You will:

• Contribute as needed in the preparation and reviews of Country Partnership Strategy (CPS).
• Support preparation and conduct of Integrated Country Program and Portfolio Monitoring Missions and underlying background reports and aide memoires.
• Support Country Management Team (CMT) in preparing, coordinating, and delivering country program. Perform functions of CMT Secretariat under guidance of COH.
• Participate in discussions with the sovereign and non-sovereign clients on the details of the proposed program pipeline, and follow-up on issues with concerned stakeholders; and support in-country workshops for key government officials responsible for regional cooperation.
• Prepare regular reports on the status of the processing of the overall grant and TA program; manage correspondence with the government on various policy matters, grant, and TA approvals.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing activities, data, and other inputs for the preparation of sector thematic studies, and act as a focal person to coordinate all co-financed programming operations.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public administration, or related fields, preferably with advanced training.
• At least 8 years’ relevant professional experience, including experience in country programming, government relations and donors coordination.
• Previous experience in similar position will be desirable.
• Sound technical knowledge of Government project approval procedures and administrative, political, and development issues specific to Uzbekistan, particularly regional cooperation issues.
• Proven ability to handle a multitude of tasks and to adhere to deadlines while producing professional-quality outputs.
• Effective report-writing and communication skills in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.

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)