Project Analyst

Job Vacancy | Thursday, September 11, 2025

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 Papua New Guinea Resident Mission (PNRM) within the Pacific Department (PARD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Port Moresby.

You will report to the designated International Staff.

Your Role

As a Project Analyst, you will (i) provide support to country operations; (ii) provide analytical and statistical support to portfolio management and project administration; and (iii) coordinate support for project processing/administration and portfolio management.

You will:

• Data Management: Oversee the data repository for PNRM program and portfolios, compile and process data for reports, and alert the Country Operations Head about potential risks.
• Portfolio Performance: Suggest actions to improve portfolio performance, coordinate meetings, record minutes, and ensure implementation of agreed measures.
• Project Administration: Help review bid documents, prepare reports, draft correspondence, and expedite procurement and contract awards.
• Disbursement Processing: Follow up on payments/withdrawal applications, review them for compliance, and update financial systems.
• Data Compilation: Compile statistics on contract awards and disbursements, draft reports, and monitor performance against targets.
• Information Handling: Act as the focal person for data requests from government agencies and coordinate responses.
• Mission Participation: Participate in different missions and help prepare related documents.
• Capacity Development: Support capacity development activities for agencies implementing ADB-financed projects.
• Other Responsibilities: Perform other tasks as assigned and stipulated in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, finance, engineering, or other related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in one or more of the following: program and portfolio management, data management, project administration, and disbursement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for technical local staff grade 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 opening is a local staff position. It is open only to national and permanent residents of Papua New Guinea.

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.

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 our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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