Associate Project Officer

Overview

Support projects in agriculture and rural development sector.

You have:

• Experience in project implementation and management in agriculture and rural development.
• Ability to engage and coordinate with government and development partners effectively.
• Technical knowledge related to agriculture, food security, and environmental sustainability.
• Willing to work in an international environment and adapt to diverse working conditions.

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 of Associate Project Officer is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development (AFNR) Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG).

The incumbent will report to Director AFNR Region 1 or to the designated international staff including the Project Administration Unit (PAU) Head and matrix reporting to Country Director, KYRM.

Your Role

As an Associate Project Officer, you will provide technical and operational support and input in processing and implementation of projects for agriculture, food, nature and rural development sector. This includes engaging in sector dialogue with the government and development partners in the Kyrgyz Republic. You will work closely with the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, other development partners, and civil society; provide necessary support in project preparation, administration and portfolio management activities; and perform a wide range of project specific tasks and activities as may be directed by supervisor. You will coordinate with ADB's Private Sector Operation Department and Office of Private-Public Partnership to discuss opportunities to promote private sector participation in ADB country operations.

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Qualifications

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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.

Additional Information

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Kyrgyz. This is a fixed term appointment with an 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. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

For staff on fixed term appointment: (a) the current fixed term appointment will be terminated before the effective date of the new fixed term appointment; and (b) a decision on their fixed term appointment will be made at the end of the new fixed-term.

This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to resubmit an application. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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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