Programs Officer
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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- Reference Number 250351 Position Level TL5 Department Pacific Department Division Papua New Guinea Resident Mission Location Papua New Guinea Resident Mission Date Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Closing Date Thursday, May 1, 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 a Programs Officer is assigned to the Papua New Guinea Resident Mission (PNRM) within the Pacific Department (PARD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Papua New Guinea.
You will report to PNRM Country Director or designated international staff.
Your Role
As a Programs Officer, you will provide support in (i) conducting Country Programming Mission to build the country assistance pipeline; (ii) monitoring project processing, supporting the project teams, and communicating with the government counterparts; and (iii) preparing the Country Partnership Strategy (CPS). You will also be the focal point/coordinator in the PNRM on relevant thematic issues and activities.
You will:
- Support PNRM Country Director (CD) and Country Operations Head (COH) in conducting country programming mission; preparing the CPS; updating and monitoring concessional lending resource allocation to Papua New Guinea (PNG); maintaining the country assistance pipeline database and tables; preparing ADB-wide publications, documents, and briefing materials, such as the Annual Report, Fact Sheet, the annual meeting country brief, and work program and budget framework, among others.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in economics, development studies, public policy and administration, business administration or other related fields; preferably with advanced training. At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in program/ project management and implementation. Demonstrated experience within the assigned sector. Experience and knowledge of different stages of the project cycle is desirable. Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures. Ability to guide junior colleagues to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review. Ability to collaborate and work productively with individuals and teams within and outside ADB. Excellent proficiency in oral and written English communications. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.
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 with option to renew for an initial period of 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. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Papua New Guinea.
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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