Senior Economics Officer
Job Vacancy | Monday, September 29, 2025
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- Reference Number 250794 Position Level TL6 Department Central and West Asia Department Division Georgia Resident Mission Location Georgia Resident Mission Date Posted Monday, September 29, 2025 Closing Date Monday, October 13, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Economics Officer is assigned in the Georgia Resident Mission (GRM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Tbilisi, Georgia.
You will report to the Country Director, GRM and designated Technical International Staff and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Economics Officer, you will take the lead role in the assessment of economic and political economy developments in Georgia and supports economic analysis related to ADB's operational strategies and programs. You will assist in policy dialogue with the Government to promote and facilitate ADB policy, strategies, and programs, and will coordinate with other development partners in pursuing policy discussions.
You will:
- Take a substantive role in country strategy and programming work, including preparation of country partnership strategies, country operational business plans, and divisional work program and budget frameworks. Participate in or lead as applicable, project, sector, and program diagnostic studies and evaluations, and actively participate in economic policy dialogue with relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, or any related field, preferably with Master degree or equivalent. At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in economics and project processing and administration; background in applied economic theory and policy work; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience. Written and verbal proficiency in English. Sound knowledge of government institutional /administrative systems/procedures, and demonstrated ability to work with government officials. Strong conceptual, planning, and organizational skills. Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality reviewยท Able to work collaboratively with teams as both a leader and member. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL6.Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff developmentAdditional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Georgia.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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 our Strategy 2030.
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