Principal Urban Development Specialist
Job Vacancy | Monday, July 28, 2025
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- Reference Number 250614 Position Level TI3 Department Sectors Department 2 Division Water and Urban Development Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, July 28, 2025 Closing Date Monday, August 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 position of Principal Urban Development Specialist is assigned to the Water and Urban Development Sector Office (SD2-WUD) within the Sectors Department 2 (SD2). SD2 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in the region. SD2, which is comprised of the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, SG-WUD, and Digital Sector Office: 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.
SD2-WUD leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the water and urban development (WUD) sector. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Director, WUD and oversee Technical Local staff.
Your Role
As a Principal Urban Development Specialist, you will lead and oversee the formulation and articulation of policy and strategies on water and urban sector, engage DMC governments in policy dialogue, and conduct ADB's activities to support sector policies and reforms. You will lead in identifying, developing, processing, implementing and administering loans, grants, and TA projects, and provide relevant stakeholders with necessary technical support and knowledge projects.
You will:
- Lead the processing and administration of sub-regional and DMC-specific loans, grants, and TAs on WUD, with due attention to the country's development policies and projects' impacts on private sector participation, sector restructuring, and reforms.
Qualifications
You will need:
Master's Degree, or equivalent, in civil engineering, environmental engineering, urban and regional planning, urban and environmental management, or economics; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in the water and urban sector and municipal service improvement, and in project preparation and administration of projects, practical knowledge, and experience in integration of financial, economic, social, institutional, and safeguard requirements and issues in project design and execution. International experience working in several countries. Broad experience in the preparation of investment projects and analysis of relevant development policies, including knowledge on procurement and consultant recruitment. Demonstrated team leadership or managerial skills and experience leading professionals, teams, and missions for technical matters and projects processing/implementation. Significant expertise within a specific area of ADB's operations (economic, sector, or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Please refer to the link for ADB for ADB Competency Framework for TI3.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 68 members, 49 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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