Programs Officer

Overview

Provide technical expertise and support for ADB programming in Bangladesh.

You have:

• Proven technical expertise in programming and operations within the development sector.
• Experience in policy dialogue related to poverty alleviation and sustainable development.
• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh's development policies and strategies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders including government and non-government organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as economics, public policy, or international 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 Programs Officer is assigned to the Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM) within the South Asia Department (SARD).You will help ensure that ADB's operations in Bangladesh align with ADB's Strategy 2030, the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and the government's development plans. You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

You will report to the Country Director (CD) and designated international staff.

Your Role

As a Programs Officer, you will provide technical expertise and quality inputs in BRM programming work, and help provide comprehensive knowledge, strategic and insightful inputs, and technical support in BRM's country strategy and programming work, policy dialogue, and knowledge management.

You will:

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 opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Bangladesh.

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. There is no limit on the number of renewals. 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 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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