Associate Financial Management Officer
Join the ADB as an Associate Financial Management Officer and promote sustainable development in Asia.
Overview
Join the ADB as an Associate Financial Management Officer and promote sustainable development in Asia.
You have:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in financial management.
- Strong understanding of public financial management.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teams and stakeholders.
- Experience in knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Associate Financial Management Officer is assigned to the Public Financial Management Division (PFFM) within the Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department (PPFD). You will be based at our Philippine Country (PHCO) office in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to Director, PFFM and/or designated International Staff and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, Philippines (PHCO).
Your Role
As an Associate Financial Management Officer, you 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 projects; and (c) coordinate the development and delivery of knowledge sharing and capacity building support.
Though the position is based in Manila, Philippines, you can be assigned to work on tasks in other developing member countries of ADB as needed.
You will:
a. Operational services
b. Country FM Systems
c. Knowledge management
d. Other tasks
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of the Philippines.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
About Us
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, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to conduct financial due diligence for a project. What steps did you take? | This question assesses your practical experience with financial due diligence processes. | Detail the project, your role, the process you followed, and the outcome. |
| How do you approach capacity building in financial management? | Interviewers want to understand your methods and effectiveness in enhancing team or stakeholder capabilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of when you had to work with diverse stakeholders? How did you ensure effective communication? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to stay up to date with public financial management practices? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging project you worked on. What obstacles did you face and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you assess the effectiveness of financial management systems in a country? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you see knowledge sharing playing in public financial management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with financial management assessments in different countries? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |