Asian Development Bank (ADB) Turkmenistan Resident Mission requires Sector and Technical Advisor in Catalyzing Innovation and Strengthening Project Readiness and Implementation (National)

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific.  ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

ADB is supporting the Turkmenistan through the Technical Assistance for Catalyzing Innovation and Strengthening Project Readiness and Implementation to provide rapid, flexible responses to emerging development priorities. including in the transport sector. ADB is strengthening its engagement through the Trans-Turkmenistan Railway Modernization Program (Phase 1: Ashgabat–Dushak) and other connectivity initiatives. These are central to Turkmenistan’s efforts to enhance trade competitiveness, integrate regional corridors, and transition to greener transport systems.

The Transport Sector Expert will support this work by facilitating policy and technical dialogue, providing sector expertise, as well as help identify and prepare a pipeline of bankable projects for future ADB financing.

The consultant will work closely with the Turkmenistan Resident Mission (TKRM), the Transport Sector Office of the Sectors Department 1 (SD1-TRA), and relevant government agencies to ensure coordinated delivery of activities under the TA. The expert will provide technical advice, oversee sector-related tasks, support coordination and capacity building, and contribute to the design and readiness of forthcoming projects.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in transport, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 10 years of experience in the transport sector or related infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrated experience in - or working with – the Government of Turkmenistan, particularly the Ministry of Railways and related institutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of processes and protocols of the Government of Turkmenistan.
• Demonstrated experience managing donor-funded technical assistance projects, ideally with ADB or similar organizations.
• Strong familiarity with procurement procedures of ADB or similar organizations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Russian, and Turkmen are required.
• Prior work experience with ADB or another Multilateral Development Bank is highly preferable.

Interested applicants can obtain additional information, including terms of reference for the position from the ADB Consultant Management System at https://cms.adb.org/ 

Applications for this position have to be submitted via Consultant Management System at https://selfservice.adb.org/OA_HTML/adb/xxcrs/jsp/ADBCsrnFwd.jsp?sel=217930

The deadline for submitting the applications is 24 November 2025.