Young Professional

The Young Professional position at ADB is an entry-level role designed for motivated individuals seeking a career in international development. The role involves contributing to ADB's mission through supporting policy and strategy development, project management, and knowledge sharing to promote sustainable development in Asia-Pacific.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 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 fields such as 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.

Skills

• Macroeconomic Analysis
• Development Economics
• Climate Change
• Commercial Banking
• Investment Banking
• Corporate Investment
• Education Sector Development
• Energy Sector Development
• Environmental Management
• Financial Sector
• Public Health
• Public Private Partnerships
• Rural Development Policy
• Transport Planning
• Urban Planning
• Water Operations
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Policy Development
• Strategy Development
• Project Management
• Knowledge Sharing

Languages

English