Urban Development Specialist
Contribute to policy and strategies on urban development.
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Overview
Contribute to policy and strategies on urban development.
You have:
- Experience in urban development and water management.
- Strong background in policy formulation and delivery.
- Demonstrated understanding of development finance.
- Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge in project management principles.
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 Urban Development Specialist is assigned to the Water and Urban Development Sector Office (SG-WUD) within the Sectors Group (SG). SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.
SG-WUD leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the water and urban development sectors.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and you will report to Director, SG-WUD and will oversee national and administrative staff.
Your Role
As an Urban Development Specialist, you will contribute to the formulation and articulation of policy and strategies on water and urban development sector in the developing member countries (DMCs). You will be responsible in enhancing quality of policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by working closely with DMC clients. You will provide support in identifying, developing, processing, implementing and administering loans, grants, technical assistance (TA) projects in DMCs, and provide relevant stakeholders with necessary technical support and knowledge for projects.
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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.
· Paid leave (including parental)
· Medical and health benefits
· Life and other insurance plans
· Staff development
· Retirement plan
· Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
· Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
Additional Information
The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.
Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a project related to urban development? | This question assesses your project management skills and experience in urban development. | Provide specific details on the project, your role, the challenges you faced, and the outcomes. |
| How do you engage with stakeholders in urban development projects? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to stakeholder engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What policies would you recommend to improve water management in urban areas? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share an experience where you addressed a significant challenge in urban development. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you think urban development plays in alleviating poverty? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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