Principal Evaluation Specialist (Energy)

Job Vacancy | Thursday, June 20, 2024

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on 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 is assigned to the Sector and Project Division (IESP) within the Independent Evaluation Department (IED).

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, IESP, and will supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Your Role
As a Principal Evaluation Specialist (Energy), you will provide specialized expertise in energy sector operations, especially in (i) promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy, (ii) maximizing access to energy, and (iii) promoting sector reforms, capacity building and governance. You will prepare corporate, thematic, sector evaluations and validations, and other evaluation activities following the department’s work program and protocols. You will also conduct evaluations and validations that are sector-related and/or project-related. You will draw important lessons from evaluations and their possible effects for improving development effectiveness and provide recommendations on important issues for ADB action.

You will lead (i) evaluation and validation teams consisting of consultants, and international, national, and administrative staff; and (ii) more complex evaluation activities. You will also contribute to the continuing enhancement and harmonization of evaluation methodologies.

The position title upon appointment is “Principal Evaluation Specialist”.

You will:
• Lead preparation of cross-cutting evaluations, focused on the energy sector (thematic and sector evaluations, topical papers).
• Lead preparation of the corporate evaluation reports and contributes experience in energy sector policy, strategy, and investments-related topics.
• Prepare synthesis, working papers and other evaluation products that are sector, thematic or corporate-related.
• Prepare project or program performance evaluation reports and Technical Assistance (TA) performance evaluation reports on public and private sector operations.
• Prepare validations of project or program completion reports and contributes to the quality assurance of validations of self-evaluation reports.
• Provide comments on draft evaluation reports and on draft ADB operational documents according to your skills and specialization.
• Provide leadership in evaluation approach and methodology development and applications.
• Communicate evaluation findings and promote learning from evaluations in ADB, development partners and developing member countries.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by Division Director or tasks that may be assigned as reflected in your work plan.

Qualifications

You will need:
• Master's Degree, or equivalent, in engineering, finance, business administration, public policy and public administration, economics, development studies or related social science fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 12 years of relevant operational experience in development programs and projects; at least 6 years of experience in energy sector policy, strategy, organizational effectiveness, and technical dialogue or development monitoring and evaluation in developing countries; and experience in the Asia-Pacific region is an asset.
• Expertise within a specific area or range across multiple corporate, sector and theme areas with in-depth knowledge in several of these focus areas: (i) electricity sector expansion programs and renewables, (ii) power sector reforms and governance, (iii) efficiency improvements, (iv) training and support for government energy agencies; and (v) coal, oil, and gas sectors.
• Experience preparing development evaluations; conducting country/sector/project-level analysis including operational, economic, social, and technical aspects, institutional and policy analysis and reforms, macroeconomics, economic and financial analyses.
• Familiarity with the overarching themes of poverty, climate, inequality, gender equality, safeguards, private sector, and organization for delivery.
• Familiarity with development strategy, policy, and practices in multilateral and bilateral development institutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to perform effectively as a team leader, exercising supervision, coordination, and planning responsibilities over multi-disciplinary unit, coach, or mentor team members.
• Ability to share relevant knowledge to benefit the broader ADB and development community.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 6.

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)

Additional Information

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About Us (For external)
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 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 fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

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