Job Title: Project Implementation Officer (Infrastructure Finance)
Division: India Resident Mission

1. JOB PURPOSE:
Provide support for infrastructure projects with appropriate interventions including financing projects through sovereign and non-sovereign modalities, structuring and financing of Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, reviewing policy, institutional and regulatory frameworks for improving the enabling environment for project structuring and financing.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
a) Strategy and Planning
Monitor and analyze the market for infrastructure finance in India
Monitor and analyze financial markets, in particular debt and equity markets and identify policy gaps for long term financing
Monitor and analyze institutional arrangements for long term project financing and identify policy gaps;
Assess existing structures and mechanisms for facilitating infrastructure financing e.g., use of special purpose vehicles, securitization laws, etc.
Understand state of the PPP policy space including risks and gaps that constrain development of infrastructure projects and act as a disincentive to private sector participation and recommend appropriate technical assistance to mitigate systemic weaknesses
Coordinate with sector units in promoting sector strategies in the different infrastructure sectors to facilitate the financing of infrastructure

b) Project Management
Assist in identifying, developing and reviewing project proposals submitted by promoters and other financial intermediaries under ADB’s sovereign and non-sovereign financial modality
Conduct policy and regulatory assessments to support infrastructure development with appropriate financial market interventions
Evaluate the impact of financial sector and infrastructure policy interventions for enhancing the quality of project pipelines
Contribute to policy development and strategies for infrastructure financing in India
Support state and national clients for project structuring and implementation
Implement infrastructure projects delegated to the resident mission
Support loan and TA processing as required

c) Economic, Sector and Thematic Work
Draft as well as provide comments on project, policy and other papers relating to infrastructure financing and development and PPP issues
Conduct economic, thematic and sector work related to policy, legal and regulatory as well as institutional framework for the infrastructure in the context of sustainable economic development and poverty reduction

d) Knowledge Sharing
Develop and maintain a suitable network in the area of financing and structuring of projects to keep abreast of the latest developments and issues
Substantially contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building on financing and structuring of projects

e) Staff Supervision
Supervise Analysts and Administrative Assistant

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
A university degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields; preferably at post-graduate degree or its equivalent in economics, finance, business administration or related field.

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure finance, including hands-on expertise in processing loans/significantly contributing for infrastructure projects
Good understanding of quantitative risk assessment and mitigation techniques including swaps, options, credit derivatives etc, will be an advantage
Extensive knowledge of corporate finance, preferably in an international financial center
Extensive knowledge of the overall financial sector including banking, debt and equity markets, contractual saving
A good understanding of financial and infrastructure sector regulation and supervision
Familiarity with ADB processes and procedures and public sector operations
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can give help and advice to others based on their specialist area of knowledge and skills
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex work
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems

Client Orientation
- Works to meet needs of clients according to ADB policy
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Adapts own style to suit client preferences

Achieving Results
- Find ways to reduce time and cost of completing work
- Monitors work and progress and makes improvements
- Works with others to overcome problems and find alternative ways to complete work when necessary

Working Together
- Provides practical support and encouragement for team members
- Encourages team members to work together and benefit from diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them
- Continuously finds new solutions to problems
- Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Country Director and/or designated Professional Staff

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
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 India. The position is for a 3-year fixed term appointment. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the India Resident Mission (INRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

Interested applicants should quote Ref. No. EXT-NO-10-013-INRM and job title and submit their completed electronic application form and curriculum vitae not later than 22 September 2010 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – INDIA RESIDENT MISSION
4 San Martin Marg
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110 021
P.O. Box 5331, Chanakyapuri HPO
Fax: +91 11 26870955
E-mail: adbinrm@adb.org

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.

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1. JOB PURPOSE:
To provide technical and operational support in project processing and implementation in the renewable energy sector. The position covers (i) direct administration of delegated renewable energy sector projects and technical assistance projects; (ii) assistance in administration of non-delegated renewable energy sector projects; (iii) assistance in overall monitoring of the status and performance of the ADB’s Indian portfolio (delegated and non-delegated projects in the renewable energy sector); and (iv) undertaking sector work, including in the areas of programming, processing and analysis.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Project Administration
Administers implementation of assigned projects in the renewable energy sector by undertaking regular review missions, monitoring progress, actively identifying issues and taking actions to address them; following up on contract awards and disbursement performance; and providing advice to executing agencies (EAs) on ADB guidelines on procurement, recruitment of consultants, preparation of bid documents, etc., and helps to resolve problems. This includes reviewing and providing comments on draft bidding documents and bid evaluation reports to ensure compliance with ADB policies. Explains ADB’s Anti-Corruption Policy to executing agencies and assists in ensuring ADB projects are implemented with a sufficient degree of oversight and transparency to deter fraudulent acts. Monitors compliance with loan covenants including loan covenants related to sector reform and ADB safeguard policies. Prepares the necessary back to office reports and takes necessary follow up actions.

Project Processing
Participates in ADB’s processing missions for renewable energy sector projects and provides inputs on technical matters such as design criteria, cost estimates, preparation of procurement plan and other procurement related matters, project implementation arrangements and project implementation schedule. Provides sector information, as required, follow up issues for fact-finding, appraisal, negotiation and Board presentation; and provide support for carrying out policy dialogue with the government on sector and institutional issues. Prepares relevant sections of the RRP and supporting documents.

Programming
Participates in consultation and programming missions. Provides support to country programming missions by participating in discussion with state governments, line ministries and EAs on proposed assistance in the renewable energy sector, and follows up on outstanding issues with concerned ministries and EAs. Provides assistance in the preparation of background notes for the proposed lending and non-lending program in the renewable energy sector and for Country Partnership Strategy.

Thematic, Analytical and Sector Work
Contributes to renewable energy sector work in the field by conducting assigned renewable energy sector research, updating information on latest developments in renewable energy sources, analyzing renewable energy sector issues; and preparing reports on the subjects. Maintains close relationships with relevant Government agencies and Headquarters staff. Participates in conferences, seminars, workshops related to renewable energy sector.

Portfolio Management
Assists in maintaining India Resident Mission’s (INRM’s) Management Information System (MIS) on portfolio performance on the basis of ADB’s Loan Financial Information System (LFIS) generated and other relevant reports, and maintains accurate data on current status of implementation progress of ongoing projects. Prepares in consultation with the EAs, the yearly contract award and disbursement targets and monitors the achievement of those targets. Monitors and coordinates with the EAs, the timely submission of monthly/ quarterly progress reports, audited project accounts and financial statements, and withdrawal applications. Participates in Tripartite Portfolio Review Meetings (TPRM) and prepares background and issue papers for TPRMs. Participates in Country Portfolio Review Mission and provides inputs for monitoring overall performance of ADB’s renewable energy sector portfolio, including inputs for pre- and post-mission documentation.

Technical Assistance
Administers the implementation of assigned TAs by: undertaking consultant recruitment and monitoring implementation progress, providing guidance to the TA consultants, providing written comments on TA consultants’ deliverables and reports; and liaising with the executing agency and participating in tripartite discussions with the government.

PCRs/TCRs
Prepares Project Completion Reports and TA Completion Reports as assigned.

Policy Dialogue and Information Dissemination
Contributes to policy dialogue in the renewable energy sector with government officials in the context of project and TAs processing and administration. Actively disseminates information on ADB’s renewable energy sector interventions and programs to development stakeholders and the public.

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, social sciences, environmental sciences from a reputed institution; a relevant master’s degree will be an advantage

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level

At least 5 years of experience in the area of analysis, policy formulation, planning, project development and/or management/implementation of renewable energy sector projects. Familiarity with institutional development, restructuring and sector reforms in the renewable energy sector

Experience and knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning/feasibility analysis/detailed design/project implementation/construction supervision/contract management).

Sound knowledge of renewable energy sector policies and developments in renewable technologies. Familiarity with energy sector agencies and institutions at central, state and local levels, as well as the consulting services and contracting industry.

Familiarity with their policies and procedures of multilateral development institutions in procurement and project implementation and their policies related to the renewable energy development.

Effective communication skills in English, both oral and in writing, proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets software and information technology. Familiarity with the recent policies in transport sector.

Familiarity with local languages and institutions.

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can give help and advice to others based on their specialist area of knowledge and skills
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex work
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems

Client Orientation
- Works to meet needs of clients according to ADB policy
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Adapts own style to suit client preferences

Achieving Results
- Find ways to reduce time and cost of completing work
- Monitors work and progress and makes improvements
- Works with others to overcome problems and find alternative ways to complete work when necessary

Working Together
- Provides practical support and encouragement for team members
- Encourages team members to work together and benefit from diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and
gender
- Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them
- Continuously finds new solutions to problems
- Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Country Director, INRM through Principal Transport Specialist, INRM

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
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 India. The position is for a 3-year fixed term appointment. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the India Resident Mission (INRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

Interested applicants should quote Ref. No. EXT-NO-10-015-INRM and job title and submit their completed electronic application form and curriculum vitae not later than 22 September 2010 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – INDIA RESIDENT MISSION
4 San Martin Marg
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110 021
P.O. Box 5331, Chanakyapuri HPO
Fax: +91 11 26870955
E-mail: adbinrm@adb.org

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.

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1. JOB PURPOSE:
To provide administrative and analytical support to the functions of portfolio management and project administration in general under the guidance of a designated professional staff.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
Project Administration Memorandum (PAM)
Updates the PAM of ongoing India Resident Mission (INRM)-delegated projects in India, including projects description/scope, project cost, loan allocation, procurement, loan covenants, etc.

Project Performance Reports (PPRs) and Technical Assistance Performance Reports (TAPR)
Updates individual Project Performance Reports and TAPRs every month for loans and Technical Assistance (TA) as required, outlining all the required details, for example, project description/scope, status of implementation, developments, major problems, actions taken/proposed, and participating in the departmental PPR and TAPR meetings when needed.

Project/TA Implementation
Monitors physical progress in projects/TA implementation, by following up on outstanding obligations of EAs to expedite procurement/contract awards; familiarizing Executing Agencies (EAs) with ADB guidelines and procedures and ensuring their compliance with loan covenants; monitoring of progress in terms of outputs and deliverables, following up submission of project reports, financial statements, etc.; maintaining related documents, records and files for delegated projects; maintaining computer-based information system for project administration matters.

Review of Procurement and Consultants Recruitment under Loan projects
Conducts initial review of procurement and consultant recruitment under loan projects, prepare summary notes of the review process for approval.

Recruitment of TA Consultants
Assistant Project Analyst needs to prepares necessary documents and processes the recruitment of various consultants for INRM-delegated TA projects.

Statistical Reports
Compiles data and statistics on contract awards and disbursements for all ongoing projects for the generation of various reports required by INRM. Monitors and analyzes the actual contract awards and disbursement against targets to identify shortfalls and their underlying causes, and follow up these matters with EAs together with the Project Implementation Officers.

Mission Participation
Participates if necessary in various missions such as inception, review, mid-term mission and project completion report mission by providing assistance in collecting data on contract awards and disbursements, reconciliation of project accounts, compliance of loan covenants, in familiarizing EAs with ADB’s loan procedures and in assisting them where necessary in the preparation of various reports and applications.

Loan Covenants
Maintains records needed to monitor compliance with loan and TA covenants, follow up outstanding obligations of executing agencies such as the submission of financial statements, monthly and/or quarterly progress reports; and inputs data on the status of such compliance into the data base at INRM, in consultation with the Project Implementation Officer/Professional Staff designated to the relevant loan projects.

Others
Assists as needed in the implementation and processing of ADB operations in the area of governance, policy, and economic development, and in other RM activities as required.

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in infrastructure sectors; experience in international agencies will be preferred.
Experience and knowledge of various stages of the project cycle. Understanding and knowledge of Federation International des Ingenieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) conditions of contract will be an advantage.

Ability to establish and maintain productive contacts with appropriate officials of host government, donor agencies and executing agencies; good inter-personal and communication skills are desirable. Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds.

Good writing and speaking skills in English language are essential.
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet analysis, and project monitoring software used in ADB.
Familiarity with local languages and institutions.

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:
Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can perform the job independently
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems
- Can answer all routine queries and questions

Client Orientation
- Sees colleagues and other departments as clients as well as external contacts
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Adapts own style to suit client preferences

Achieving Results
- Manages time to ensure work is completed to deadlines and targets
- Prioritizes to ensure important deadlines are met
- Manages obstacles to getting work done

Working Together
- Regularly assists others in their work
- Has supportive and cooperative relationships with other colleagues in the team
- Complements the work of other team members

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new things and keeps knowledge and skills up to date
- Volunteers for training and development
- Explains new methods of work to colleagues and voluntarily shares useful information

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Country Director, INRM through designated Professional Staff/National Officers

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
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 India. The position is for a 3-year fixed term appointment. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the India Resident Mission (INRM), ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

Interested applicants should quote Ref. No. EXT-AS-10-014-INRM and job title and submit their completed electronic application form and curriculum vitae not later than 22 September 2010 to:

Country Director
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – INDIA RESIDENT MISSION
4 San Martin Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, 110 021
P.O. Box 5331, Chanakyapuri HPO
Fax: +91 11 26870955
E-mail: adbinrm@adb.org

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.

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Experience: 4 – 7 Years
Location: Delhi/NCR
Industry Type: Banking/Financial Services
Role: Portfolio Manager
Functional Area: Banking, Insurance

Job Description
RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
* Generate new business to achieve defined sales targets
* Analyse, understand customer’s 360 degree financial needs & fulfill with appropriate products.
* Build and deepen relationships with existing HNI Customers to achieve increase in share of wallet and revenues.
* Provide professional customer service to achieve a high percentage of customer satisfaction and retention.
* Manage the portfolio to de-risk against attrition and achieve stability of book.
* Manage the key performance indicators at the highest level.
* Have complete knowledge of the customer base in terms of the profile, demographics & psychographics.
* Present the face of the Bank to the High Net Worth customer

SALES
* Achieve the Targets set in terms of product mix.
* Achieve the top line & bottom line targets.
* Induction of all new customers into YBL.
* Achieve “best in class” productivity in order to maximize the efficacy of the sales process.
* Achieve the budgeted cross sell targets.
* Aggressive Sales call plans to acquire large prospective customers through referrals.
* Ensure coverage of customer base in accordance with the Group approved Relationship Matrix.

SALES MIS
* Update & maintain all Sales MIS (Calls, Prospects, Attritions, etc.)
* Submit KPI MIS on time.
* Participate in Global League Table Contest.

INTEGRATION MANAGEMENT
* Manage the customer transition with utmost sensitivity.

Company Profile
YES BANK has been conceived in the spirit of professional entrepreneurship, with an unstinted commitment to establish a high quality, technology driven, state-of-the-art private Indian Bank catering to ‘Emerging India’.

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Job Seekers Profile
Requirements
* Candidate must possess at least a Master in Business Admin / Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration / Post Graduate Program in Management in Others or equivalent.
* Required skill(s): Customer Service.
* At least 1 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Applicants should be Indian citizens or hold relevant residence status.
* Preferably Managers specializing in Customer Service or equivalent. Job role in Customer Service – General or equivalent.
* Full-Time positions available.

Experience : 1 – 3 Years
Industry Type : Banks / Financial Services
Role : Customer Service Executive
Functional Area : Banking / Insurance
Location : Delhi
Contact : HR

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HDFC Bank Ltd was promoted in the year 1994 by the premier housing finance company of the country, HDFC Ltd. The Bank commenced operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in January 1995. Today the Bank has a nationwide network of over 1725 branches and 4232 ATMs spread over 779 towns and cities across India.

The Senior Urban Specialist will be based in the World Bank’s New Delhi Office and will have significant responsibility, in three key areas :
i) task management and operations oversight;
ii) business development; and
iii) client dialogue and engagement.

i) Task management and operations oversight:
• Manage a number of projects under preparation and supervision in urban sector, working either as the TTL, or as a co-TTL to support colleagues based in Washington DC;
• Provide operational leadership on complex projects in an ever increasingly demanding and sophisticated client environment that will include national governments, local governments and public and private service providers; and
• Lead and/or contribute to sector work and/or technical assistance and advisory services to SASDU clients.

ii) Business development:
• Lead innovative business development in line with the Bank’s country sector strategies in close collaboration with other SD units as well as different sectors at the Bank;
• Provide out-of-the-box thinking in developing new, more customized lending and analytical services to SASDU clients.

iii) Client dialogue and engagement:
• As a sector representative, assist and/or lead the Bank urban team’s efforts in developing client strategies and reaching out to the counterpart and other key stakeholders to enhance a constructive policy dialogue;
• Be aware of the needs of SASDU clients and be proactive to provide better, faster and better targeted client response; and
• Engage with clients and other stakeholders to increase their support and understanding of project-related Bank’s policies, especially on schedule, procurement, disbursement, and safeguards.

Job Id : 101709
Job Title : Senior Urban Development Specialist
Job Family : Urban Development
Location : New Delhi, India
Job Posted : 17-Aug-2010
Closing Date : 07-Sep-2010
Language Requirements : English [Essential]

Background / General description
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A COUNTRY OFFICE POSITION IN INDIA SUBJECT TO LOCAL RECRUITMENT UNDER THE INDIA COMPENSATION PLAN.  IF A STAFF MEMBER HOLDING AN HQ/INTERNATIONAL POSITION IS SELECTED INTO THIS POSITION, THEN THE STAFF MEMBER WOULD CONVERT TO A LOCAL APPOINTMENT (I.E., A LOCAL SALARY AND NO EXPATRIATE BENEFITS).

THE WORLD BANK GROUP IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING DIVERSITY IN TERMS OF GENDER, NATIONALITY, CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.  INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EQUALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.

Background :
The mission of the World Bank’s South Asia Sustainable Development Department (SASSD) is to enhance the prospects for growth and reduce poverty by helping the countries of South Asia develop policies and programs that make both sectors, e.g. rural and urban, as well as services, e.g. energy, transport, water and sanitation, and solid waste  services more sustainable – both socially and environmentally -  inclusive and efficient.    The Department is increasingly decentralized, with over 50% of staff based in country offices, where Country Directors (who lead the Bank’s engagement across sectors in each country) are also based.   SASSD’s management team is composed of a Sector Director and five Managers, each in charge of a sectoral practice, who may be stationed at the Bank’s headquarters in Washington DC or in a country office.   The Manager in charge of the urban and water sectors will supervise this position.

The Senior Urban Specialist will strengthen SASSD’s India team.  Working under the guidance of lead urban specialists, they will provide analytical, research and knowledge management support to the Bank’s India sustainable development program.   S/he may also participate in tasks in other countries of South Asia as the India program permits. They are expected to focus mainly on urban development, but may include activities in other sectors covered by SASSD, particularly in urban water and sanitation.

Note : If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.

Selection Criteria
In addition to meeting Bank-wide Grade GG level positions, it is expected that the incumbent meets the following selection criteria:
• Master’s degree in urban planning, public administration, business, finance, economics or equivalent project-related areas;
• A minimum of equivalent 8 years of experience in urban sector, track record in designing and implementing Bank operations, including demonstrated knowledge of World Bank operational procedures, project cycle, fiduciary responsibilities and safeguards policies;
• Recognized by peers as a proven specialist in the urban sector;
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is expected,  decentralization (especially fiscal decentralization), urban policy and management, intergovernmental and local government finance, service provider reform,
• Understanding and experience in conceptualizing, designing and implementing operational assistance, including policy and project development and technical assistance;
• Experience of working in a federal system;
• Experience in both LIC and MICs;
• Procurement accreditation is desirable, but not required. TF accreditation will be required if not already accredited;
• Exceptional ability to identify long-range goals and objectives, develop strategic approaches, and conceptualize technical projects;
• Proven ability to build client relationships involving multiple stakeholders and to respond effectively to demands and agenda from the dynamic business environment;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate activities involving multiple disciplines and organizational units, as well as to maintain high service standards under pressure, meet deadlines, and accommodate simultaneous demands from various sources;
• A track record of innovation;
• Proven teamwork and leadership skills, working with multi-disciplinary teams across different sectors, across operational boundaries within the World Bank Group and outside it;
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior staff to increase unit productivity and effectiveness; and
• Demonstrated research and analytical skills;
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to produce high quality World Bank documents and analytical reports.
• Excellent oral communications skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively within and outside India

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THE WORLD BANK GROUP IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING DIVERSITY IN TERMS OF GENDER, NATIONALITY, CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.  INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EQUALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.

The South Asia Region’s New Delhi office is enhancing its field-based capacity to address social development issues with a one year ETC position, which will be subject to extension based on performance and work program requirements.  Depending on the application pool, it is expected that 3-4 candidates will be offered ETC positions.

In line with the challenges and goals laid out in India’s Eleventh Plan, the World Bank’s support to India focuses on supporting inclusive growth, sustainable development, and better access to services, while aiming to strengthen effective, responsive, and accountable governance across the board.  The current World Bank portfolio in India comprises 69 projects under implementation, and the pipeline includes about 20 new projects per year.  These projects range across the sectors of infrastructure, energy, urban development, health, education, environment, and rural development.  In addition, analytical work and technical assistance is undertaken to inform the policy dialogue on sectoral and other development issues, and to strengthen capacity of counterpart entities.  The scale and complexity of activities coupled with the demand for quality project preparation and analytical work, as well as for tighter oversight of project implementation, have significantly increased the demand for Social Development Specialist services in India.

Job # : 101552
Job Title : Social Development Spec. (ETC-EC2)
Job Family : Social Development
Location : New Delhi, India
Appointment : Local Hire
Job Posted : 11 August 2010
Closing Date : 31 August 2010
Language Requirements : English [Essential]; Hindi [Desired]

Duties and Accountabilities
Responsibilities and scope of work
The Social Development Specialist will work in the New Delhi-based Social Development team (SASDS), which is a part of the South Asia Sustainable Development.Department.  The focus of the work will be to work on social development issues in the India Country Program, with an emphasis on social safeguard issues (mainly, involuntary resettlement and indigenous peoples). Specifically, the Specialist will:

1. Assist with effective integration of social safeguards into the design and supervision of Bank supported projects.
2. Assist the Region’s Quality Unit in the review of social safeguard documents such as Resettlement Policy Frameworks, Resettlement Action Plans, and Tribal Development Plans to ensure that they meet all requirements of Bank policies.
3. Provide assistance in the design of technical assistance and capacity building activities to build client capacity to design and implement social safeguards.
4.  Support analytical and policy work on social safeguards in the Indian context.
5. Contribute to broader social development work on gender and social inclusion, demand for good governance and social dimensions of climate change, as appropriate.
6. Facilitate and maintain effective communication externally with government counterparts, civil society, academia, the private sector and other international organizations, as well as within the World Bank across sectors, networks and the country management unit.

Selection Criteria
1. Master’s degree in one of the social sciences or other field related to social development.
2. Field-based experience of at least five years in different states of India in preparing social assessments, and conducting stakeholder analysis and consultations as inputs to project preparation, implementation and supervision.
3. Demonstrated experience with application of the World Bank’s social safeguard policies and procedures (OP 4.12 and OP 4.10).
4. Specialized knowledge of social safeguards in transport, infrastructure, urban, water resource management, and rural development projects would be an asset.
5. Demonstrated ability to manage assigned tasks with minimum guidance and high quality.
6. Strong written and verbal communication in English and Hindi, strong inter-personal and diplomatic skills, and a solid level of office information technology skills.
7. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and in inter-disciplinary teams.
8. Willingness to travel frequently in India and in the South Asia region.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A COUNTRY OFFICE POSITION IN INDIA SUBJECT TO LOCAL RECRUITMENT UNDER THE INDIA COMPENSATION PLAN.  IF A STAFF MEMBER HOLDING AN HQ/INTERNATIONAL POSITION IS SELECTED INTO THIS POSITION, THEN THE STAFF MEMBER WOULD CONVERT TO A LOCAL APPOINTMENT (I.E., A LOCAL SALARY AND NO EXPATRIATE BENEFITS).

THE WORLD BANK GROUP IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING DIVERSITY IN TERMS OF GENDER, NATIONALITY, CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.  INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EQUALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.

The World Bank is working with the government of India and state governments to reduce poverty and accelerate economic growth in India. Within the Bank, the South Asia Poverty Reduction, Economic Management, Finance and Private Sector Development Unit (SASPF) is seeking to recruit an outstanding Research Analyst, located in Delhi. The assignment is for an initial period of two years, with the possibility of extension. The SASPF management team consists of the Sector Director and three Sector Managers.  The incumbent will report to the Sector Manager, Economic Policy and Poverty Group (SASEP).

The South Asia Economic Policy and Poverty unit (SASEP) works to help the countries of  South Asia achieving high, sustainable and inclusive growth, promoting macroeconomic stability, investment and productivity growth, improved access to employment and effective protection for the most vulnerable groups in society. The main areas of activity include macroeconomic policies, economic growth, regional development, labor markets, poverty assessments, and impact evaluation of government programs.

SASEP’s India team is responsible for the development, design and implementation of  innovative lending operations, as well as the delivery of cutting-edge knowledge  programs for India broadly covering the following areas: macroeconomic management;  discussion and debate of fiscal, public expenditure management, investment and labor issues, especially in the lagging states; poverty reduction analysis and policies, targeting programs and national and state statistical systems poverty; trade diagnosis and polices, regional trade debates.

The SASEP Team of the New Delhi Office intends to hire a Research Analyst who will be expected to provide a full range of support to the team. The Research Analyst will work in one or more of the following areas: poverty, public finance, public sector management and governance, macroeconomics, growth, and trade. On offer are unique opportunities to operate in a world-class environment, on a highly stimulating work program.

Job # : 101522
Job Title : Research Analyst
Job Family : Economic Policy
Location : New Delhi, India
Appointment : Local Hire
Job Posted : 24-Jul-2010
Closing Date : 16 August 2010
Language Requirements : English [Essential]

Duties and Accountabilities
* Independently researches and analyzes a wide variety of specific economic, financial, country or sector topics and issues for lending, research, and/or policy related tasks.
* Programs and modifies economic/financial models using existing high-complexity software packages and develops software needed to implement and upgrade models, using a variety of complex languages.
* Participates in missions to collect and analyze data as well as exchange information with government and private sector officials.
* Works independently, seeking guidance and instruction on new, unusual or complex assignments.

Work involves frequent interaction with the following:
* Counterparts in government and in a variety of international and other partner organizations, academia, etc.
* Counterparts within and across sectors, networks, etc.
* Managers across the Bank Group.

Selection Criteria
Prerequisites for the position include :
• Master’s degree or equivalent in economics, or a related social science field with a strong quantitative orientation with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
• Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments, and adjust to and prioritize a variety of complex evolving tasks.
• Ability to effectively provide professional support to senior staff.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop effective relations within and outside the Bank, and to promote collaboration within the team to meet unit objectives.
• Familiarity with econometric packages (e.g., STATA) and spreadsheet models; experience in working with large household survey datasets, in particular National Sample Survey and National Family Health Survey would be an added advantage.
• Willingness to undertake frequent travel in India.

Work experience in a research institution or like organizations, while desirable, is not mandatory.
Interested candidates should send at least two references and a detailed curriculum vitae, which details their qualifications and experience.

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