Senior Project Officer (Infrastructure)

Overview

Be a catalyst for positive change in infrastructure projects in Asia.

You have:

• Experience in project management related to infrastructure initiatives.
• Understanding of government procurement systems in the Philippines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to engage in dialogue with government officials and development partners.
• Technical assistance (TA) project management experience.

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 Project Officer (Infrastructure) is assigned to the Philippine Country Office (PHCO) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Country Director, PHCO or designated international staff; and may supervise junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Project Officer (Infrastructure), you will support the Country Operations Head in PHCO, and sector groups in processing and implementation of key infrastructure operations initiatives of the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), Country Programming Mission (CPM), and Country Portfolio Review Mission (CPRM), and in ADB SERD. You will also support sector groups and mission leaders on aspects of processing and implementing infrastructure loan and technical assistance (TA) projects in the Philippines and participate in dialogue with the government on identifying and enacting ways to accelerate processing and implementation in the context of ADB and Government of Philippines implementation and procurement systems. This role is key to providing an effective interface and partnership between ADB and key stakeholders, including government and development partners handling infrastructure related projects.

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 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 our Strategy 2030.

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