Unit Head, Project Administration
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, May 27, 2025
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- Reference Number 250414 Position Level TI2 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Human and Social Development Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Closing Date Tuesday, June 10, 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 Unit Head, Project Administration is assigned in the Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD) within the Sectors Department 3. SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB鈥檚 strategic agenda in finance, human and social development, and public sector management and governance in the region and with ADB鈥檚 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 ADB鈥檚 technical leadership externally and internally.SG-HSD leads policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions in the human and social development sectors (education, health, social protection, and in broader social development initiatives). SG-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 Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the designated Director, SG-HSD and will oversee junior team members for regional operations. You will also perform portfolio management reporting and analytics for the entire SG-HSD under the supervision of the Senior Director SG-HSD.
Your Role
As Unit Head, Project Administration, you will lead the portfolio management and be responsible for project reviews to ensure high-quality project design, effective implementation, attainment of project and sector/subsector results, and development impact. You will provide oversight and guidance to project teams, specifically in areas of project implementation and development effectiveness, in designing, and processing of loans, grants, technical assistance (TA) projects.You will lead the formulation and articulation of policy and strategies on human and social development sector in developing member countries (DMCs). You will also lead in identifying, developing, processing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, technical assistance (TA) projects, and provide relevant stakeholders with necessary technical support and knowledge for projects.
You will:
- Lead sector portfolio performance assessment in country/tripartite portfolio review meetings, identify systemic issues, propose initiatives to promote project quality and improve portfolio performance, and provide guidance and advice for the identification and implementation of action items needed to resolve implementation issues and problems.
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB鈥檚 standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
路 Paid leave (including parental)
路 Medical and health benefits
路 Life and other insurance plans
路 Staff development
路 Retirement plan
路 Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
路 Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
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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