Senior Partnerships Specialist
Job Vacancy | Friday, January 2, 2026
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- Reference Number 250991 Position Grade TI2 Department Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department Division European Representative Office Location European Representative Office Date Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 Closing Date Friday, January 16, 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 Senior Partnerships Specialist is assigned to the European Representative Office (ERO) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Representative Office in Frankfurt, Germany and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.
You will report to Representative, ERO and will oversee Junior team members.
Your Role
As a Senior Partnerships Specialist, you will support engagement with European stakeholders in relevant government branches, cofinancing and engagement opportunities with multilateral development banks (MDBs) and strengthen ADB's role and networks in Official Development Assistance (ODA) policy and funding. You will map shareholder landscape and authorizing environment as it pertains to development finance and maintain relationships with diverse range of stakeholders and support efforts to enhance ADB's visibility in Europe by identifying strategic opportunities and building networks.
You will
- Support in establishing and deepening ADB's operations in Europe.
- Map European donors and co-investors' political and economic priorities with ADB's strategic focus areas.
- Advance collaboration with European stakeholders on development, private sector, and climate initiatives and facilitate ADB's participation in global platforms such as but not limited to G7 and G20.
- Build networks with European institutional investors by encouraging new cooperation and financing opportunities and support fundraising engagements for sovereign and non-sovereign operations.
- Maintain relationships with shareholder ministries and agencies; provide intelligence briefs, communicate with sovereign and concessional partners to understand priorities, authorizing environments, and constraints.
- Coordinate meetings, logistics, and materials for ERO activities.
- Develop strategic communication plans to enhance ADB's footprint in European members.
- Contribute to ADB's business and career outreach in Europe.
- Support ADB management and Representative for high-level consultations with European shareholders. Develop intelligence briefs and partner notes to support senior management's participation in high-level fora.
Qualifications
You will need:
- Master's degree in international development, public/government relations, Economics or relevant fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
- At least 10 years of experience in strategic relationship management and public or government relations at a senior level.
- Understanding of international development institutional architecture and major global development issues; preferably experience working in an international development institution.
- Experience writing briefing materials for high-level officials and raising positions in high-level meetings.
- Experience implementing development programs in the Asia and Pacific region.
- Written and verbal proficiency in English is required and proficiency in French or German can be an advantage.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 2 (TI2).
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)
- Relocation (if applicable)
- Retirement plan
- 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 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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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