Principal Investment Specialist

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 Principal Investment Specialist is assigned to the Infrastructure Division 1 (PSIF1) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director and will oversee national and administrative staff.

Your Role As a Principal Investment Specialist, you will: will lead the origination, development, due diligence, approval and implementation of private sector corporate and project finance loans and equity investments, which can include developmental and commercially sustainable projects in sectors such as energy (power generation, transmission and distribution, storage and utilities), upstream, mid-stream and down-stream critical minerals supply chain development water and waste (water supply, distribution, wastewater treatment, solid waste management), transport (electric mobility, and transport services), telecommunications, manufacturing and decarbonization of industry in the PSIF1 regions. The Principal Investment Specialist will contribute to the development of policies and strategies of country programs and monitor the development impact of the portfolio and ensure key issues are considered and proper risk management is applied.

You will:

a. Project Development and Processing

b. External Liaison

c. Strategy, Policy, and Project Evaluation

d. 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.

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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