Associate Project Officer
Job Vacancy | Monday, March 31, 2025
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- Reference Number 250303 Position Level TL4 Department Sectors Department 2 Division Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, March 31, 2025 Closing Date Monday, April 14, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
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 Associate Project Officer is assigned in the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SD-AFNR) within the Sectors Department 2 (SD2). SD2 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in the region. SD2, which is comprised of SD-AFNR, the Water and Urban Development Sector Office, and the Digital Sector Office: delivers or supports sovereign, non-sovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with ADB's developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB's technical leadership internally and externally.
SD-AFNR leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the designated Technical International staff and senior Technical Local staff (as applicable).
Your Role
As an Associate Project Officer, you will provide support and coordination to the portfolio performance of the Southeast Asia and the Pacific team by performing specific responsibilities. You will work independently and collaboratively to carry out a full spectrum of operational, analytical, knowledge and other support for the effective functioning of the team. You will provide technical assistance in project processing, administration, and contract administration.
You will:
Project and TA Processing and Administration
- Actively support in project and TA processing by assisting in the preparation of project concept notes, TA reports, report and recommendation of the President (RRPs); project administration manual (PAM) and other project related documents;
Knowledge management and events focal
Act as the team's knowledge management publication and events focal person. Review submissions and provide input prior to seeking clearance from either the sector group front office or from DOCK Maintain the team's knowledge management database including the team's sharepoint database. Collaborate with the sector front office on securing timely clearance and publication of blurbs, and other announcements. Assist colleagues in submitting their publication ensuring compliance with ADB's publications policies and process. Attend any user-testing acceptance or enhancement initiatives. Provide backup support and perform other duties and ad hoc assignments as required and as reflected in the incumbent's workplan. Provide guidance and share knowledge to new analysts/colleagues in project / TA processing and administration Perform other duties and ad hoc assignments as required and as reflected in the incumbent's workplan.Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration or related fields; preferably with advanced training. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation in the AFNR sector. Strong analytical ability to undertake research and analysis, collect and organize data and information, and draft documents. Experience and knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning, feasibility analysis, detailed design, project implementation, construction supervision, and contract management) is desirable. Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures. Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes Strong capacity for teamwork. Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member, skills to liaise and collaborate with colleagues throughout ADB, and strong willingness and capacity to guide more junior and less experienced colleagues. Excellent capabilities in relationship management; strong client orientation; effective communication skills; solid strong problem solving and solution-oriented approaches; and strong responsiveness, flexibility, reliability, and professionalism. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL4.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)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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