The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is seeking a full-time Capacity Building and Training (CBT) Associate for supporting the delivery of CBT programs and policy-oriented research on development issues relating to sustainable development, climate finance, gender equality, social development and food security.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the organization and implementation of training workshops and capacity building programs
• Supporting the preparation of presentations for senior staff
• Communicating with government officials and experts in Asian and Pacific countries
• Drafting policy briefs, and other documents with task manager(s)
• Helping with the general administration of the CBT department
• Other tasks, as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree (graduated or graduating within 2025) or doctoral studies (graduated or graduating within 2025) in a discipline related to economic and social development
• Good organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills on policy issues related to development and capacity building
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in written and oral English

Application Procedure

Applicants must be nationals of an Asian Development Bank member economy, currently residing in Japan, and already in possession of valid permission to work.

ADBI Associates serve for limited terms as independent contractors in a personal capacity, with an initial one-year contract and a possible one-year extension based on performance. ADBI provides a base salary and leave benefits but not social insurances. They are neither officers nor staff of ADBI. Associates work under the direct supervision of ADBI professional staff and the overall guidance of the Deputy Dean.

Applicants are invited to apply online. Please attach a CV, Personal History Form, and Cover letter.

Applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 5:00 pm, Tokyo time.

Upon submitting, please wait for your application to load. Once completed, you will be redirected to a thank you page. Do not submit your application multiple times.

No email submissions will be accepted.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.