Associate Project Analyst

ADB is an international development finance institution whose mission is to help its developing member countries reduce poverty and improve the quality of life of their people.

They are currently looking to fill in the following key vacancy in Pakistan:

Associate Project Analyst: Southeast Asia Department (SERD) / Philippines Country Office (PHCO)

JOB PURPOSE: To provide analytical, administrative and statistical support on project processing and implementation as well as economic, thematic and sector work and to establish and maintain close liaison with Government counterparts and other development partners on project related matters.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration or a field related to development.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong analytical skills. Solid understanding of decentralization and/or development effectiveness issues would be an asset
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ADB operational processes and procedures, in particular those related to project processing and administration
Proven ability to undertake background research and analysis on difficult but well defined tasks
Ability to analyze and develop data; good interpersonal and team skills; ability to set priorities for tasks in order of importance .

IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: Country Director, Philippine Country Office or designated Professional Staff

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: The Asian Development Bank’s vision is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB’s multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB’s Headquarters in Manila generally recruits its administrative staff/national officers locally from the Philippines. ADB offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-AS09-111(2)-PHCO and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address LS-jobs@adb.org no later than 19 May 2009, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications.

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.