Associate Project Analyst

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 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

This vacancy is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Uzbekistan.

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 in the Uzbekistan Resident Mission (URM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). CWRD is responsible for maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Central and West Asia region. URM’s responsibilities include (i) country reporting; (ii) country strategy and program formulation; (iii) coordination of ADB’s activities with the government, donors, NGOs, academic institutions, private sector, and other members of civil society; (iv) financial and administrative activities, project administration support, economic and sector work and programming support; and (v) external relations and information dissemination.

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Job Purpose The Associate Project Analyst provides analytical and administrative support to the functions of project processing, portfolio management, and project administration in general. He/She also supports the overall monitoring and coordination of the processing and administration of loans and technical assistance (TA) in URM. The incumbent reports to designated International Staff and senior National Staff.

Responsibilities • Support to perform research and analytical tasks within financial and fiscal sectors. • Conducts financial analysis and due diligence of financial institutions and projects. • Contributes to project concept papers, reports and recommendations, project administration manuals, and other project-related documents. • Proactively guides executing agencies on preparing annual projection and achievable estimates within a year on contract awards and disbursements. • Monitors the actual contract awards and disbursements against projections, identifies shortfalls and underlying causes, follows up with the Project Team Lead and URM Project Administration Unit, and persistently communicates with executing agencies to take actions. • Monitors and compiles up-to-date data on output and outcome achievements of assigned projects and guides executing agencies how to improve the status. • Proactively supports and communicates with relevant cross-cutting officers as well as executing agencies on compliance of safeguards, financial management, and gender. • Reviews audited project financial statements, safeguards monitoring reports, project performance reports, and timely uploads them into the system. • Regularly prepares project performance summary sheets and updates URM Project Administration Unit the status on project implementation and possible solutions on shortfalls. • Drafts memoranda and other documents for obtaining internal approvals on project implementation. • Proactively and timely supports Project Team Lead in preparing Project Completion Report by coordinating within the Bank for comments, compiling data, and revising the report as needed. • Assists in processing disbursements for assigned projects by (i) following up with EAs on timely submission of withdrawal applications, (ii) reviewing withdrawal applications for compliance with project agreement, (iii) preparing data input for Project Contract Summary Sheet (PCSS) to update the Loan Financial Information and Services (LFIS). • Participates in various missions as required such as country portfolio review, tripartite portfolio review, inception, review, mid-term, and project completion and other missions by providing independent support in collecting data on contract awards and disbursements, reconciliation of project accounts, compliance with loan covenants, and assisting EAs where necessary in the preparation of various reports and applications. • Assists in (i) processing staff and TA consultant recruitment and coordinates paperwork with concerned departments/offices; (ii) processing contract variations; (iii) monitoring submission of consultants' billings and final billings and TA completion to ensure timely closing of TA accounts. • Performs other duties that may be assigned, as reflected in the incumbent’s work plan.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in banking, finance, business administration or a relevant discipline. • At least 5 years of related work experience. Proven experience in financial sector is an asset. • Proven ability to conduct background research and analysis on complex tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data, and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Proficient in spreadsheets and required information technologies. • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team.

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Administrative Staff level 6.

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.