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Job Vacancy | Friday, April 4, 2025
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- Reference Number 250331 Position Level M1 Department Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department Division Office of the Director General, SPD Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Friday, April 4, 2025 Closing Date Friday, April 18, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Advisor is assigned in the Office of the Director General, Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD) and will work with the Strategy, Policy and Business Process division (SPBP). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Director General, SPD and will oversee technical international and technical local staff.
Your Role
As Advisor, you will lead the central custodian unit for ADB's policy and other directives. The central custodian unit will oversee implementation of ADB's Policy Architecture that was recently approved by the ADB's Board of Directors. You will also coordinate the Board Week for SPD.
You will:
- Lead the review of existing Board directives including policies and directions, and Management directives and guidance (D&G) documents.
Qualifications
You will need:
Master's Degree, in law, economics, finance, business, public administration; or University Degree in related field and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered At least 15 years of combined professional experience, with excellent knowledge of development conditions including international work experience. Knowledge of formulation and implementation of policies and strategies of ADB or similar multilateral development institutions. Experience collaborating with all ADB departments to develop a coherent ADB-wide approach to multiple strategic positions. Experience operating as part of a team and to coach team members to develop their capabilities and potential. Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Managerial Staff Grade 1 (M1)Benefits
ADB offers a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)Additional Information
This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of three (3) years, in accordance with para. 3.1(a) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or allow it to expire. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB's medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staff's skills to those plans, and the staff's managerial and behavioral competencies. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to the Normal Retirement Date. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
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