Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 67 members, 48 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. Position : Associate Project Analyst
No. of Vacancies: 01 Jobs Responsibility/Description Monitor progress on contract awards and disbursements and implementation of agreed actions, and alert Portfolio Management Unit (PMU) Head on possible risks and suggest steps to be undertaken to improve progress. Coordinate meetings on portfolio performance including preparing project performance reports, minutes of meetings, and following up with concerned parties on the implementation of the agreed measures. Actively contribute to the administration of assigned projects, including the review of bid documents and evaluations, preparation of project performance reports, and drafting of correspondence. Provide timely and quality data entry, verification, retrieval and analysis as required for the maintenance and active use of monitoring tools such as procurement review system, audit tracking tool, contract awards, disbursement, etc. Assist in planning of the performance of projects, including consolidating projections contract award and disbursement targets, and other performance indicators. Assist in the preparation of Tripartite Portfolio Review Meetings (TPRMs) Country Portfolio Review Missions (CPRMs), and other high-level meetings. Conduct review of audited project financial statements, liaise with financial management specialist, ensure compliance to financial agreements and provide guidance to executing agencies for timely actions. Maintain database for managing Bangladesh and sectors portfolios. Compile statistical data on projects/technical assistance (TAs) and process such data into meaningful reports for inclusion in the Bangladesh Resident Mission's (BRM's) portfolio review papers including those for country portfolio review missions and other portfolio review meetings. Conduct data gathering and analysis using ADB's various information systems, such as eOperations, the Loan/Grant/Technical Assistance Financial Information Systems. Efficiently extract data from various information systems and develop spreadsheet analysis for finding issues and solutions. Update individual eOperation records for loans and technical assistance projects (TAs) if required, outlining all required details, for example, project description/scope, status of implementation, developments, major problems, action taken/proposed, and participating in the meetings when needed. Regularly upload all necessary reports to the eOperations and maintain data integrity through a quarterly data validation process on a timely basis. Liaise with and support BRM Staff, HQ Staff, and government agencies, to facilitate administration and monitoring of ADB-financed loan and technical assistance projects; and to ensure the implementation of the agreed plan for project administration Monitor physical progress of the loan and TA projects implementation, for example, by following up on standing obligations of executing agencies (EAs) to expedite procurement/contract awards; familiarizing EAs with ADB guidelines and procedures and ensuring their compliance with loan covenants; following up submission of project reports, financial statements, etc.; supervising the maintenance of related documents, records and files for delegated projects; maintaining computer-based information system for project administration matters. Assist in the implementation of procurement plans, review procurement documents including draft technical designs and cost estimates. Assist in monitoring project and loan/TA closing dates and take necessary administration actions, including seeking approvals for extension of loan/TA closing dates. Assist in the recruitment of consultants and staff consultants and administration of consultancy contracts, including disbursement and contract variations. Provide support in the preparation of Project Completion Reports and TA Completion Reports as needed. Educaional Qualification Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional and/or academic qualification in engineering, economics, finance, business administration or related area. Jobs Experience Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience Additional Requirements Good computer skills with sound knowledge of commonly used application software Good knowledge of processing and project administration activities. Good understanding of the interactions between different work areas and relevant workflows and their purposes. Able to work independently by managing priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices Able to maintain composure under pressure Age: NA Other Benefits ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience. This vacancy is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Bangladesh. 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 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.

Job Location: Dhaka Published On: 29 Nov, 2018	Salary: Negotiable Source: The Daily Star
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Position : Associate Project Analyst