Project Officer (Urban Development)

Job Vacancy | Thursday, March 26, 2026

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 Officer (Urban Development) is assigned in the Water and Urban Development Sector Office (SD2-WUD) within the Sectors Department 2 (SD2). You will be based at our Georgia Resident Mission (GRM) in Tbilisi.

You will have a primary reporting line to the designated Technical International staff or Director, SD2-WUD on operational and policy-related matters and have matrix reporting line to the Country Director, GRM on day-to-day administrative matters.

Your Role

As a Project Officer (Urban Development), you will lead or contribute to the processing and administration of assigned loans, grants, and TAs, and urban development work. You will contribute to capacity building and knowledge work, handle project administration and portfolio management, and effectively liaise with government and development partner counterparts in resolving project and WUD sector-related issues.

You will:

• Administer loans and grants and implement TAs in the WUD sector in the country, or in neighboring countries as required, by actively taking initiative and responsibility to engage with GRM and ADB Headquarters (HQ), government agencies, development partners (DPs), private sector partners, and other stakeholders.
• Lead in or contribute to the processing of new loans, grants, and TAs and business development in the country, or in neighboring countries as required.
• Undertake work planning, delivery, and reviews for assigned projects with the team.
• Monitor the progress of assigned projects through fielding missions and reporting project progress to the management.
• Prepare and update forecasts of contract awards and disbursements, identifying factors responsible for shortfalls and actions to expedite progress, and achievement of target levels where possible.
• Identify issues and take actions to address them through interactions with executing agencies (EAs), implementing agencies (IAs), contractors, consultants, and project beneficiaries. You will prepare and implement measures to address the issues.
• Prepare and review papers for extension of loan closing dates, reallocation of loan proceeds, changes in scope and implementation arrangements, and other project administration tasks.
• Provide advice to the government agencies, relevant ministries, EAs, IAs, and sector entities on ADB guidelines on procurement, recruitment of consultants, and preparation and review of procurement documents to ensure implementation. Also provide advice on matters related to safeguards, gender and social inclusion, financial management, and integrity with the support of GRM and HQ colleagues.
• Collaborate with other Sector Offices and departments in ADB for the benefit of ADB and its clients.
• Prepare Project Completion Reports and TA Completion Reports, as assigned.
• Prepare inputs for sector database for portfolio management.· Support, participate, or lead in project reviews as a mission member or mission leader.
• Support or participate in Country/Tripartite Portfolio Review missions as a mission member.
• Support or participate as a mission member in missions by the Board members, Board groups and ADB management, when required.
• Participate in consultations with other DPs especially in areas relating to donor coordination and harmonization in sector work and represent ADB either as a member or a co-chair in the relevant donor coordination groups.
• Maintain knowledge base of future government investment plans, development strategies, institutional structure, and policies relevant to the WUD sector.
• Assist in the formulation and implementation of the Country Partnership Strategy, relevant sector roadmaps, and annual updates.
• Lead or provide support in policy dialogues with the government on policy matters and institutional issues.
• Assist or lead other operational support in project administration and portfolio management, as required and reflected in the your work plan.
• Contribute to sector work for the WUD sector by assisting and/or leading in conducting research, updating information on the assigned sector, and preparing knowledge products.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related infrastructure fields; preferably with advanced training.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation in the WUD sector.
• Strong analytical ability to undertake research and analysis, collect and organize data and information, and draft documents.
• Experience and knowledge in multiple stages of the project cycle (project planning / feasibility analysis / detailed design / project implementation / construction supervision / contract management) is desired.
• Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes.
• Proficient capacity for teamwork. Experience working with teams as a constructive team member, skills to liaise and collaborate with colleagues throughout ADB, and willingness and capacity to guide more junior and less experienced colleagues.
• Excellent relationship management skills with a strong client‑oriented mindset; demonstrated ability to analyze issues, solve problems, and deliver practical, solution‑focused outcomes; and a proven track record of responsiveness, flexibility, reliability, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in expressing ideas in both spoken and written formats in English.
• Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.

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.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• 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 opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Georgia.

This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB's in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

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