Project Analyst

The Project Analyst will provide statistical support to portfolio management functions, assist in project implementation monitoring, financial management, compliance support, and operational advisory within the Lao PDR Resident Mission of ADB. The role involves maintaining databases, preparing reports, and supporting executing agencies in project administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain databases for project and sector portfolio (loans, grants, and technical assistance) using e‑Operations (e‑Ops) and other ADB systems.
• Collect, analyze, update, and consolidate portfolio data on performance, trends, and issues.
• Process data into meaningful reports for portfolio performance monitoring and country portfolio reviews.
• Respond to requests from ADB colleagues for project and portfolio information and organize project files for easy retrieval.
• Assist Project Officers in monitoring implementation progress against agreed targets (e.g. physical progress, contract awards, and disbursements).
• Identify implementation shortfalls, analyze underlying causes, and follow up with executing agencies as required.
• Participate in project-related missions and support data collection, reconciliation of project accounts, and compliance with loan covenants.
• Review audited project financial statements and liaise with financial management specialists.
• Ensure compliance with financial agreements and provide guidance to executing agencies on required follow up actions.
• Process withdrawal applications, prepare procurement contract summary sheets, and follow up on contract management matters.
• Advise Project Officers on applicable rules and procedures, including Project Administration Instructions, disbursement handbooks, financial management guidelines, and Government SOPs.
• Support executing agencies by familiarizing them with ADB's loan, grant, and technical assistance procedures.
• Contribute to the preparation and updating of Project Administration Manuals (PAMs) by gathering data, consolidating inputs, and drafting assigned sections.
• Help prepare project‑related reports, applications, and documentation as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business management, economics, financial management or related fields.
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience; related experience in international agencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of operational processes and procedures of ADB or other international organizations.
• Proven ability to undertake background research and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data, and prepare notes, papers and sections of reports.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel spreadsheets, graphics and database applications.
• Capability to work collaboratively with teams and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Capability to establish and maintain productive contacts with appropriate officials of host government, donor agencies and executing agencies.
• Excellent proficiency in verbal and written English communications.

Skills

• Operational Procedures Knowledge
• Background Research
• Data Analysis
• Report Writing
• Word
• Excel
• Database Applications Knowledge
• Statistical Support
• Project Implementation Monitoring
• Finance Management
• Compliance Support
• Operational Advisory
• Portfolio Management
• Stakeholder Engagement

Languages

English