TERMS OF REFERENCE 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 I. BACKGROUND TO CAI-ASIA 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. 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 · 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 (<a href="http://www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia" target="_blank">www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia</a>) and the CitiesACT portal (<a href="http://www.citiesact.org/" target="_blank">www.citiesact.org</a>) · 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 (<a href="mailto:gianina.panopio@cai-asia.org" target="_blank">gianina.panopio@cai-asia.org</a>), 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 <a href="mailto:bert.fabian@cai-asia.org" target="_blank">bert.fabian@cai-asia.org</a>.