JOB DESCRIPTION

Reference Number: 250905

Position Grade: TI1

Department: Central and West Asia Department

Division: Operations Coordination Unit, CWRD

Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted: Friday, November 28, 2025

Closing Date: Monday, December 15, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

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 Operations Specialist is assigned to the Operations Coordination Unit (CWOC) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered

You will report to the Regional Head, Operations Coordination Unit and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As an Operations Specialist, your role is to offer technical advice on specialized knowledge to develop and enhance operational and knowledge management practices, policies, and guidelines—aligning with ADB’s overarching mission to reduce poverty.

You will:

• Support in establishing and cascading the regional department’s goals, aligned with the region’s needs and ADB’s strategic priorities, and the regional department’s key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support allocation of lending and non-lending operational resources in the region.
• Advise resident missions on the annual and medium-term programming of projects and other activities for the regional department and supports preparation of the regional work program.
• Lead preparation of background papers and briefing notes.
• Lead document review of selected country operations subject to concurrences and approvals by the regional department and the Accountability and Decision-Making framework.
• Support design and monitoring of selected country work programs.
• Provide regional guidance on operational issues and compliance with ADB policies, instructions and rules.
• Backstop the quality of project-level documentation and decisions for sovereign operations and technical assistance, as determined by business processes.
• Coordinate with selected thematic and sector offices.
• Guide processing and project administration teams on Staff Instructions, Step-by-Step Guide and Project Administration Instructions.
• Perform other tasks as may be reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or other related fields preferably with post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience including international experience working in several countries. Experience in Central and West Asia region will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge and hands-on experience in programming of pipelines, portfolio management, project management and policy and project evaluation.
• Knowledge of sector or thematic operations.
• Familiarity with operations and project administration guidelines, or similar documents related to portfolio and project evaluation and implementation.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Leadership, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI1.

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)
• 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 for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff’s performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030