Senior Investment Specialist
Lead investment projects in healthcare and education in Asia.
Overview
Lead investment projects in healthcare and education in Asia.
You have:
- Experience in private sector financing projects, particularly in healthcare and education sectors.
- Proven leadership skills in team supervision and project management.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate project impacts and policy strategies.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with external stakeholders.
- A relevant master's degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
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 Senior Investment Specialist is assigned to the Social Sectors Team (SST) in the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and may be assigned in one of our Resident Missions in the Central and West Asia Region.
You will report to the Deputy Director General and/or designated SST Technical International Staff and will oversee Junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Investment Specialist, you will lead the origination, development, structuring, due diligence, approval, negotiations and implementation of private sector financing projects in the healthcare and education sectors in 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:
Benefits
ADB offers 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 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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project you led that had a significant impact on a community? | This helps assess the candidate's project management skills and their understanding of community impacts. | Highlight a specific project, the role you played, and the measurable outcomes. |
| How do you approach risk management in your projects? | Understanding of risk management principles is crucial for ensuring project success. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a challenging negotiation you've conducted. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective knowledge sharing within a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you utilize to monitor and evaluate project impacts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |