Social Sector Specialist (Education)

Undertake analytical, thematic and sector work in education; identify, develop, process, implement and administer loans, Technical Assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the education sector and technical, vocational education and training (TVET). Contribute to the development of education sector policy in DMCs. Work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical task.

a. Strategy and planning

• Provide information and analyses towards the development of strategies for the education sector and TVET projects in Developing Member Countries (DMCs) in consultation with relevant government agencies and Resident Missions (RMs).
• Undertake policy dialogue with government on education policy and sector reforms.
• Participate in country teams and provide inputs on education sector issues for country partnership strategies (CPS).
• Prepare sector assessment and roadmaps to guide educator sector activities in DMCs.
• Conduct economic, thematic and sector work (sector studies, sector policy papers) in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction
• Coordinate with RMs for consistency of approach, exchange of experiences, and continuous improvement of practices and integration of education sector policy commitments to the management of projects

b. Project management

 

• Develop, design and administer loan and technical assistance (TA) projects in the education sector and TVET
• Identify opportunities for ADB assistance projects in the education sector in DMCs
• Liaise and coordinate with development agencies on program loans and investment projects
• Integrate ADB’s policies and guidelines in the design and implementation of education sector projects
• Provide advice to executing agencies on project preparation and implementation

c. Knowledge sharing

• Participate in and contribute to internal and external training and conferences on the education sector and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
• Prepare and disseminate knowledge products.

d. Staff supervision

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance
• Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff

Master’s Degree or equivalent in the Social Sectors or other related fields; or University degree in the Social Sectors or other related fields and at least 5 years ADB work experience

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the education sector and TVET and in project administration
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in development in several countries.

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Regularly shares knowledge on new international best practice trends in comparator situations
• Proactively applies relevant international best practices to own work
• Convinces others to adopt international best practice by explaining the situational relevance and benefits

Client Orientation

• Helps colleagues work effectively with clients in different contexts and from diverse backgrounds and country situations
• Adapts own approach and style when interacting with clients, as opposed to requiring them to adapt
• Draws upon international best practice in exploring solutions with clients
• Confirms the clients’ understanding and agreement before progressing

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Draws on own and others’ multi-country experience to identify viable courses of action when conducting analyses
• Helps internal and external clients achieve quality results beyond presenting problems and precedent
• Highlights possible solutions for project issues based on relevant multi-country and/or multi-client experience
• Regularly contributes insights and experiences to colleagues in the Division to help them achieve quality results
• Overcomes unexpected difficulties and challenges to produce desired outcomes

Working Together

• Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
• Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
• Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
• Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Checks the audience’s level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
• Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
• Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution based on lessons and multi-country experience
• Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents

Innovation and Change

• Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
• Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
• Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
• Vocalizes early support for change
• Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area

The position reports to: Director, Human and Social Development Division (SAHS)

The following staff positions report to the Social Sector Specialist (Education): National Staff and Administrative Staff

Women are encouraged to apply.