Project Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution that was established to foster economic growth and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB was founded in 1966 and has grown to include 69 member countries, with 49 of these members from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB's mission is to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development across its member countries. The organization employs a diverse workforce and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees are treated with respect and given equal opportunities. ADB focuses on achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, and it aims to eradicate extreme poverty through its initiatives. The organization combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 203

• ADB is dedicated to ensuring that its operations are effective and impactful, and it actively encourages qualified candidates from various backgrounds to apply for positions within the organization.

Job Overview:
The Project Analyst position is situated within the Water and Urban Sector Office (SD-WUD) of the Sectors Department 2 (SD2) at ADB. This role is crucial for providing analytical and statistical support to the assigned project portfolio, which includes technical support in portfolio management, project administration, and project processing activities related to loans and technical assistance (TA). The Project Analyst will be responsible for supporting the administration of investment projects, TA projects, and sector work, with a focus on the WUD Sector Support project. This includes tasks such as procurement and consultant recruitment reviews, guidance to executing and implementing agencies, and ensuring compliance with ADB policies and procedures. The role also involves compiling data and statistics, preparing project records, analyzing project performance, and contributing to project-specific reports. The Project Analyst will participate in various project missions and provide support in project processing, ensuring that project implementation arrangements are effectively designed and managed. This position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team to achieve project goals and objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Project Analyst include:

• Supporting project administration of investment projects, TA projects, and sector activities, focusing on WUD Sector Support project processing and administration.
• Conducting procurement and consultant recruitment reviews and providing guidance to executing and implementing agencies on ADB policies and procedures.
• Preparing and updating Project Administration Manuals for assigned projects, including data gathering and drafting writeups.
• Compiling data and statistics on contract awards and disbursements, providing analytical inputs to project team leaders and government counterparts.
• Maintaining project records in ADB systems, ensuring compliance with quality and service level standards.
• Analyzing project performance and providing inputs to ensure project progress and performance targets are met.
• Contributing to project-specific and portfolio reports, and participating in regional or sectoral portfolio meetings.
• Assisting in project inception, review, midterm review, and completion missions as required.
• Providing data and analyses for mission reports and contributing to project completion reports. 1
• Supporting project processing missions, including designing project implementation arrangements and reviewing financing plans. 1
• Performing other duties as assigned in the workplan.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for the Project Analyst position, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, engineering, or a related field. Additionally, candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and experience with ADB operations, business processes, procedures, modalities, and workflows. Strong analytical abilities are essential for conducting research, organizing data, and drafting documents. Proficiency in ADB’s information technologies and relevant software programs is required, along with a strong capacity for teamwork and collaboration. Candidates should also exhibit excellent relationship management skills, a strong client orientation, effective communication skills, and a solution-oriented approach to problem-solving. A high level of professionalism, responsiveness, and flexibility is expected.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as finance, business administration, engineering, or a related discipline. This educational background is essential for understanding the complexities of project management and administration within the context of ADB's operations.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, which should include a strong understanding of ADB operations and the ability to navigate its business processes and procedures effectively. Experience in project administration, particularly in the water and urban development sectors, is highly desirable.

Languages:
Proficiency in English is mandatory, with excellent oral and written communication skills required for effective interaction with team members and stakeholders. Knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset but is not mandatory for this position.

Additional Notes:
The Project Analyst position is a full-time role based at the Asian Development Bank Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The closing date for applications is Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Manila Time. ADB offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, which may include housing and education allowances, expatriate benefits, a retirement plan, paid leave (including parental leave), medical and health benefits, life and other insurance plans, and opportunities for staff development. ADB is committed to hiring nationals of its 69 member countries and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, particularly women and individuals from diverse backgrounds.