Senior Country Economist / 250314

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 of Senior Country Economist is assigned to the Indonesia Resident Mission (IRM) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD).

This is open to internal and external applicants.

(For Internal Candidates): Your assignment to IRM will be immediate unless the selection involves a change in staff category.

(For External Candidates and Newly Appointed International Staff): You will initially be based at ADB Headquarters in Manila for one year before moving to IRM.

You will report to the Country Director and be overseen by the Country Operations Head (COH) as a member of the Country Operations Team. You will have a matrix reporting line to the Regional Lead Economist for Southeast Asia, Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI) for economic analysis of country partnership strategies (CPS), country economic monitoring and preparation of Asian Development Outlook (ADO) country chapters and economics-related analytical work. You will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Country Economist, you will lead the implementation of the Indonesia Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), with the Country Director and COH. You will be the focal point for coordinating and monitoring ADB's knowledge work in Indonesia, climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental sustainability, and the Blue SEA (Southeast Asia) Finance Hub housed in IRM. Additionally, you are expected to contribute to the development partner coordination and cofinancing, and coordination among SERD, Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI), Office of Markets Development and Public Private Partnerships (OMDP), Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), and other relevant departments/offices to promote the One-ADB approach in the design and implementation of ADB's country lending and knowledge program.

You will:

• Lead the design and monitoring of the Indonesia CPS.
• Collaborate with sector teams and with relevant partners in Indonesia to identify new business opportunities for sovereign operations.
• Collaborate with OMDP and PSOD and with relevant partners in Indonesia to promote the One-ADB approach to developing opportunities for sovereign and non-sovereign operations.
• Develop networks and strategic partnerships with government, private sector, academia, and civil society counterparts, and coordinate with them on ADB programs.
• Develop, process, and implement TA projects in Indonesia as assigned by the Country Director.
• Be the IRM focal point for climate change mitigation and adaptation and environmental sustainability and Blue SEA Finance Hub.
• Be the IRM focal point in coordinating and monitoring of knowledge activities in Indonesia in close collaboration with relevant departments, government partners, academia, and civil society.
• Build relationships with different partners including those in the private sector, to explore cofinancing opportunities. Facilitate coordination and cofinancing with these development partners.
• Undertake any other responsibilities as assigned and reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master's degree, or equivalent, in economics, public policy, development or other fields related to ADB operations. Alternatively, a university degree in economics, public policy development or other fields related to ADB operations and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with multilateral development bank's procedures.
• International experience working in development in several countries. Relevant experience in Indonesia.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Level 2.

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
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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 our Strategy 2030 .

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