Jobs & Scholarships

Provide assistance, technical guidance and capacity building to: ensure compliance with ADB’s procurement (goods, works, and consulting services) policies and procedures; support improvements in the implementation performance of ADB portfolio of loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA); and assist in the establishment, harmonization and improvement of procurement policies and procedures, consistent with effective project management for ADB projects.

To provide in-depth technical expertise and operational support in project processing and implementation in the assigned sectors. At this level, the incumbent is expected to take the assigned accountabilities as appropriate to the position, and should be able to demonstrate thorough, substantial and diverse experience, ability to undertake a variety of assignments, and to generally work with minimal supervision.

To provide in-depth technical expertise in financial, budgetary, administrative and personnel functions of the Resident Mission. At these levels incumbents are expected to take on all the accountabilities as appropriate to their respective position, and should be able to demonstrate thorough, substantial and diverse experience, ability to undertake a variety of assignments, and to generally work with minimal supervision.

Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of COSO’s vision, strategy and work plan in support of overall ADB goals. Oversee the modernization of ADB’s procurement and consulting services policies and procedures. Advise and assist ADB’s operational departments on project preparation, performance, and implementation. Supervise the provision of a range of training activities in the areas of project preparation, performance, procurement, consulting services, and business opportunities. Anticipate the Office resource requirements and the efficient allocation of budget and resources. Manage a range of strategic procurement and project performance issues with long term implications for the direction and performance of ADB.

Provide support for the monitoring of the status and progress of transport sector-related loans, Technical Assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) to enable the assessment and improvement of portfolio performance in general, to enhance country programming efforts and contribute to ADB’s goal of reducing poverty. Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of policy, guidelines and practices for portfolio management and project administration to secure the desired impact on the development of the transport sector in Afghanistan. Works within broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.