Senior Private Sector Development Specialist

Job Vacancy | Monday, February 9, 2026

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 Senior Private Sector Development Specialist is assigned to the Office of the Director General (PAOD) within the Pacific Department (PARD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and may be assigned in one of PARD's resident missions and relocation is required. All reasonable expenses will be covered.

You will report to the Regional Head, Private Sector Development and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Private Sector Development Specialist, you will support PARD's private sector development (PSD) agenda to expand private capital enabled and mobilized for development impact in Pacific developing member countries, with emphasis on policy and enabling-environment reforms, public-private partnerships (PPPs), small- and medium-sized enterprise finance and resilience, and innovative financing solutions that advance Strategy 2030 priorities, including climate action, gender, and inclusion.

You will:

Strategy, Planning, and Policy

• Lead PSD-related inputs to the country partnership strategies (CPS), Pacific Approach, and annual business plans. These inputs cover private sector assessments, PSD roadmaps, and upstream policy and regulatory reforms to enable private sector participation and PPP activities, with a focus on coordination and collaboration across sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations.
• Help identify opportunities for collaboration between public and private sectors; between ADB, development partners, and/or private sector investors; and between ADB's sovereign, nonsovereign, and transaction advisory service operations.
• Identify upstream policy, regulatory, and institutional reforms to help private sector participation and PPP activities and support the country and project teams to incorporate them in their operations.
• Review PSD checklists and results frameworks in concept notes and report and recommendation of the President packages.

Business Development, Investment, and Operation

• Monitor PSD needs and identify opportunities for ADB assistance across sovereign, nonsovereign, and transaction advisory modalities, in collaboration with Sectors Group, Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), and transaction advisory teams.
• Facilitate the sourcing, development, and management of a high-quality One ADB PSD investment pipeline, across sovereign, nonsovereign, and transaction advisory operations.
• Support the coordination with Country Operations Heads, PSOD, and Office of Markets Development Public-Private Partnership, with a focus on PSD including nonsovereign and PPP operations, and the development of systems and tools for overall pipeline and portfolio monitoring and management.

External Relations and Coordination

• Establish relationships with government agencies, development partners, civil society, and other key public sector stakeholders.
• Maintain relationships with private sector stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, major commercial lenders, institutional investors, insurers, and the commercial arms of multilateral and bilateral agencies to support PSD and PPP operations.

Knowledge Services

• Lead and contribute to ADB's knowledge products and services, policy papers, and evidence-based work on PSD, PPPs, investment climate, market trends, incorporating regional and global best practices.
• Support knowledge sharing on PSD, PPPs, and investment climate issues, through internal and external platforms, to inform PSD strategy and operations.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master's degree or equivalent in business, finance, accounting, marketing, engineering, or other related areas; or a University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in project and/or corporate finance, and sovereign and/or non-sovereign portfolio management. International experience working in several countries.
• Experience in building and managing new teams, including setting-up and capacity development processes.
• Proficiency in verbal and written English with capability to effectively engage stakeholders, manage and maintain professional working relationships.
• Diversified international experience working in the development sector/institutions (e.g., development finance institutions, development agencies, and/or commercial banks etc.) in several countries.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Level 2 (TI2).

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.

• Housing and education allowance
• Expatriate benefits
• 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 is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

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.

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