Investment Specialist (Blended Finance)
Lead financing and manage donor relationships to support projects for sustainable development.
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Overview
Lead financing and manage donor relationships to support projects for sustainable development.
You have:
- Experience in project management and structuring finance for development projects.
- Proven track record in fundraising and donor relationship management.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate policies and projects.
- Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders in the development finance sector.
- Experience in leading or supervising a team.
- Compassionate and committed to alleviating poverty and promoting sustainable development.
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 Investment Specialist (Blended Finance) is assigned to the Guarantees and Syndications Unit within the Office of the Director General (OPSD-GSU) of the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Advisor, PSOD and Head, Guarantees and Syndications Unit and designated International Staff; and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.
Your Role
For eligible projects, PSOD blends donor funds at concessional terms, with financing provided on its own account at market terms (together referred to as ‘blended finance’) to private sector borrowers, to increase the development impact of its private sector operations and support progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
As an Investment Specialist (Blended Finance), you will originate, process, execute, and administer financing at concessional terms, including but not limited to those deployed by the LEAP 2 fund. In addition, you will contribute to the deployment of funds from LEAP 2 at market terms, support fund raising from other donors, and support the management and deployment of other donor funds.
You will:
a. Project Originations, Structuring and Processing
b. Donor relationship management and Fund raising
c. Fund administration
d. Policy and Project Evaluation
e. Knowledge Sharing
f. Staff Supervision
Qualifications
You will need:
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 position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.
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. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a complex financing deal? | This assesses your ability to navigate complex financial situations effectively. | Discuss the specifics of the deal, your role, and the impact it had. |
| How do you build and maintain relationships with donors? | Understanding relationship management is key in this position. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for project evaluation and policy analysis? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience in team leadership and managing staff. What challenges have you faced? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in development finance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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