Associate Financial Sector Officer

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Associate Financial Sector Officer is assigned to the Finance Sector Office (SD-FIN) within the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in finance, human and social development, and public sector management and governance sectors the region and with ADB’s clients. SD3, which is comprised of three sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.

SD-FIN leads policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions in the financial sector. SD-FIN is responsible for

(i) conceptualizing, processing, and administering lending, grant, and technical assistance (TA) operations;

(ii) developing and delivering knowledge services and products to DMCs; and

(iii) leading technical work on sector diagnostics and road maps and contributing to business development efforts.

You will be based at our Nepal Resident Mission (NRM) in Kathmandu.

You will have a primary reporting line to the designated Technical International staff or Director, SD-FIN on operational and policy-related matters and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, NRM on day-to-day administrative matters. You will oversee junior staff.

Selection Criteria

Specific criteria include:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, management or related fields, preferably with advanced training.

• At least 5 years work experience in finance and/or in development partner-financed project preparation and administration.

• Extensive knowledge of government policies, reforms and programs in finance sector. Familiarity with government procedures, preferably with prior work experience within the Ministry of Finance, Nepal.

• Strong capacity to work effectively with government agencies, development partners, civil society organizations and stakeholders.

• Sound understanding of ADB or other multilateral development bank procedures and practices related to TA and loan and grant project processing and administration, including safeguards compliance.

• Ability to work effectively, proactively and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Proficient in computer applications, especially word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, and SharePoint.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Nepali.

About Asian Development Bank (ADB)

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 its Strategy 2030.

Additional Information

This vacancy is a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is open to nationals and permanent residents of Nepal. The position is a 3-year fixed term appointment with option to renew. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the Resident Mission, ADB staff may be required to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.

To apply, visit: https://www.adb.org/careers/250530

Deadline for applications is on 11 August 2025

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.

Vacancy Reference Number: 250530