Associate Project Officer
Job Vacancy | Friday, June 13, 2025
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- Reference Number 250475 Position Level TL4 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Human and Social Development Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Friday, June 13, 2025 Closing Date Friday, June 27, 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 Associate Project Officer is assigned to the Human and Social Development Sector Office (SD3-HSD) within the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADBโs strategic agenda in finance, human and social development, and public sector management and governance sectors the region and with ADBโs clients. SD3, which is comprised of three sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADBโs technical leadership externally and internally.
SD3-HSD leads policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions in the human and social development sectors (education, health, social protection, and in broader social development initiatives). SD3-HSD is responsible for (i) conceptualizing, processing, and administering lending, grant, and technical assistance (TA) operations; (ii) developing and delivering knowledge services and products to DMCs; and (iii) leading technical work on sector diagnostics and road maps and contributing to business development efforts.
You will be based at our Philippines Country Office (PHCO) in Manila.
You will have a primary reporting line to the designated Technical International staff or Director, SD3-HSD on operational and policy-related matters and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, PHCO on day-to-day administrative matters. You will oversee junior team members.Your Role
As an Associate Project Officer, you will support the design, implementation, and administration of social protection and community-driven development (CDD) operations in the Philippines for the human and social development sector. You will engage in sector dialogue with government counterparts, development partners, and civil society and contribute to technical assistance (TA), grant, and loan operations under ADBโs expanding support for inclusive, shock-responsive, and locally driven development in the Philippines.
You will:
- Co-lead, and/or support the design, processing, implementation, and administration of loans, grants, and TA projects focused on social protection and CDD, including cash transfer and voucher programs, graduation and economic inclusion, food and nutrition security, digital delivery systems, and local community-driven livelihood, climate-resilience, and/or infrastructure projects.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelorโs degree in economics, development, finance, business administration, public policy/administration, education, public health, or a related field, or related fields, preferably with advanced training. At least 5 years work experience in human and social development sector and/or in development partner-financed project preparation and administration. Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past 5 years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB Extensive knowledge of government policies, reforms and programs in the human and social development sector. Familiarity with government procedures, structure and institutions. Work experience within the Department of Social Welfare and Development would be an advantage. Strong capacity to communicate with government agencies, development partners, civil society organizations and stakeholders. Sound understanding of ADB or other multilateral development bank procedures and practices related to TA and loan and grant project processing and administration, including safeguards compliance. Ability to work effectively, proactively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Proficient in computer applications, especially word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and SharePoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and local language. 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 ADBโs 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 planAdditional Information
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of the Philippines.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (โRecruitment and Appointmentโ). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022โ2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB's in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful candidates may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other groups or departments when required. This fixed-term appointment for three years is renewable under Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 on โRecruitment and Appointmentโ.
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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