Senior Investment Specialist
Lead infrastructure financing projects to promote sustainable development in Asia.
Overview
Lead infrastructure financing projects to promote sustainable development in Asia.
You have:
- Lead the origination and development of private sector infrastructure financing projects.
- Ensure application of risk management principles during project implementation.
- Contribute to policy and strategy development for country programs.
- Monitor the development impact of projects and address key issues.
- Strong external liaison and stakeholder engagement skills required.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you looking to have 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 Senior Investment Specialist is assigned to the Infrastructure Finance 1 Division (PSIF1) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and may be assigned in one of ADB's Resident Missions.
You will report to Director, PSIF1, and will oversee National Staff and Administrative Staff.
Your Role
As a Senior Investment Specialist, you will lead the origination, development, structuring, due diligence, approval, negotiations and implementation of private sector infrastructure financing projects in South, Central and West Asia, contribute to the development of policy and strategies of country programs, monitor the development impact of the projects and ensure key issues are considered and proper risk management principles are applied.
You will:
a. Project Development and Processing
b. External Liaison
c. Knowledge Sharing
d. Strategy, Policy and Project Evaluation
e. Staff Supervision
Qualifications
You will need:
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for international Staff Levels 5.
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
ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.
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 our Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully led a major project? | This assesses your leadership and project management capabilities. | Highlight your role, the project's goals, and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects? | Interviewers want to know your time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to manage risks in a project. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure stakeholder engagement throughout a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to monitor project impacts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |