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Senior Natural Resources and Agriculture Specialist - IS5

cinfoManila, Manila, Philippines

30+ days ago

Job description

Responsibilities

Leads the development of strategies for agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development in Viet Nam, in consultation with relevant government agencies and VRM.
Represents agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development sector group in the Viet Nam country management team.
Leads in the development, processing and administration of loan, grant and TA projects in the agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development sector in Viet Nam and other DMCs, and ensures key technical, economic, financial and crosscutting issues are incorporated into projects.
Contributes to ADB efforts to promote rural development and enhance food security by identifying and designing innovative participatory approaches to environmentally, socially, and financially sustainable agriculture and rural development, and substantially contributes to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.
Contributes to Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and indicative country pipeline and monitoring report (ICPM), and provides inputs as required in formulating a country result framework and profile. Leads preparation of sector result framework and profile for the agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural development sector of Viet Nam.
Liaises with and coordinates with development agencies on policies, sector strategies, investments, TAs, and co-financing.
Keeps abreast of the latest development in international, subregional, and national best practices for sustainable agriculture and rural development, and participates in and contributes to ADB-wide sector and thematic groups.
Performs other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent's workplan.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent in economics or engineering specializing in agriculture and rural development or other related fields; University degree in economics or engineering or other related fields combined with at least 5 years specialized experience in similar organization / s can be considered.

At least of 10 years of relevant professional experience in agriculture and rural development projects.

Strong understanding and practical application of the technical, policy, institutional, and participatory principles of sustainable, integrated agriculture and rural development.

Strong analytical abilities, multidisciplinary competence, and proven ability to organize, lead, and manage project teams.

Strong understanding of the capacity development needs of national and local-level agencies in the DMCs.

Broad knowledge of cutting-edge international and national policies and programs related to agriculture and rural development.

International experience working in development, with substantial experience in the agriculture and rural development sectors in several Asian countries; preferably in multiple Southeast Asian DMCs.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Please refer to the for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 5.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive . The actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of ADB member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

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