Portfolio Management Assistant
Job Vacancy | Monday, March 23, 2026
| Reference Number | 260285 |
|---|---|
| Position Grade | TL1 |
| Department | Procurement, Portfolio and Financial Management Department |
| Division | Portfolio Management Division |
| Location | Asian Development Bank Headquarters |
| Date Posted | Monday, March 23, 2026 |
| Closing Date | Monday, April 6, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT) |
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 Portfolio Management Assistant is assigned to the Portfolio Management Division (PFPM) within the Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to a designated International Staff and Senior Officer.
Your Role
As a Portfolio Management Assistant, you will provide operational support for several portfolio management work.
You will:
Perform a combination of the following tasks and clearly defined areas, depending on the assignment/instructions from supervisors:
Portfolio Management Activities
- Help prepare documents, data, and correspondence for project and portfolio management review and discussions.
- Help organize meetings and preparing materials for the MDB portfolio network, Operations Review Meetings (ORM), Portfolio Management Forums, Portfolio Network, working groups, and related activities.
- Assist supervisors in project and portfolio management activities, including coordinating interdepartmental meetings and respond to ad-hoc requests.
- Help prepare the Annual Portfolio Performance Report.
- Help prepare presentation materials.
Consultant Recruitment
- Help recruit consultants by processing Individual/Staff Consultant requests and related contract variations, as may be required by the supervisors.
Documents and Data Management
- Ensure that all correspondence and documents are prepared promptly and following ADB standards.
- Ensure that all data and information related to portfolio management outputs are up to date
Seminar Administration
- Assist the capacity building team in seminars on project and portfolio management.
- Prepare slides and other visual aids.
- Support different activities for assigned seminars by preparing resource materials, arranging venues, guest speakers, participants and receptions for participants.
- Arrange seminar facilities required for in-house presentations of supervisors and PPFD guest speakers.
Others
- Prepare reports and tables as required.
- Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in your workplan.
Qualifications
You will need:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, commerce, management, accounting or other relevant discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience with emphasis on portfolio management.
- Working knowledge of assigned area
- Proficiency in expressing ideas in both spoken and written formats in English, which include report-writing. Proficient in Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and required information technologies
- Proven experience to liaise and work with external parties and with colleagues throughout ADB.
- Capable to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL1.
Benefits
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.
- Retirement plan (if applicable)
- Medical and health benefits
- Paid leave (including parental)
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
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.
About Us
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
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