The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) is seeking a full-time or part-time Consultant to support the delivery of capacity building and training (CBT) programs and empirical research on development issues relating to infrastructure development. The Consultant will be part of a team that is specifically tasked with handling projects in the domains of transport and construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Master’s degree, doctoral degree, or postdoctoral fellowship, with an excellent academic record.
• Exhibit robust research and numerical skills, with strong proficiency in disciplines like engineering, statistics, and economics and finance preferred.
• Bring a pertinent background in the transport and construction industry, backed by up to 3 years of relevant experience.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree (completed) or doctoral student in a discipline related to economic and social development in Asia preferred
• Strong analytical skills on policy issues related to development and capacity building
• Good event management and organizational skills, and hard working
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in written and oral English

Appointment Terms

The CBT Consultant will be based in Tokyo. The position starts with a 3-month contract with a possibility for renewal based on performance and ADBI’s services needs.

Consultants are independent contractors; they are neither officers nor staff of ADBI. Consultants work under the direct supervision of ADBI professional staff.

Application Procedure

Applicants must be nationals of an ADB member economy and already residing in Japan with valid permission to work full-time or part-time.

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

Applications should be submitted not later than 15 December 2023, 5:00 pm, Tokyo time.

No telephone or e-mail submissions.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.