Associate Project Officer
Job Vacancy | Monday, July 14, 2025
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- Reference Number 250525 Position Level TL4 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Finance Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, July 14, 2025 Closing Date Monday, July 28, 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 to the Financial Sector Office (SD-FIN) within the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in finance, human and social development, and public sector management and governance in the region and with ADB's clients. SD3, which is comprised of three 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.
FIN leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the financial 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 division 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:
- Support the processing, implementation, and administration of investment projects, TA projects, and assist in portfolio management and sector work and activities, focusing on the FIN Sector.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, engineering, public administration, or related disciplines; preferably with advanced training. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation in the financial 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 / 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)
Additional Information
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff’s performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 50 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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