Investment Officer
Facilitate and support impactful infrastructure financing projects
Overview
Facilitate and support impactful infrastructure financing projects
You have:
- Ability to support technical assistance funds and contracting activities.
- Experience in managing contracts efficiently.
- Understanding of sustainable investment processes.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for private sector financing.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders.
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 Operations Officer is assigned to the Infrastructure Finance Division 2 (PSIF2) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Director, PSIF2 and designated International Staff and National Staff; and may oversee administrative staff.
Your Role The Investment Officer will support PSIF2 in administering technical assistance (TA) funds and coordinating related contracting activities. The primary objective of this position is to facilitate the effective utilization of TA funds. By ensuring efficient consultant recruitment, effective contract management, and compliance with the reporting standards of ADB and donors, the incumbent will play a vital role in ensuring the proper utilization of TA resources. An additional objective is to provide technical support and coordination in the processing of ADB’s private sector investments in Southeast Asia, the Pacific and East Asia regions. This involves contributing to the identification, development, implementation and administration of private sector infrastructure financing projects.
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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.
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.
PSOD provides investment capital to private sector entrepreneurs, corporates and project sponsors, as well as financial intermediaries, such as banks, throughout developing Asia. It catalyzes, structures, and fund investments in privately held and state-sponsored companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Its emphasis is on commercially viable transactions that generate financial returns while also delivering on ADB's organization-wide mission to promote environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic growth. To learn more about PSOD, watch this video.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you successfully managed a contract? | This question assesses your contract management skills and experience in project oversight. | Highlight your role, the challenges faced, and how you ensured compliance and successful delivery. |
| How do you approach stakeholder management in infrastructure projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your communication and negotiation skills with diverse parties. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you had to ensure compliance with regulations. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to assess the effectiveness of technical assistance funds? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your experience in managing diverse teams? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |