Reference Number 260705
Position Grade TI1
Department: Sectors Department 1
Division: Energy Sector Office
Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters (Manila, Philippines)
Closing Date: Thursday, July 30, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Energy Specialist is assigned to the Energy Sector Division (SD1-ENE) within the Sectors Department 1 (SD1). You will be based at ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. You will report to Director, Energy Transition, and will oversee junior staff members.
Your Role
As an Energy Specialist, you will support energy transition initiatives across ADB's developing member countries (DMCs), in line with ADB's Energy Policy. You will help identify, develop, and implement opportunities through policy dialogue, sector reforms, investment projects, technical assistance, and non-lending products and services. The role involves engaging with DMC governments, development partners, global funds, and cofinancing units; contributing to technical and structural discussions; and ensuring the quality and timely delivery of projects, consultancy outputs, and knowledge products, including private sector and public-private partnership opportunities.
You will:
* Support the operationalization of energy transition initiatives in hard to abate power and industrial sectors across DMCs by contributing to overall program management, workstream delivery, and coordination of One ADB support.
* Support in leading and providing technical inputs to energy sector workstreams, including policy dialogue, sector reforms, upstream analytical work, and identification of priority areas for investment, technical assistance, and non-lending support.
* Contribute to the development of energy sector policies, strategies, legal and regulatory frameworks, and institutional mechanisms that advance sustainable, low-carbon, efficient, and just energy transition in DMCs.
* Support the identification, preparation, processing, implementation, and administration of loans, grants, technical assistance, and knowledge products in the energy sector.
* Engage with DMC governments, resident missions, regional departments, and relevant ADB offices on technical, structural, procurement, safeguards, and cross-cutting issues.
* Coordinate with development partners, donors, cofinancing units, and other external stakeholders to build partnerships and identify knowledge and project opportunities.
* Represent the energy transition team in internal and external discussions, training, conferences, and knowledge exchange at regional and global levels.
* Oversee and ensure the quality and compliance of lending and non-lending products, consultant outputs, bidding documents, and Board submissions.
* Support private sector participation and public-private partnership opportunities.
* Supervise, mentor, and support staff and consultants.
Qualifications
* A University degree or equivalent in engineering, economics, finance or business administration, or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level.
* At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in energy and industrial policy, regulation and projects, in both public and private sectors with international experience, with a focus on south Asia and central west Asia.
* Credible expert in energy and industrial policy and governance.
* Knowledge of key industrial areas such as steel, chemicals, cement and methane emissions reductions.
* Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required.
* Written and verbal proficiency in English.
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package including housing and education allowance, expatriate benefits, relocation, retirement plan, medical and health benefits, paid leave, and life and other insurance plans.
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years. ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
Application link: https://www.adb.org/careers/260705