Senior Infrastructure Program Lead, Philippines

Asian Development Bank (ADB); Manila; On-site; PHP 5,653,000 - 9,422,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical and health benefits

Paid leave (including parental)

Life and other insurance plans

Staff development

Job summary

Asian Development Bank in Manila is seeking a Lead Project Officer (Infrastructure) to support the Philippine Country Office and SERD in processing and implementing flagship infrastructure loans and TA projects in the Philippines.

The role involves coordinating with government agencies, leading due diligence, and mentoring junior local staff while ensuring timely delivery within ADB policies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Development Economics, Management, Engineering or relevant fields.
• Bachelor's degree in related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation, and at least 7 years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing infrastructure projects in the Philippines.
• Ability to quickly grasp ADB policies, procedures, and lending modalities pertaining to country programming; development priorities and programs of the Government.
• Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures.
• Ability to mentor junior Local Staff to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
• Experience liaising and working with government officials.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL8.

Responsibilities

• Support PHCO and sector groups in the identification, processing, and implementation of all projects, particularly high-profile flagship projects.
• Co‑lead the processing and implementation of flagship project loans and technical assistance grant projects with managing internal processing and government approvals.
• Be a team member for administering flagship ADB‑supported projects in the Philippines, with planning and advising on processing steps and procurement support.
• Co‑lead and support the preparation of technical assistance and loan projects in collaboration with SERD sector divisions.
• Participate in portfolio reviews and reporting on portfolio performance; coordinate results monitoring and reporting.
• Support monitoring and analysis of developments in the Philippines affecting infrastructure operations.
• Lead assessments of oversight agencies involved with ADB programs and advise on improving systems.
• Assist government agencies to strengthen capacities for operations implementation.
• Establish coordination with key counterparts and liaise with multilateral/bilateral partners.

Skills

Project management

Staff mentoring

Liaising with government officials

Policy understanding

Due diligence

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Job description

Asian Development Bank in Manila is seeking a Lead Project Officer (Infrastructure) to support the Philippine Country Office and SERD in processing and implementing flagship infrastructure loans and TA projects in the Philippines.

The role involves coordinating with government agencies, leading due diligence, and mentoring junior local staff while ensuring timely delivery within ADB policies.