Senior Urban Development Specialist

4 weeks ago


Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines ADB - Asian Development Bank Full time

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 Senior Urban Development Specialist (Finance and Investment) is assigned to the Water and Urban Development Sector Office within the Sectors Group.

SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in the region and with ADB's clients.

The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, supports the delivery of 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's technical leadership externally and internally.


SG-WUD leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the water and urban development sectors and includes ADB's work on tourism industry.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and will report to Director, WUD and will oversee national and administrative staff.


Your Role


As a Senior Urban Development Specialist (Finance and Investment), you will identify, develop, process, implement and administer loans, technical assistance (TAs) projects, and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the water and urban sectors in developing member countries (DMCs).

You will lead in origination, development, due diligence, and support to the approval and implementation of private sector infrastructure financing projects in the water and urban sectors for all types of instruments offered by ADB and ensure key issues are considered and proper risk management is applied.


You will also contribute to the development and evaluation of policy in the urban sector, while taking the lead in the engagement including policy dialogue with governments and the private sector.


You will:
Strategy and Planning

Project Processing and Management

Knowledge Management and Others

#### Qualifications

You will need:

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)

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]).

ADB only hires nationals of its [68 members]).

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here]).

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment.

ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers [FAQ]) for more information.

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