Senior Financing Partnerships Specialist

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 Financing Partnerships Specialist is assigned to the Partner Funds Division (CCPF) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, Partner Funds, and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role
As a Senior Financing Partnerships Specialist, you will lead and coordinate ADB's engagement with new and existing donors to raise funds for new or existing trust funds, fostering broad-based relationships. The incumbent will represent ADB at industry events, proactively reach out to new potential donors, and oversee a small team responsible for mapping and identifying potential donors, preparing outreach materials, and supporting ADB staff in creating pitch documentation.

Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate with project officers to identify funding needs and design bespoke, targeted pitch materials. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in development finance-preferably with an MDB or similar organization-and an in-depth understanding of philanthropic organizations, bilateral Official Development Assistance, or impact investor communities.

You will:

• Develop and implement strategies to raise funds from new and existing donors for trust funds and other financing mechanisms.

• Build and sustain relationships with donors, ensuring alignment with their objectives and ADB's financing priorities.

• Represent ADB at industry events, forums, and donor meetings, advocating for ADB's initiatives and funding needs.

• Lead outreach efforts to potential donors, including philanthropic entities, bilateral ODA agencies, and impact investors.

• Oversee and lead a team responsible for mapping and identifying potential donors, preparing outreach materials and pitch documentation, and supporting ADB staff in donor engagement efforts.

• Ensure the team delivers high-quality output aligned with ADB's strategic priorities.

• Actively engage with ADB project officers to identify funding needs across projects and initiatives.

• Work with project teams to design bespoke, targeted pitch materials tailored to donor priorities.

• Provide expert advice and guidance to operations staff on donor engagement strategies and resource mobilization.

• Disseminate donor insights and contribute to in-house seminars, workshops, and manuals to enhance ADB's resource mobilization capabilities.

Qualifications
You will need:

• Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields; or University degree in Economics, Business Administration, Finance, or related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.

• At least ten years work experience in resource mobilization, donor engagement, and development finance. International experience working in several countries.

• Prior experience with an MDB or similar organization is highly desirable.

• Proven track record in engaging philanthropic organizations, bilateral ODA, or impact investor communities.

• Written and verbal proficiency in English.

• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI2

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)

Additional Information

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.

AboutUs

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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