Urban Development Specialist

4 days ago


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

Company Overview

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a leading international development finance institution committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific. With a vision under its Strategy 2030, ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded goals.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Urban Development Specialist to join our team at the Sectors Department 2 within the Asian Development Bank's Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing technical and operational support in portfolio management, project administration, budget preparation/monitoring, and project processing activities related to loans and TA projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the processing, implementation, and administration of investment projects and TA projects, focusing on the Water and Urban Development Sector.
  • Conduct analysis of the team's water and urban development sector portfolio performance, project administration workload, and provide guidance to other members of the team.
  • Contribute to the analysis and review of mission reports, progress reports, and other available project performance indexes on a regular basis.
  • Maintain effective liaison and working relationship with government agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Organize, contribute, support, and participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops, related to water and urban development sectors.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, economics, engineering, public administration, or related disciplines; preferably with advanced training.
  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience in portfolio management, project administration, budget preparation/monitoring, and/or project processing activities related to loans and TA projects.
  • Familiar with good industry practices and guidelines within area of expertise.
  • Strong analytical, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills.
  • Sound understanding of ADB procedures and practices related to TA and loan/grant project processing and administration.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • Proficiency with computer-based applications.

Benefits

  • Paid leave (including parental)
  • Medical and health benefits
  • Life and other insurance plans
  • Staff development
  • Retirement plan
  • Housing and education allowance (if applicable)

About Us

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment.



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