Programs Officer

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Description

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The position of a Programs Officer is assigned to the Papua New Guinea Resident Mission (PNRM) within the Pacific Department (PARD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Papua New Guinea. You will report to PNRM Country Director or designated international staff.

Your Role

• conducting Country Programming Mission to build the country assistance pipeline;
• monitoring project processing, supporting the project teams, and communicating with the government counterparts; and
• preparing the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS). You will also be the focal point/coordinator in the PNRM on relevant thematic issues and activities.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, development studies, public policy and administration, business administration or other related fields; preferably with advanced training.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in program/ project management and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience within the assigned sector.
• Ability to collaborate and work productively with individuals and teams within and outside ADB.
• Excellent proficiency in oral and written English communications.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.
• Experience and knowledge of different stages of the project cycle is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures.
• Ability to guide junior colleagues to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/250351

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