Principal Transport Specialist

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is seeking a Principal Transport Specialist based in Manila, Philippines. This role involves leading the development and implementation of transport sector policies in developing member countries. Responsibilities include managing complex loan and grant projects, ensuring compliance with ADB policies, and engaging with stakeholders. The position requires relocation to Manila, and all reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.
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Are you ready to make a difference in the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Principal Transport Specialist is assigned to the Transport Office Division (SD1-TRA) within the Sectors Department 1 (SD1). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.
You will report to Director, Transport and will oversee junior team members


Your Role*
As a Principal Transport Specialist, you will lead in the articulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transport sector in developing member countries (DMCs). You will ensure project identification, preparation, appraisal, and documentation. You will also ensure compliance with ADB policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and assistance-related documentation. You will do this during the development and implementation of loans, TA, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) for transport projects. You will perform three main tasks. The first task is to identify, develop, implement, and administer selected loans, grants, and TA projects with higher levels of complexity. The second task is to manage the project portfolio. You will identify implementation problems and implement corrective actions. The third task is to lead the development of the assistance project pipeline. You will do this by using the sector's experience in project processing and portfolio management. You will work with our teams and resource departments, and externally with clients and oversee critical tasks, as management assigns from time to time.
*You WillLead the development of policy and strategies for the transport sector in DMCs in coordination with relevant government agencies, other stakeholders, and resident missions (RMs).Conduct dialogue with government officials and other stakeholders on transport sector issues and projects related to regional cooperation and integration, trade logistics and cross-border transport facilitation.Participate in the network activities in the transport sector and regional cooperation and integration. Focus on trade logistics facilitation and cross border transport areas. Participate in knowledge sharing and staff mentoring. Stay informed about the latest developments and issues.Lead the development, processing, implementation and administration of loan, grant and TA projects which require policy, institutional and operational reforms and use of innovative approaches in advancing sector transformation.Administer complex loan/grant and technical assistance projects with sectoral and thematic area of focus.Lead the monitoring, periodic review and progress reporting of project implementation, compliance with covenants, achievement of division's annual portfolio targets, and the achievement of the desired project/sector outcomes.Provide guidance to improve portfolio performance and identify actions needed to resolve project implementation issues. Oversee the execution of actions to address project implementation problems.Lead country programming activities for the transport sector and ensure that you adequately reflect operational strategies and programs for the sector in the resulting country programming documents.Collaborate with other development partners in the transport sector for consistency and harmonization of approach, exchange of experience, partnership and cofinancing.Communicate lessons learned in project administration to key stakeholders and reflect them in the design of new projects.Ensure quality and consistency of reports, project documents and communications related to the division's portfolio management.Provide advice on ADB guidelines and practices on project administration.Oversee reporting staff, including their performance and development, providing clear directions and regular monitoring and feedback. Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff. Mentor junior staff and support their learning and integration into SD1-TRA.Perform other duties as assigned and reflected in your workplan.*You Will NeedMaster's degree in Transport/Civil Engineering, Transport Economics, or other related fields; or University degree and at least 5 years' specialized experience relevant to the position in similar organizations can be consideredAt least 12 years of relevant experience in the transpor