Associate Project Officer

Supports ADB human and social development portfolio management, project processing and project administration for loans, grants and technical assistance, including analysis, documentation, stakeholder liaison and knowledge activities.

• Support processing, implementation, administration and self-assessment of investment and technical assistance projects
• Monitor assigned projects and prepare performance reports, forecasts and corrective measures
• Review procurement documents and prepare project administration documents
• Contribute to portfolio analysis, reviews, reports and project performance metrics
• Support dialogue with government officials, private sector, civil society and development partners
• Organise and contribute to meetings, seminars, workshops and knowledge-sharing activities
• Prepare sector research, briefing materials and background papers
• Mentor and support junior team members

• Bachelor degree in finance, business administration, public administration, education, public health or a related field
• At least five years of relevant professional experience in ADB project management and implementation, preferably in the human and social development sector
• Strong analytical ability to conduct research and analysis, organise information and draft documents
• Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures
• Familiarity with accepted procurement and disbursement best practices
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Nationality of an ADB member country

• Advanced training is preferred
• Experience and knowledge of project planning, feasibility analysis, detailed design, implementation, construction supervision or contract management is desirable

• Portfolio Management
• Project Administration
• Project Processing
• Procurement Review
• Disbursement Forecasting
• Stakeholder Liaison
• Budget Monitoring
• Knowledge Management
• Research and Analysis

• ADB eOperations

• Fixed-term appointment for an initial period of three years, with possible extension, conversion or non-renewal
• Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening