The expected tasks to be performed by the Contractor are, but not limited to, the following:

a. Partnerships coordination ~50%

• Prepare relevant partnership documentation for ITD’s proposed development partnership
• Coordinate all required approval and clearance for the proposed partnership, both in ADB and with proposed development partner
• Assist in exploring potential partnerships with start-ups, academia, public and private organizations that will help support ADB’s digital needs
• Manage partnership related information
• Monitors the expiry dates of the agreements and ensure that the preparation for the extension of the partnership is kicked off ahead of time
• Support the development of collateral related to partnerships (presentations, reports, status updates..)
• Maintain a pipeline of planned partnerships

b. Partnerships implementation ~50%

• Assist in coordinating and implementing ADB’s contributions or role to the partnership (e.g. set up meetings with relevant ADB resources, assist in joint PR)
• Monitor and report the implementation, progress and outcome of partnership or cooperation activities

 The selected Contractor should have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration or relevant fields
• In depth business analysis skills, to be able to understand business needs and effectively communicate
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in technology related business engagement

Soft skills:

• Able to liaise and work effectively with external partners and colleagues from ADB outside the IT Department
• Detail-oriented and with proven track record of maintaining organized workspaces and systems
• Strong collaborator with the ability to work in a fast paced, deadline intensive environment
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build trust and productive relationships
• Curious and proactive in keeping up with the latest tech advancements
• Strong analytical, logical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment
• Self-driven and can work with minimal supervision