Project Analyst (Multiple Positions)

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 and Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Project Analyst is assigned to the Pacific Subregional Office (SPSO) within the Pacific Department (PARD). You will be based at our Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji.

You will report to the designated international staff and senior officer.

Your Role

As a Project Analyst, you will support project and technical assistance (TA) operations through research, statistical, analytical, and administrative support across processing, administration, and portfolio management.

You will:

• Support the Country Operations Head in portfolio management. This involves contract awards and disbursements (CAD) projections and target monitoring, identification of gaps and causes, project and portfolio inputs, quarterly reporting to PPFD and CTL, and organizing country portfolio review missions.
• Contribute to the preparation of project processing documents—including Project Administration Manual—by consolidating data and drafting key sections such as project scope, project cost, loan allocation, procurement, and covenants.
• Prepare, update, and ensure completeness of project/TA scope, implementation status, covenant compliance, issues, and action plans in eOps/SovOps.
• Participate in the sector department or regional department project meetings and coordination on PARD, sector departments and Management data requirements.
• Coordinate with the executing/implementing agencies to expedite procurement and contract awards including orientation on ADB loan procedures.
• Support project/TA inception, review, midterm, and completion missions by collecting CAD, reconciling project accounts, ensuring loan covenant compliance, and assisting with required reports and applications.
• Maintain organized documents and files for assigned projects/TAs including review of data project record entries in the Integrated Disbursement System.
• Facilitate project disbursements by following up on withdrawal applications and reviewing submissions for compliance with project agreement.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, project administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project processing and administration of development projects, and portfolio management in international organizations, development agencies, or financial institutions.
• Experience interpreting data, conducting research, and analyzing project feasibility and financial performance.
• 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.

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

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.

Multiple positions may be filled from this opening.

About Us

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.

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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