Associate Financial Management Officer
Provide operational services in financial management and due diligence.
Overview
Provide operational services in financial management and due diligence.
You have:
- Experience in conducting financial due diligence of projects.
- Knowledge of public financial management systems.
- Experience in knowledge sharing and capacity-building initiatives.
- Ability to coordinate and support financial management assessments.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB’s overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.
Overview
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific****, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
The position is assigned to the Public Financial Management Division (PFFM) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). Financial Management (FM) is an integral component of ADB’s obligations to ensure that the projects it finances are financially viable and sustainable, that ADB funds are used for the purposes for which they were approved, and that borrowers have the capacity to fulfill their obligations under legal agreements. PPFD/PFFM supports the framework, guidelines, and processes regarding ADB’s FM mandate and responsibilities.
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Job Purpose
The Associate Financial Management Officer will (a) provide operational services in conducting financial due diligence of projects during processing and supervision during implementation; (b) support country FM assessments and FM systems strengthening initiatives; and (c) coordinate the development and delivery of knowledge sharing and capacity building support.
Though the position is based in Philippines, the incumbent can be assigned to work on tasks in other developing member countries of ADB as needed.
The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and senior National Staff.
Responsibilities
Operational services
Country FM Systems
Knowledge management
Other tasks
Qualifications
Relevant Experience & Requirements
General Considerations
The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.
ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.
ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.
Potential interview questions
| How do you ensure projects you are involved with are financially viable? | This question evaluates your approach to financial assessments in projects. | Discuss your methods and experiences related to financial viability and due diligence. |
| Can you describe a time you improved financial management systems? | This question assesses your experience in implementing system improvements. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you utilize for effective knowledge sharing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |