Job Description:
The Asian Development Bank’s vision is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB’s multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. The advertised position is a local staff position with a local remuneration package. It is open only to persons who are nationals and residents of Pakistan. While the position advertised is for Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.
ADB is looking to fill in the vacancy of Procurement Officer to assist Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM) in handling the administration of procurement of goods, works and consulting services for the Bank-financed projects, portfolio management, the procurement issues for loan/TA processing, training and seminars, and other general project administration activities.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering or related discipline; an advanced degree will be an advantage.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
* Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
* At least 5 years experience in project preparation and administration with substantial experience in procurement and contract management
* Familiarity with procurement policies, guidelines, and procedures, and anticorruption policies of a multilateral organization Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures, particularly public procurement systems
* Experience and knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning/feasibility analysis/detailed design/project implementation/construction supervision/contract management) is desirable
* Sound knowledge of government institutions/administrative systems/procedures in at least one or two sector in Pakistan and related subsectors is desirable
* Experience in ADB or World Bank-funded projects is an advantage
Sound knowledge of competitive bidding procedures and exposure to the domestic construction and consulting industries in Pakistan
* Should have strong client focus and high level of commitment to results
* Effective report writing and English communication skills
* Strong conceptual skills and ability to identify issues and appropriate actions at the field office level. Strong planning and organizing skills to handle many tasks with deadlines
* Proficiency in computers, especially word processing, spreadsheets, and email
* Familiarity with local languages and institutions
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should quote Ref. No. EXT-NO-09-007-PRM and job title and submit their curriculum vitae not later than 22 November 2009 to:
Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – PAKISTAN RESIDENT MISSION
Overseas Pakistanis Foundation Building
Sharah-e-Jamhuriyat, G-5/2, Islamabad
GPO Box 1863, Islamabad, Pakistan
Fax: +92 51 282 3324/227 4718
E-mail: adbprm@adb.org
An electronic application form is available at http://www.adb.org/Employment/PHF-ADB-Application-RM.xls
Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.
