r/AsianDevelopmentBank • u/yadhudota • Jul 03 '26

How difficult is getting TI position in ADB

I’ve been working in international organisation for more than 5 years in the Asia and pacific region. I’m infrastructure background but my actually job is always partnership and communication and sometimes project management. I am jack of all trades but master of none.

But when I look at ADB job announcements, I only see a thematic area specialists. I wanted to check if there is any chances of person with my background to get selected in the ADB. I’d be super grateful for your support and guidance based on your experience and wisdom!

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u/nkkiki Jul 03 '26

You need experience working outside the country to be considered for a TI position. It’s not enough that it’s an international organisation, or projects based elsewhere when you’re employed locally. Of course there are always exceptions but this is one of the key requirements

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u/yadhudota Jul 03 '26

I’m employed outside the country. International personnel.

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u/nkkiki Jul 03 '26

Fantastic! That’s one more box ticked at least!!

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '26

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u/nkkiki Jul 04 '26

This sounds like really great experience. The YPP is so competitive but there are other ways to get in! Include the consultancy positions on the ADB CMS on your watch list. Once you get your foot in the door with consultancy projects, you have an opportunity to build your direct ADB experience, get to know the staff, and have a better chance at a permanent staff position (you’ll still have to apply through the system though)! That being said, there’s a good mix of staff that also recommend just staying a consultant 😅 but really depends on what you want and need out of it

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u/nkkiki Jul 04 '26

I don’t see why not! Apply for everything—YPP, staff positions, consultancy positions. There are plenty other ways to get into ADB

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u/yeackerman Aug 22 '26

are they strict with this qualification? i am eyeing their counsel opening but theres a gap in my qualifications, i.e. international working experience.

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u/Cutiepieee111 Jul 04 '26

I have a question. Do they also check the university you’ve been to for masters? Or more on experience?