Intern (PPFD-PFP) 2601-028 at Asian Development Bank

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Management, Performance Management, Procurement, Financial Management, Literature Analysis, Stakeholder Surveys, Workshops, Research, Communication Skills

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD) Procurement Division (PFP) 1. Internship Topic Effectively Managing Contractor Performance on MDB-financed Contracts 2. Summary of Job Description The intern will Perform a study of contractor performance management systems used globally; both private and public sector, contrasting them with those in use on MDB-financed projects. The focus of the study will be on the key components of the systems that work effectively in other contexts and the variety of tools used to incentivize good performance and penalize poor performance. Conduct analysis that will specifically focus on their practical application in the MDB landscape where contractors work across sovereign boundaries and different legal systems in contracts with ADB's (and other MDB) clients. Conduct research that will involve a mix of literature analysis, stakeholder surveys, and subject matter workshops. 3. Period of Assignment Duration: 11 weeks Timing: June 2026 onwards 4. Location ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines 5. Expected Outcomes The outputs will be a report detailing the overarching problem, the factors contributing to it, international best practice systems for managing performance, and recommendation how these systems could be applied in an MDB context. 6. Education Requirements Currently enrolled in a master's degree program or PhD in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Public Procurement, Public Policy, Law or other related fields 7. Relevant Experience and Other Requirements Experience, or other accumulated knowledge in the areas of construction contract management, contract performance management on infrastructure projects, or other activities related to the scope of the study requested. Preferably with 2-3 years relevant professional experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

The intern will conduct a study comparing contractor performance management systems globally (private and public sector) against those used on MDB-financed projects, focusing on effective components and incentive/penalty tools. This analysis must consider the practical application within the MDB landscape involving cross-sovereign boundaries and diverse legal systems.