Deputy Director General
Job Vacancy | Thursday, November 20, 2025
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- Reference Number 250844 Position Grade M2 Department Private Sector Operations Department Division Private Sector Operations Department Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Thursday, November 20, 2025 Closing Date Friday, December 5, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference 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 Deputy Director General is assigned to the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.
You will report to Director General, PSOD and will oversee International and Local Staff.
Your Role
As Deputy Director General, you will partner with the Director General to shape and deliver ADB's private sector strategy. You will provide expert policy and technical advice, promote high-quality and sustainable operations. You will lead PSOD's front office staff, manage resources, and strengthen internal and external partnerships. You will play an important part in governance by co-chairing the Blended Finance Committee, and also by occasionally stepping in, when needed on behalf of the DG, to chair the PSOD Preliminary Concept Review Committee โ the first formal step in project approval to ensure strategic alignment country strategies and overall โquality at entryโ.
You will:
a. Leadership and Strategic Management
- Support the DG in establishing and cascading the department's vision, goals, development strategies and key result areas (KRAs)
b. Country Strategy and Programming
Build strong relationships with, and facilitate seamless collaboration between ADB's resident missions, and work with the DG to produce high quality, focused private sector and product strategies and programs for PSOD and with the developing member countries (DMCs).c. Portfolio Management
Oversee sound management of the PSOD portfolio, with an emphasis on delivering operations that produce clear, measurable, and monitorable results.d. External Relations
Build relationships with the full range of ADB's development partners, including other development institutions, civil society groups, and the private sector.e. Internal Relations
Build relationships with the rest of ADB as it intersects with the private sector and PSOD. Facilitate seamless collaboration and constructive engagement between PSOD and all VPUs in ADB, and Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department. Ensure all opportunities for joint work across all ADB departmentsโregional and non-regionalโand with the full spectrum of internal partners, are actioned and capitalized on. Help inform Senior Management of new developments, opportunities and challenges, and in providing recommendations accordingly.f. Department Operations Management
Provide guidance to the DG and support to DG on departmental budget and administrative expenditure issues. Oversee and support the monitoring of PSOD's Client Relationship Management plan.Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Relocation (if applicable) Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff developmentAdditional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staff's Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, following Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for an additional fixed-term period of up to 3 years or allow it to expire. This decision will be made in the interest of ADB, based on factors including ADB's medium- to long-term plans for the unit, the relevance of the staff's skills to those plans, and the staff's managerial and behavioral competencies. Notwithstanding the length of the initial or any subsequently renewed FT-M, the expiration date of any fixed-term appointment will not exceed the Staff's NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staff's NRD. 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, 50 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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