Senior Project Officer (Business Solutions)
Job Vacancy | Friday, June 27, 2025
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- Reference Number 250464 Position Level TL6 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Finance Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Friday, June 27, 2025 Closing Date Friday, July 11, 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 Senior Project Officer (Business Solutions) position is assigned to the Finance Sector Office (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 the region. SD3, which is comprised of the Finance Sector Office (FIN), Human and Social Development Sector Office (HSD) and Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (PSMG): delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, 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.
FIN leads policy development and regulatory programs in the finance sector of our DMCs, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the financial sector.
The position will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Senior Director, Financial Sector, or Designated International Staff and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Project Officer (Business Solutions), your primary responsibilities will include leveraging automation tools to enhance operational processes across project and TA lifecycles. You will focus on automating workflows related to TA processing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation while applying AI/ML solutions to streamline TA implementation and back-office procedures. Additional tasks will involve migrating and integrating IT systems across multi-country contexts, aligning with ADB's strategic goals, and creating IT solutions with ADB's private sector financial sector operations to better leverage and coordinate work across the teams.
You will:
- Leverage proven experience in automating business processes to support project and TA processing, implementation, portfolio monitoring, and evaluation.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in finance, business administration, economics, engineering, public administration, or related disciplines ; preferably with Master's degree or equivalent. At least 8 years relevant professional experience in project implementation, and at least 4 years of supervisory experience A post graduate degree in AI/ML, professional certifications such as ITIL 4 Specialist, Microsoft Office Application Specialist, or training in design thinking and systems innovation will be considered an asset, further enhancing your ability to innovate and drive impactful solutions across ADB's operations. Proven experience in automating business processes to support project and technical assistance (TA) processing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Experience applying AI/ML solutions to streamline TA implementation workflows and back-office procedures. Successful track record in implementing, migrating, and integrating IT systems across multi-country projects and TA contexts. Demonstrated ability to digitize and simplify HR functions (recruitment, staff movement, promotions, learning, and development) to align with project and TA life cycles. Proven experience in automating processes related to budgeting and HR operations, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Proficiency in automation tools and platforms, including Oracle applications (ERP, CX RightNow, Taleo), Microsoft 365, Copilot, Power Platform, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and related systems. Strong technical skills in web and database development, content management systems, eLearning platforms, and multimedia tools. Skilled in end-to-end project management, including cross-functional team coordination and delivery of automation solutions supporting TA implementation. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting using Excel, PowerPoint, and BI tools to support project and TA monitoring and evaluation. Experience creating user-friendly documentation and delivering training on digital tools to support TA processing and project implementation. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable solutions for project teams, TA stakeholders, and decision-makers. Please refer to the link for the ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local grade 6.
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 appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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 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 its Strategy 2030.
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