Intern (SD2-SD2-AFNR) 2601-035 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

Analytical Synthesis, Literature Review, Structured Writing, Nutrition, Food Systems, Climate Resilience, Regional Cooperation, Policy Insights, Investment Insights, Communication Skills

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Sectors Department 2 (SD2) Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SD2-AFNR) 1. Internship Topic Analytical Consolidation, Partner Mapping, and Gap Analysis to Support Nutrition-Sensitive Investments and Regional Cooperation in the Pacific 2. Summary of Job Description The intern will Review and synthesize relevant analytical materials available during the internship, including internal ADB notes, corporate/regional/sector documents, partner analyses, and ongoing consultations. Organize these inputs into a coherent analytical framework on nutrition, healthy diets, and food systems in fragile Pacific contexts, avoiding duplication of prior reviews. Develop a structured mapping of partners and projects, covering ADB sovereign and non-sovereign operations and TAs, UN agencies, MDBs, bilateral partners, and regional research institutions. Assess engagement scale (pilot, national, regional) and thematic focus (nutrition, food systems, climate, resilience). Identify key gaps, including the “missing middle” between pilots and scalable investments, infrastructure and market system constraints affecting nutrition outcomes, and gaps in regional coordination, data, and learning. Clearly articulate ADB's and Trust Funds' comparative value, particularly in fragile and small island contexts. Analyze nutrition and healthy diets as a regional public good in the Pacific. Identify where regional cooperation can reduce costs and risks, strengthen resilience and food system efficiency, and complement national investments, aligned with the Pacific Approach and ADB strategic narratives. Provide analytical inputs to refine JSP and CRRD Trust Fund concepts, and indicate relevance to other Trust Fund or ADF opportunities (e.g. RCI or fragile context windows), without developing new proposals. Identify priority areas for future knowledge products (e.g. briefs, regional studies, learning platforms) and potential collaboration opportunities with development partners and academic institutions. This task is limited to scoping and identification. 3. Period of Assignment Duration: 11 weeks Timing: June 2026 onwards 4. Location ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines 5. Expected Outcomes Partner and project mapping matrix (regional focus) Analytical gap analysis note (5–7 pages) RCI analytical note on nutrition and healthy diets as a regional public good (3–4 pages) One-page Trust Fund value-add summary (reusable for JSP and CRRD) Short note or annex identifying future knowledge and partnership opportunities Final synthesis slide deck for internal AFNR use 6. Education Requirements Currently enrolled in a PhD program in nutrition science and policy, food systems, economics, environmental science, sustainability, public policy, or a related interdisciplinary field. 7. Relevant Experience and Other Requirements Strong skills in analytical synthesis, literature review, and structured writing Interest in nutrition, food systems, climate resilience, and regional cooperation Ability to translate academic analysis into policy- and investment-relevant insights Preferably with 2-3 years relevant professional experience Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

The intern will review and synthesize analytical materials to develop a coherent framework on nutrition, healthy diets, and food systems in the Pacific, while mapping partners and identifying key gaps in engagement and investment. This includes analyzing regional cooperation benefits and providing analytical input to refine strategic fund concepts.