Young Professional (Energy)

1. JOB PURPOSE:

To provide assistance to identify, develop, implement loans, technical assistance (TA) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the energy sector. Independently complete assigned tasks, which are generally non-routine, within clearly defined standards and with regular supervision.

2. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A university degree, preferably at post graduate level or its equivalent, from a top ranked school, in electrical/electronics engineering or related fields covering clean energy, climate change, energy policy, renewable energy, and/or hydropower energy

3. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Not more than 32 years old (must be born on or after 1 December 1976) upon joining ADB
• Able to work with others of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds
• No close relatives in ADB
• International experience working on any one or a combination of the following areas: clean energy, climate change, energy policy, renewable energy, and/or hydropower energy as related to ADB operations.

4. EXPECTED OUTCOMES

1. Strategy and Planning

• Assist and participate towards the development of policy and strategy in the energy sector.
• Apply own complex specialist knowledge on any one or a combination of the following areas: clean energy, climate change, energy policy, renewable energy, and/or hydropower energy to support others in research and analysis.

1. Project Management

• Assist and participate in the development, processing and administration of non-complex loan and TA projects in the energy sector.
• Support integration of ADB’s policies and guidelines in the design and implementation of energy sector projects.

1. Knowledge Sharing

• Support and contribute to internal and external training and conferences on the energy sector and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Commitment to Development in Asia and the Pacific
- Displays drive and commitment to ADB’s mission
- Understands clients’ needs and situations, and works in partnership
- Presents career path made demonstrating commitment to development

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can give help and advice to others based on their specialist area of knowledge and skills in relation to energy sector
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex work relating to energy sector
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems

Client Orientation
- Works to meet needs of clients according to ADB policy
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Adapts own style to suit clients preferences

Achieving Results
- Finds ways to reduce time and cost of completing work
- Monitors work and progress and makes improvements
- Works with others to overcome problems and find alternative ways to complete work when necessary

Working Together
- Provides practical support and encouragement for team members
- Encourages team members to work together and benefit from diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them
- Continuously finds new solutions to problems
- Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise

6. KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

a. Supervisor
	Director and/or designated Professional Staff	Work planning, performance feedback, results assessment, and personal development
b. External Clients
		Project management, knowledge sharing and capacity development
c. Internal Clients
		Support for operations coordination, project management, knowledge and information sharing

7. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to:

Director and/or designated Professional Staff

8. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

For details, visit Young Professionals Program

Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS08-241(2)-BPHR-PP and job title on subject line and attaching application form (available online) to email address YP-Info@adb.org no later than 30 November 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value and women are actively encouraged to apply.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.