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Vacancy Reference Number : 250697

Post : Senior Project Officer (Education)

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Senior Project Officer (Education) is assigned in the Human and Social Development Sector Office (SD3-HSD) within the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector initiatives and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in human and social development (HSD), finance, and public sector management and governance in the region and with ADB's clients. SD3, which comprises three sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, non-sovereign, 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.

SD3-HSD leads policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions in the human and social development sectors (education, health, and social protection) and in broader social development initiatives as relevant. SD3-HSD 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, SD3-HSD on operational and policy-related matters and have a matrix reporting line to the Country Director, NRM or designated technical international staff on day-to-day administrative matters.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in education, social, or economic development, preferably with Master's Degree or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in project management and implementation and at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
• Proven application of expertise, and experience within education, or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area.
• Experience & knowledge of various stages of the project cycle (project planning/feasibility analysis/detailed design/project implementation/construction supervision/contract management) is desirable.
• Sound knowledge of government administrative systems and procedures.
• Familiarity with accepted best practices of procurement and disbursement processes.
• Clear understanding of the economic, political, social and developmental issues specific to the country.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills in English.
• Able to mentor junior team members to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review.
• Able to liaise and work effectively with government officials within own work location.
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Able to take initiative and work proactively and independently.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Flexibility/willingness to perform variety of tasks and expand the scope of work and responsibilities as needed.
• Proficiency in the use of technology packages (common word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics, presentation tools, web-browsing and search engines, and communication tools.

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/250697

Deadline for applications is on 12 September 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.

Source: Kantipur