Associate Project Analyst

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. Multiple positions at various levels may be filled from this vacancy notice.

2. Actual position title and level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.

3 Location - Initial appointment to ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines. Some positions may be outposted in a Field Office.

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 Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA) within the Sectors Group (SG). SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, supports the delivery of sovereign and nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.

SG-TRA leads policy development dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the transport sector.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

Job Purpose

The Associate Project Analyst provides analytical and statistical support with respect to the assigned project portfolio including technical support in portfolio management, project administration, project processing activities related to loans and technical assistance (TA), knowledge work, and budget management activities. S/he provides oversight support to the work of the associate project analysts and assistants in coordinating and consolidating information to achieve a specific functional result. The Associate Project Analyst will report to designated International Staff (IS) and Senior National Staff (NS).

Responsibilities

· Supports project processing and administration tasks for assigned loans, grants, and TAs including procurement and consultant recruitment reviews and other project administration actions; provides guidance to executing and implementing agencies and other project clients, on ADB policies, guidelines, and procedures such as on procurement and disbursement; and helps ensure that requests from executing/implementing agencies and other project clients are promptly addressed or responded to.

· Contributes to the preparation and updating of Project Administration Manuals under assigned projects, including gathering and consolidating data, and drafting writeups for its various sections.

· Compiles data and statistics on contract awards and disbursements (projections and achievements) for assigned projects, and provides analytical inputs to project team leaders and/or government counterparts on shortfalls, causes, and actions needed to meet targets.

· Analyzes project performance and provides inputs to the project team to help ensure project progress and performance targets are monitored and met; Assists in addressing project administration red flags for timely corrective actions.

· Contributes to the preparation of project-specific and/or portfolio reports.

· Participates in project inception, review, mid-term review, special loan administration missions, and project completion review missions, as required; provides data, analyses, and draft writeups to assigned sections of mission reports such as Memoranda of Understanding and Aide Memoires.

· Contributes to data gathering and preparation of project completion reports and technical assistance completion reports.

· Provides support in project processing missions, particularly in designing project implementation arrangements, including procurement/disbursement procedures and project management setup, review of financing plans, and preparation of Project Administration Manuals.

· Provides support to other junior administrative staff.

· Performs other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or related disciplines.

· At least 5 years of hands-on experience in portfolio management, project administration, budget preparation/monitoring, and/or project processing activities related to loans and TA projects.

· Familiar with good industry practices and guidelines within area of expertise.

· Strong analytical, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills.

· Sound understanding of ADB or similar multilateral development bank's procedures and practices related to TA and loan/grant project processing and administration, including safeguards compliance.

· Experience in processing and administrating transport projects and TAs is an advantage.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

· Proficiency with computer-based applications.

· Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for AS6.

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.