Associate Financing Partnerships Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a leading multilateral development bank established in 1966, headquartered in Manila, Philippines. ADB's mission is to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. It is owned by 69 members, with 50 of them from the region. ADB focuses on inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific, working collaboratively with its members and partners to address complex challenges. The organization employs innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard the planet. ADB is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly women.

Job Overview:
The Associate Financing Partnerships Officer plays a crucial role within the Partner Funds Division of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department at ADB. This position is essential for managing cofinancing data and reporting, coordinating with trust fund managers, and supporting outreach activities to fund teams. The officer will be responsible for maintaining the financing partnerships projects database, responding to data requests, and ensuring accurate reporting of sovereign and non-sovereign cofinancing. This includes developing analytical dashboards and consolidating reference tables for ADB corporate reports. The role also involves assisting in the preparation and delivery of outreach activities, such as trust fund learning clinics and workshops, and ensuring that knowledge generated from these activities is systematically captured and accessible to staff. The officer will provide administrative and operational support to the IT and Data team, including managing meetings, events, and consultant recruitment. This position requires a proactive approach to work, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Financing Partnerships Officer include:

• Managing the financing partnerships projects database and responding to data requests from various departments.
• Coordinating with trust fund teams to ensure timely updates of Trust Fund periodic data.
• Supporting the reporting of sovereign and fully-administered non-sovereign cofinancing by developing analytical dashboards and consolidating reference tables for inputs to ADB corporate reports, including the Annual Report and Partnerships Report.
• Assisting in the preparation and delivery of outreach activities, including trust fund learning clinics, information sessions, and targeted workshops.
• Contributing to the development of processes to standardize how ADB staff manages external funds.
• Ensuring that knowledge generated from outreach activities is systematically captured, catalogued, and made accessible to other staff.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the IT and Data team, including organizing meetings, events, and managing consultant recruitment and contract management.
• Performing other related duties as required, including support to the CCPF One-Stop-Shop for Trust Fund Initiatives and assisting International Staff and Senior Staff on projects and strategic assignments.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for the position, candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, preferably with advanced training. Additionally, candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Proficiency in written and verbal English is mandatory. A solid understanding of ADB operations and cofinancing procedures is essential, along with the demonstrated capacity to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision. Candidates must also have good coordination and interpersonal skills, enabling them to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Educational Background:
Candidates are required to have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field. Advanced training in a relevant area is preferred, which may enhance the candidate's qualifications for the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Candidates should have a solid understanding of ADB operations and cofinancing procedures, demonstrating their ability to manage tasks independently and effectively.

Languages:
Proficiency in written and verbal English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an advantage but is not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This appointment is a fixed-term position for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of extension for up to 2 years, conversion to a regular appointment, or termination at the end of the initial period based on ADB's needs and the staff's performance. ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave, medical and health benefits, life and other insurance plans, staff development opportunities, a retirement plan, and housing and education allowances if applicable. Expatriate benefits are available for international staff. ADB encourages applications from both internal and external candidates.