Associate Project Officer, ADB Profile / Bio Profile / Bio Ratna Gomes has been supporting the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development (AFNR) team at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) since July 2024 as an Associate Project Officer. With almost 20 years of experience at ADB, Ratna has extensive knowledge of the Bank's policies, guidelines, and working environment. She has assisted various sectors, including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Urban, Transport, Education, Energy, and units of the Portfolio, Country Programming and Economic, External Relations, Deputy Country Director’s Office, and the Country Director’s office. Ratna's expertise includes project management, document preparation, review, and technical and managerial capabilities in development activities. Ratna has been with the bank since November 2005. Prior to joining ADB, she worked for UNDP, UNICEF, ACI, and many private and multinational organizations, having 15 years of experience with other organizations, a total of 35 years of work experience. Ratna holds an MBA in Human Resources Management. Ratna has also attended certificate online courses on Smart Cities – Management of Smart Urban Infrastructures and Management of Urban Infrastructures by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, offered through Coursera. Materials Title Date Learning Materials Topics Brief Video on Panel Discussion on Procurement and Consultancy Opportunities under ADB-financed Projects 28 April, 2025 Multimedia ADB Administration and Governance Ongoing and Upcoming Projects: Procurement and Consultancy Opportunities under ADB-financed Projects 28 April, 2025 Slides ADB Administration and Governance, Finance