Associate Project Officer
Job Vacancy | Wednesday, January 7, 2026
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- Reference Number 250851 Position Grade TL4 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 Closing Date Wednesday, January 21, 2026 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 Associate Project Officer is assigned to the Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (PSMG) 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 and with ADB's clients. SD3 which is comprised of three sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, non-sovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB's technical leadership externally and internally.
SD3-PSMG is responsible for policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the public management, public finance, trade, and governance sectors.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and you will report to designated International Staff.
Your Role
As an Associate Project Officer, you will provide necessary support for technical inputs and analyses in the identification, design, processing, administration, and evaluation of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) to support public finance sector policy and strategies and public management issues in the Division's regional developing member countries (DMCs). You will ensure compliance with ADB's policies, operations manual, project administration instructions, and assistance-related documentations; and provide support for portfolio performance, multi-sectoral research, quality knowledge products, administrative services, and mentoring of support staff in the sector office.
You will:
- Help process assigned projects, TAs, and knowledge product development through timely and quality services to support division deliverables.
- Review and provide inputs to PAMs/FAMs and on their implementation arrangements considering lessons learned from previous projects and compliance with procedures of assigned projects.
- Ensure the timely posting of Project Information Document, Social Safeguard Monitoring Report, Environment Safeguard Monitoring Report, Project Administration Memorandum, and others of assigned projects on the ADB website.
- Review, analyze, and consolidate reports on status of ongoing projects and TAs, and achievement of intended outputs/goals, and provide inputs for corrective actions as necessary.
- Provide support for administration of assigned projects and TAs, and portfolio performance to ensure compliance with ADB policies and objectives.
- Ensure required reports, including Project Completion Reports/TA Completion Reports (PCR/TCR) are produced and submitted on time, in the appropriate form and as complete and accurate as necessary.
- Support in the Work Program and Budget Framework exercise and manage reverse clocks of the tasks under the department's work program.
- Guide support staff in handling complex staff consultant and selective TA administration tasks, including processing of contracts and tracking disbursements to ensure that the assigned projects are properly planned, monitored, and reported.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of the division's strategic frameworks for technical sectors as required (macro-fiscal policy, domestic resource mobilization, expenditure reform, debt management, State-owned enterprise reform, governance, economic management and diversification, and trade policy).
- Review and provide comments on sector assessments for CPS, templates, and other papers as requested.
- Help coordinate knowledge events, including division participation in related activities with external institutions.
- Participate in different missions as assigned.
- Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in your workplan.
Qualifications
You will need:
- Bachelor's degree in Economics or relevant fields, preferably with advanced training.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Advanced skills and experience in coordinating and working with teams of professionals for public management, financial sector, and trade.
- Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL4.
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 (if applicable)
- Medical and health benefits
- Paid leave (including parental)
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), 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 applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required.
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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