[sustran] CAI-Asia Center Job Openings - Transport Specialist

Sudhir sudhir at cai-asia.org
Fri Mar 6 18:57:46 JST 2009


*TERMS OF REFERENCE*

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Position Title:                               Transport Specialist

Location:                                     Manila, Philippines with
local/international travel

Duration of Appointment:             Regular staff (3 months probation)

Estimated Start Date:                   April/May 2009

Deadline for Application:              20 March 2009

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* I.     **BACKGROUND TO CAI-ASIA *

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The *Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia)* promotes and
demonstrates innovative ways to improve the air quality of Asian cities by
sharing experiences and building partnerships.



CAI-Asia was established in 2001 as a joint initiative of the Asian
Development Bank, the World Bank and the former United States - Asia
Environmental Partnership, and has grown to become the main regional
initiative on urban air quality management (AQM). It is part of a global
Clean Air Initiative, which also includes sister initiatives for Latin
American Cities (CAI-LAC) and in Sub-Saharan Africa (CAI-SSA). The CAI-Asia
Center began operating as an independent non-profit organization in 2007,
with headquarters in Manila. It is the secretariat of the CAI-Asia
Partnership with 120 members, and works together with country networks in
eight Asian countries.



The CAI-Asia Center has two core programs: the air quality management (AQM)
program and the transport program, with clear linkages to health, climate
change and energy management. Its flagship event, the Better Air Quality
(BAQ) workshop, brings together 1,000 air quality stakeholders.



The CAI-Asia Center collects and documents knowledge, convenes stakeholders
and influences standards and policies on urban AQM.  CAI-Asia's work has
contributed to the (a) adoption of stricter vehicle emissions and fuel
quality standards in several Asian countries and cities, (b) establishment
of processes policy dialogues for regional policy harmonization and
acceleration of development of national policies on air quality management;
(c) the integration of air quality and sustainable transport in the
strategies, policies, loans, and projects of development agencies; (d)
increased and accelerated uptake of new technologies and measures to reduce
air pollution; (e) improve efficiency and coordination between organizations
working on air quality and sustainable transport in Asia; and (f) the
allocation of funds towards AQM and sustainable transport.



A Transport Specialist is sought under the CAI-Asia Center’s Transport
Program.

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*II.     ** RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF WORK *


Under the direct supervision of the Transport Program Manager, the Transport
Specialist shall support the implementation of programs and projects of the
CAI-Asia Center.



*A.            **Project Development and Implementation*



·         Provide assistance in the implementation of projects on
transportation issues (e.g. related to contribution of transportation to air
pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, fuel and vehicle technology as well
as fuel economy, and transportation planning and demand management). This
includes the preparation of project reports, meeting proceedings,
presentations, workshops, conferences and events, including logistical and
administrative arrangements

·         Provide information and support to  CAI-Asia Country Networks in
various Asian countries on transportation issues

·         Deliver other tasks assigned by the Transport Program Manager
and/or Executive Director of the Center



*B.            **Inputs to Knowledge Management and Capacity Building *

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·         Contribute to the research and profiling of transportation-related
studies, policies, projects, initiatives, and other materials relevant for
Asia and post on the CAI-Asia website (www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia) and the
CitiesACT portal (www.citiesact.org)

·         Issue monthly sustainable transport e-newsletters

·         Maintain the transport database in the Center

·         Write articles for publication and inclusion on the CAI-Asia
website



*III.     **ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA *



·         A university degree in environmental sciences, environmental
management, natural sciences, engineering, communication, and/or
development-related discipline. *An advanced degree in transportation
planning and/or engineering is preferred *

·         At least 3-5 years experience in transportation – related issues
in Asia

·         Knowledge and experience in air pollution and/or greenhouse gas
emissions forecasting from the transport sector

·         Work experience in developing countries in Asia is an advantage

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills, fluency in
English, initiative and good interpersonal skills

·         Ability to work independently and as part of multi-cultural and
multi-disciplinary team

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required, and
database, statistics software, and website development experience is an
advantage



*IV.     **DURATION AND REMUNERATION *


The selected candidate will be appointed for an initial one-year position
with a 3-month probationary period, with the possibility of renewal.  The
basic monthly salary starts at             *PhP 86,470.00*, subject to tax
imposed by the Government of the Philippines. In addition, social benefits
as required under Philippines law will be provided (SSS, PhilHealth and HDMF
contributions, and 13th month). Leave entitlements include 24 incentive
leave days (paid vacations and sick days) and 11 regular holidays per year.

This position is open to applicants with citizenship from Asian countries.
In the case of an international recruitment the CAI-Asia Center will pay for
one international airfare at the beginning and end of the contract. A modest
relocation grant, equivalent to one month net salary will be paid as well.

*V.     **HOW TO APPLY *

Quoting reference application Transport Specialist on subject line,
applicants should email their application letter and current CV (as Word
attachments) to Ms. Gianina Panopio (gianina.panopio at cai-asia.org), no later
than 20 March 2009, 5:00 pm, Manila time.

All applicants should state the reasons for their interest in the position,
relevant details of qualifications and experience, and contact details for
three referees.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. For further information on
the position please contact Mr. Herbert Fabian, Transport Program Manager of
the CAI-Asia Center at bert.fabian at cai-asia.org.
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