Asian Development Bank

The ADB-Nepal Resident Mission (NRM) was established to assist its Headquarters in the implementation of projects and programs, in project processing, country programming, and economic and sector work. It also coordinates ADB's activities with other resident diplomatic and donor missions, NGOs, academic institutions, local think tanks, private sector and other members of the civil society.

Position: Senior Project Officer (Energy)

Description of Responsibilities:

The Senior Project Officer (Energy) will actively contribute to the Resident Mission (RM) by supporting or leading loan/Technical Assistance (TA) processing and administration, portfolio management, sector work, and other general sector activities, with focus on energy and related sectors, including public and private sector operations. Undertake assigned responsibilities professionally using substantial and diverse experience, undertake a variety of assignments, deliver knowledge products, and generally work with limited supervision. Contribute independently to NRM by covering all functions in energy and related sectors, taking the lead role in the processing and administration of assigned loans & TAs, under guidance of Country Director/Sector Director and international sector specialists in NRM and/or ADB headquarters.

Selection Criteria:

Specific criteria include:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in electrical engineering: master's degree or equivalent would be preferred. 

• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation of energy and related sectors, and at least 5 years of supervisory experience in the energy sector.

• Experience & Knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning/feasibility analysis/ detailed design/project implementation construction supervision contract management) is desirable.

• Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures.

• Good knowledge on private sector operations in the energy infrastructure, including public private partnership, and associated financial structuring of investment projects and procedures for identification, planning, implementation, and operations.

• Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes.

• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English

• Ability to mentor junior National Staff (NS) and Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.

• Ability to liaise and work effectively with government officials within their own work location.

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.

• Strong oral and written communications skills.

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 40 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 fulfil its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

This vacancy is a local staff position with a local remuneration package. It is open to nationals and permanent residents of Nepal. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff While the position advertised is for the NRM, ADB staff may be required to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.