JOB DESCRIPTION

Young Professional

Reference Number: 250742

Position Level: YP1

Department: Budget, People, and Management Systems Department

Division: HR Business Partners Division

Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted: Monday, September 8, 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday, October 7, 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 Young Professional may be assigned to an operations department (e.g. CCSD, PSOD, OMDP, or Sectors Department) or to a direct operations support department (e.g. ERDI, SPD), depending on the successful candidate’s background and fit.

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 Director and/or designated Technical International staff and may supervise junior team members.

Your Role
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is ADB’s entry-level recruitment program for motivated individuals seeking a career in international development. It offers opportunities to develop professional skills, understand ADB’s operations, and help achieve Strategy 2030.

As a Young Professional (YP), you will contribute to ADB’s mission and execution of main instruments comprising loans, technical assistance (TA), grants, advice, and knowledge.

Your Responsibilities
a. Strategy and Planning

• Assist and participate towards the development of policy and strategy of ADB.
• Apply own complex expertise to support others in research and analysis including development impact of ADB operations.

b. Project Management

• Assist and participate in the development, processing and administration of non-complex loans, grants, and TA projects.
• Support integration of ADB’s policies and guidelines in the design and implementation of projects.

c. Knowledge Sharing

• Contribute to ADB’s activities for advocacy, knowledge sharing and building.

Qualifications

You will need:

• A University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, Environment, Law, Social Sciences, Public Policy, or other areas relevant to ADB’s operations. A post-graduate level degree or its equivalent is preferred.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in any of the following fields: macro or development economics, climate change, commercial/investment banking or corporate investment, education, energy, environment, financial sector, public health, public-private partnership, rural development, transport, urban planning, water operations, and agriculture and natural resources. PhD will be considered in lieu of work experience.
• International experience in areas related to ADB operations will be an asset.
• Not more than 32 years old upon joining ADB.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International level 1.

Selection Process
Prepare for a multi-stage selection process if you are shortlisted. This includes an online assessment followed by a video interview where you record answers to pre-set questions in your own time. If you progress past this stage, you will be invited to panel interviews that take place in the first quarter of 2026.

Application Checklist
Upload the following documents in the “”””Attachments”””” section of your application:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Most recent university transcript

General Considerations
The selected candidate is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation 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)
• Relocation (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 its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements