Senior Project Officer (Energy)

Job Vacancy | Thursday, July 9, 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

While the position of Senior Project Officer (Energy) resides with the Energy Sector Division (SD1-ENE) within the Sectors Department 1 (SD1), you will be strategically assigned to Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD) based at our Resident Mission Office in Islamabad.

You will report to the designated Technical International Staff, SD1-ENE and the Country Director, or designated Technical International Staff in PRM, and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Project Officer (Energy), you will actively contribute to SD1-ENE and PRM by supporting or leading loan/TA processing and administration, portfolio management, sector work, with focus on the energy and related sectors, including public and private sector operations, undertake assigned responsibilities professionally using substantial and diverse experience, undertake a variety of assignments, deliver knowledge product, and generally work with limited supervision. You will contribute independently to SD1-ENE and PRM by covering all or a combination of the following functions in energy and related sectors, taking the lead role in the processing and administration of assigned loans & TAs, under the guidance of the Sector Director, Country Director and international sector specialists.

You will:

• Contribute to sector work in the field by assisting in conducting research, updating information on the assigned sector, analyzing financial, institutional or economics uses, and preparing reports on the subjects. Capture and utilize diverse knowledge sources to contribute to advanced knowledge and experience. Assist in the preparation of sector assessments within the context of development aid effectiveness and national sector strategy to be utilized for programming purposes.
• Where assigned to assume the lead role in the processing and administration of specific loans and TAs, actively coordinating with PRM, government agencies, development partners (DPs), private sector partners, and other stakeholders.
• Support the integration of energy transition priorities, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate resilience, and decarbonization considerations, into sector assessments, project designs, and operational planning.
• Support upstream energy sector pipeline development by helping identify priority investment concepts, assess readiness and strategic fit, and recommend potential areas for ADB support.
• Actively participate in processing and fact-finding missions as mission member or co-team leader, including review of technical designs and cost estimates, liaison with government officials, data and project costing, procurement packaging and related technical issues.
• Monitor the progress of assigned projects and prepare project performance reports.
• Prepare and update forecasts of contract awards & disbursements, identifying factors causing shortfalls and expediting achievement of target levels where possible.
• Identify issues and take actions to address them through interactions with executing agencies (EAs), contractors, consultants, and project beneficiaries; prepare measures to address the issues and implement the measures.
• Prepare internal procurement papers, review of procurement documents including draft technical designs and cost estimates, and 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 government ministries, executing agencies (EAs) and sector entities on ADB guidelines on procurement, recruitment of consultants, preparation of tender documents, etc. to ensure effective implementation. Resolve complex discussions between EA/IA, government agencies, consultants, and contractors, especially during project administration.
• Use consultative approaches and strong communication tools to fully understand and respond respectfully to client needs.
• Conduct analyses using the best relevant practices to support innovative design or implementation of solutions and evaluation of risks. Try innovative approaches to face new situations or challenges, and provide support for new policies, systems and processes.
• Identify, implement, and disseminate solutions to solve recurrent implementation and project administration challenges.
• Assist EAs in the areas listed above for projects administered by various sector divisions in the HQ.
• Prepare Project Completion Reports and TA Completion Reports as assigned.
• Support or participate in Project Review or Country Portfolio Review missions as a mission member when required.
• Provide support for policy dialogues with government on policy matters and institutional issues.
• Maintain close cooperation with other DPs and undertake consultations with them for collaboration and demarcation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge base of future government investment plans and approval processes, institutional structure and policies relevant to the assigned sectors.
• Prepare inputs for sector database for portfolio management.
• Support the preparation or updating of sector knowledge management plan for PRM, and preparation and dissemination of knowledge products as per the plan. Help organize, contribute to, support, and participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
• Organize and conduct training workshops for EAs in areas relating to procurement, project administration/management, safeguards, gender, financial management, together with relevant officers.
• Mentor junior staff to improve their individual performance and development.

• Perform other duties as assigned and reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in electrical engineering; preferably with Master's degree or equivalent
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation of energy and related sectors, and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience & knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning / feasibility analysis / detailed design / project implementation / construction supervision / contract management) is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures.
• Good knowledge on private sector operations in the energy infrastructure, including public private partnership, and associated financial structuring of investment projects and procedures for identification, planning, implementation, and operations.
• Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes.
• Ability to mentor junior technical local staff to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
• Ability to liaise and work effectively with government officials within own work location.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language (as applicable)
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL6.

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)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• 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 Pakistan.

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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