Project Analyst

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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 Project Analyst is assigned to the Water and Urban Sector Office (WUD) within the Sectors Department 2 (SD2). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to designated International Staff and officer (as applicable).

As a Project Analyst, you will provide analytical and statistical support to the assigned project portfolio, including technical support in portfolio management, project administration, and project processing activities related to loans and TA, knowledge work, and budget management activities for water and urban development (WUD) sector.

• Support project administration of investment projects, programs, TA projects, and sector work and activities, focusing on the WUD Sector.
• Support project processing and administration with tasks including, but not limited to: (i) procurement and consultant recruitment reviews and other project administration actions; and (ii) guidance to executing agencies (EAs), implementing agencies (IAs), contractors, consultants, and project beneficiaries on ADB policies, guidelines, and procedures on procurement and disbursement; and help ensure that requests from EAs/IAs and other project clients are promptly addressed or responded to.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of Project Administration Manuals under assigned projects, including gathering and consolidating data, and drafting writeups for several sections.
• Monitor and take actions on meeting financial management compliance of projects with and quality submission of audited financial statements (APFS and AEFS).
• Compile data and statistics on contract awards and disbursements (projections and achievements) for assigned projects, and provide analytical inputs to project team leaders and government counterparts on shortfalls, causes, and actions needed to meet targets.
• Prepare and update project records in ADB systems following quality and service level standards, including information related to project performance, project implementation status, major issues, actions planned or taken by the project team, and other project details.
• Analyze project performance and provide inputs to the project team to help ensure project progress and performance targets are monitored and met; Assist in addressing project administration red flags for corrective actions.
• Contribute to project-specific and/portfolio reports and participate in regional or sectoral portfolio meetings when requested.
• Monitor and update project records in eOps, SovOps, and other operational data management systems.
• Participate in project inception, review, midterm review, special loan administration missions, and project completion review missions.
• Provide data, analyses, and draft writeups to assigned sections of mission reports such as Memorandum of Understanding and Aide Memoires.
• Contribute to data gathering and preparation of project completion reports and TA completion reports.
• Provide support in project processing missions in designing project implementation arrangements, including procurement/consultant recruitment/disbursement procedures and project management setup, review of financing plans, and preparation of Project Administration Manuals.
• Provide support to other technical local staff in WUD and RM teams.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned as reflected in your workplan.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• In-depth knowledge of ADB or similar multilateral development bank's operations, business processes, procedures, modalities, and workflows.
• Experience undertaking research and analysis, collect and organize data, and draft documents.
• Proficiency in productivity tools and software programs.
• Experience collaborating with diverse background and nationality.
• Experience building relationships and communicating in multicultural settings.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL3.

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)
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans

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.

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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ADB wants 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.

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Department : Sectors Department 2

Division : Water and Urban Development Sector Office

Staff Category : Technical Local - HQ

Job Posting: 26-Sep-2025, 12:36:52 AM

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External