Associate Investment Officer

Job Vacancy | Tuesday, October 27, 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 Associate Investment Officer is assigned to the Trade and Supply Chain Division within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines

You will report to the designated International Staff and Officer, as applicable.

Your Role

As an Associate Investment Officer, you will support the strategic planning, processing, administration, and monitoring of TSCD technical assistance (TA) and budget operations. You will coordinate TA programming, budgets, donor requirements, consultant administration, reporting, and data management to support timely, compliant, and effective implementation.

You will:

• Coordinate the TA pipeline, work program, and budget; monitor resource utilization and recommend funding priorities.
• Support donor engagement and fundraising, including preparation of concept notes, presentations, funding proposals, and submissions.
• Coordinate TA concept papers, memoranda, clearances, and approvals for new TAs, increases, extensions, and minor changes in line with ADB requirements.
• Track implementation progress, funding utilization, consultant deployment, deliverables, and completion requirements; identify issues requiring follow-up.
• Prepare and coordinate periodic management, donor, work plan, implementation, and TA completion reports.
• Monitor division budgets and expenditures, including consultants, business travel, legal services, and operational resources; support related management reporting.
• Maintain accurate TA data in systems, coordinate Project Data Sheet updates, and support system enhancements, automation, and user acceptance testing.
• Coordinate consultant engagement, contract renewal, extension, closure, claims, and performance assessment processes in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Review documents, reports, memoranda, and correspondence for quality, consistency, and compliance; provide guidance to team members as needed.
• Develop and improve TA management processes, templates, guidance materials, and controls; participate in quality control testing and relevant working groups.
• Liaise with TSCD staff, Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD), Controller's Department (CTL), Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD), trust fund managers, financiers, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Perform other related duties assigned by TSCD management.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business administration, public administration, international development, or a related field, preferably with advanced training.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in technical assistance administration, project management, budgeting, donor coordination, consultant management, or related operations.
• Good knowledge of TA policies, procedures, approval processes, budgeting, reporting, and corporate systems; ADB experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, including preparation of management papers, reports, and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant corporate systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade TL4.

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
• 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 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.

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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