Associate Project Officer
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a lasting impact 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 Associate Project Officer is assigned to the Finance Sector Office (SG-FIN) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the designated International Staff and Senior National Staff.
Your role The Associate Project Officer provides analytical support to the Central West and South Asian (CWSA) Financial Sector Team’s objective of improving portfolio performance and technical assistance in project processing & administration.
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Qualifications
You will need: • Bachelor's degree, and preferably with advanced studies or training in economics, finance, business administration or equivalent. • At least 6 years of hands-on experience in finance or public sector development • Experience in applying expertise in an international setting. • Demonstrated expertise and experience within a specific area • Familiar with good industry practices and guidelines within area of expertise • External work experience of at least 2 years within the last 5 years is required • Effective report-writing and communication skills in English • Proficiency in management of database, high level of computer proficiency • Able to guide Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review • Able to liaise and work effectively with government officials within own work location • Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member. • Strong oral and written communications skills • Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for National Staff level 1.
Benefits ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
• Paid leave (including parental) • Medical and health benefits • Life and other insurance plans • Staff development • Retirement plan • Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
Additional Information This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (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. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
At the end of the initial period, ADB, as its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term appointment, or (c) reverse a staff member on fixed term assignment to a former level.
This position has been created as part of the Workforce Rebalancing Framework, which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADB’s technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADB’s policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with developing member country clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts in the advertised area(s) with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions. Staff may undertake short-term assignments in other groups, departments or offices only when the expertise in the advertised area(s) is needed by those groups, departments or offices.
About Us 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.
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