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 Transport Sector Office (SD1-TRA) within the Sectors Department 1 (SD1). SD1 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in the region. SD1, which comprises the Energy and Transport Sector Offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with ADB's developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB's technical leadership internally and externally.
SD1-TRA leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the Transport Sector. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines
You will report to Director, SD1-TRA and/or a designated technical international staff (TI) and may supervise junior technical local staff (TL).
Your Role
The Associate Project Officer provides assistance in general administration, portfolio management, project administration, budget preparation/monitoring, project processing activities related to loans and technical assistance (TA) projects and knowledge management.
You will:
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related disciplines; preferably with advanced training At least 5 years work experience in portfolio management, project administration, budget preparation/monitoring, and/or project processing activities related to loans and TA projects. Familiar with good industry practices and guidelines within area of expertise Strong analytical, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills Sound understanding of ADB or similar multilateral development bank procedures and practices related to TA and loan/grant project processing and administration, including safeguards compliance. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Proficiency with computer-based applications. 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 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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