Investment Specialist (Blended Finance)
Support the Asian Development Bank's blended finance initiatives.
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Overview
Support the Asian Development Bank's blended finance initiatives.
You have:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in investment or finance.
- Advanced degree in finance, economics, or related fields.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise in blended finance mechanisms and donor relationships.
- Fluency in English and preferably a second language relevant to the Asia-Pacific region.
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 will 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 provide analysis and other support to the origination, processing, execution, of financing to private sector borrowers at concessional terms, including but not limited to funds deployed by LEAP 2. In addition, you will administer funds deployed by LEAP 2 and other donor funds.
You will:
a. Project Structuring and Processing
b. Fund raising and Donor relationship management
c. Fund Management and Administration
d. Policy and Project Evaluation
e. Knowledge Sharing
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. 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, at its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term appointment.
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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Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a project you structured and the challenges you faced? | This assesses your experience in managing complex projects. | Discuss specifics about the project, your role in structuring it, and how you overcame obstacles. |
| Describe a time you successfully raised funds for a project. | The interviewer wants to see your fundraising capability and results. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize projects in a resource-constrained environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for donor relationship management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss a time when you evaluated a policy and its impact? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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