Project Officer, Bishkek

Reference Number: 260959
Position Grade: TL5
Department: Sectors Department 3
Division: Human and Social Development Sector Cluster
Location: Kyrgyz Resident Mission
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

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 Project Officer is assigned to the Human and Social Development Sector Cluster (SD3-HSD) within the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (KYRM).

You will report to Country Director, KYRM and Director, SD3-HSD.

Your Role

As a Project Officer, you will work on social sectors operations (health, education, and social protection). You will assist KYRM in carrying out loan/grant/technical assistance (TA) processing and administration, portfolio management, economic and social sector work, and other general sector activities related to basic service delivery. You will work with the government of the Kyrgyz Republic, other development partners, and civil society. As public-private partnership becomes an important aspect of ADB operations, you may also participate in discussions with the private sector as opportunity arises.

You will:

• Provide support to loans, grants, and TA processing missions in education and other social sectors, including the review of implementation arrangements, cost estimates, procurement packaging, and related technical issues.
• Collaborate with partners to support ADB-financed loans, grants, and TAs in education and other social sectors
• Administer ADB-financed projects by managing progress, preparing performance reports and forecasts, and resolving implementation issues with partners.
• Support project administration and portfolio management by reviewing bid evaluation reports and preparing internal procurement papers, correspondences for extension of loan/grant closing dates and reallocation of loan/grant proceeds.
• Review and assess impact of intervention being undertaken under ADB-financed projects and internal and external papers related to the sectors and preparing comments/suggestions.
• Provide advice to government ministries/departments and concerned agencies on ADB guidelines on procurement, recruitment of consultants, preparation of tender documents, ADB's Anti-Corruption Policy and other policies.
• Participate in policy dialogues and public investment discussions with the government or development partners in health, education, and other public service delivery activities.
• Update knowledge base of future government investment plans and approval processes, organizational structures, and policies relevant to the assigned sectors.
• Prepare Project and TA Completion Reports for assigned projects and inputs for sector database for portfolio management under the guidance of the designated International Staff
• Support KYRM's cross-sector work by preparing sector inputs, assessments, briefs, data, and knowledge products.
• Help organize meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops, including Country Programming Missions and Country Portfolio Reviews.
• Maintain cooperation with other international donors and undertake meetings and consultations with them, especially in areas relating to donor coordination and harmonization
• Perform any other tasks, as assigned and reflected in the workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in education, sociology, economics, or another relevant fields; preferably with advanced training.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in education and other social sectors
• Experience in several stages of the project cycle (project planning/feasibility analysis/detailed design/project implementation/construction management/contract management), and economic and social sector work is desirable.
• Technical knowledge of government institutions and administrative procedures for service delivery related to education and other social sectors.
• Knowledge of social safeguards and environmental issues including community participation issues will be an advantage.
• Experience mentoring junior staff members to facilitate work planning, delivery, and quality review.
• Proficiency in verbal and writing English, and fluency in Russian and Kyrgyz.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.

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 (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• 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 Kyrgyz Republic.

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.

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