Project Analyst

Asian Development Bank (ADB); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 2,094,000 - 3,141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Life insurance

Staff development

Job summary

Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites applications for a Project Analyst based at the Indonesia Resident Mission. The role supports country operations, portfolio management, and administrative functions across sectors.

You will coordinate with government agencies, prepare analytical inputs, and assist with project processing. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of international agency experience, along with strong English communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics, social development, engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in international agencies.
• Knowledge of operational processes of a multilateral development bank.
• Experience supporting project implementation and monitoring.
• Experience engaging with government and external partners.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, graphics, databases and IT tools.
• Excellent English written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Support project administration and review bid documents.
• Prepare project performance reports and procurement follow-ups.
• Assist with data collection and reporting for LFIS and project dashboards.
• Coordinate with government agencies and external partners on project issues.
• Support missions and input to memoranda and Aide Memoires.
• Monitor risks and CAD indicators; assist capacity development activities.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement

English communication

Financial analysis

Data handling

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/rel. field

Experience in international organizations

Tools

LFIS

eOps

SovOps

PCSS

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Project Analyst (26•840)

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 Project Analyst is assigned to the Indonesia Resident Mission (IRM) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Jakarta.

You will report to the designated Technical International and Technical Local Staff.

Your Role

As a Project Analyst, you will provide support to country operations including portfolio management and administration functions in IRM; provide analytical and implementation support to projects in the assigned sectors; support coordination with relevant government agencies to address project issues; and provide project administration assessments/input and coordination support for project processing in the assigned sectors.

You will:

• Support the project team lead with project administration, including reviewing bid documents, preparing project performance reports, drafting project correspondences, expediting procurement and contract awards by following up on EA obligations like submission of project reports and financial statements and ensuring that EAs understand and comply with ADB guidelines and loan covenants. Help track project closing date and seek approvals for extension.
• Help process disbursements for projects by following up with EAs on submission of withdrawal applications, review withdrawal applications for compliance with the loan agreement, and prepare/review data input for Procurement Contract Summary Sheet (PCSS) to update the Loan and Financial Information System (LFIS).
• Compile data/statistics on contract awards/disbursements for assigned projects for generating reports for the Department/Management. Monitor/analyze actual awards and disbursement against targets to identify shortfalls and their underlying clauses and follow up on these matters with the EAs. Ensure project-related data integrity in eOps and SovOps.
• Be the first line of information for IRM in handling requests for data and status report from government agencies on ADB-assisted projects, including, but not limited to the BAPPENAS/Ministry of Finance-led Quarterly Management Meetings (QMM) covering project description/scope, status of implementation, developments, major problems, actions taken/proposed, and participate in the QMM and other meetings when needed. Coordinate such efforts to ensure correct responses by IRM to EAs, external partners, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in missions e.g. launch, review, mid-term, and project completion report mission and help provide input to the preparation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) / Aide Memoire, and suggest actions to improve the project performance.
• Coordinate and provide input to the country operations team's monitoring and reporting including alerting the team about any key project issues and risks of non-achievement of CAD and other project's key performance indicators, and support the country operations missions.
• Help the country operations team and thematic groups to develop and implement capacity development activities for agencies implementing ADB-financed projects.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by your supervisors.

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline e.g. economics, social development, engineering and related field
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience and related experience in international agencies
• Knowledge of operational processes of a multilateral development bank.
• Experience in supporting the implementation and monitoring of projects preferably funded by multilateral development bank; collecting and organizing required project information, including analysis as input to project reports and briefs; and preparing notes, and correspondences for government and other external stakeholders.
• Experience engaging and collaborating with government and other partners.
• Proficiency in using computer-based applications for performing spreadsheets (can maintain complex spreadsheets), graphics, database applications, and other required information technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
• Experience guiding other junior Technical Local Staff on assigned areas of work, and working with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL3.

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.

• 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.

Selected applicants will be subject to a one-year probationary period.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Indonesia.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff’s performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

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ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.

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