Associate Partnerships Officer

Help deliver ADB's strategic partnership management activities with government shareholders and partners.

This opening expired 10 months ago. Do not try to apply for this job.

Application deadline 10 months ago: Tuesday 5 Aug 2025 at 12:00 UTC

Open application form

Overview

Help deliver ADB's strategic partnership management activities with government shareholders and partners.

You have:

  • Demonstrate sound political economy skills
  • Have excellent drafting skills
  • Support the mapping of the shareholder authorizing environment as it pertains to development finance

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 Partnerships Officer is assigned to the Strategic Partnerships Division (SPSP) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated International Staff and Officer (as applicable).

Your Role

As an Associate Partnerships Officer, you will help deliver ADB's strategic partnership management activities with main government shareholders and other relevant partners. You will play an important role in SPSP through demonstration of sound political economy skills, supporting the mapping of the shareholder authorizing environment as it pertains to development finance, and building partnerships with diverse actors. You will also contribute to, and where delegated, deliver the preparation of briefing materials for senior management including the President, based on excellent drafting skills, analysis of the political context in main capitals and global development issues.

You will:

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 is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

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.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

ADB wants 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.

Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information.

#LI-Onsite

Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully managed a partnership. What approach did you take? This question assesses your experience with partnership management. Provide an example focusing on your strategic approach and outcomes.
How do you stay informed about global development issues? Can you provide an example of a recent topic you researched? This question evaluates your proactive engagement with current issues in development finance. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss your experience in preparing briefing materials for senior management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to analyze political contexts when assessing potential partnerships? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging partnership you had to manage. What made it challenging and how did you resolve the issues? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach building a partnership with a new government shareholder in a region you are unfamiliar with? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you believe partnerships play in sustainable development? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you discuss an experience where you had to adapt your communication style for different stakeholders? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: adb.org