- Ensure timely submission by project executing agencies of required progress reports, financial and audit reports, procurement, and consultants’ recruitment documentation.
- Lead administration of delegated projects, with timely and accurate review of and advice on procurement, contract management, implementation arrangements, and disbursements to stakeholders.
- Provide support, as necessary, for the projects administered by HQ.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Master’s Degree in engineering, economics, or related fields.
- University in engineering, economics or related fields and at least 5 year’s specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
- At least 10 year’s relevant professional experience working in development across key sectors of ADB operations, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders experience in Kyrgyz Republic or Central Asia is preferred.
- Experience in the procurement and administration of large works and goods contracts; and with applicable accreditation for procurement and consulting service (for internal applicants, with Procurement Accreditation Skills Scheme (PASS) accreditation)
- Proficiency in multilateral development bank guidelines on procurement and recruitment of consultants as well as disbursements operations.
- Create knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multi-country experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Russian language is a plus.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit ADB.
