ADBI Capacity Building & Training Associate 2025

The Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) invites applications for the Capacity Building and Training Associate (CBT Associate) for 2025. The full-time trainee position is designed for Master’s/Doctoral students and graduates to engage in policy-oriented research and capacity-building activities in areas such as development, climate finance, and social development. The program lasts for 1 year at ADBI HQ in Tokyo, with a possible extension based on performance.

Competitive salary with leave benefits; hands-on experience; opportunity to work on high-impact, real-time projects under supervision.

Citizens of an Asian Development Bank member economy who are pursuing Master’s or doctoral degrees or have graduated in related disciplines and are eligible to work in Japan.

Submit an online application through the official portal and provide the required documents (CV, Personal History form, Cover Letter).