(Senior/Principal) Education Specialist
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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- Reference Number 240593 Position Level IS 4/5/6 Department Sectors Group Division Human and Social Development Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Closing Date Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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 (Senior/Principal) Education Specialist is assigned in the Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD) within the Sectors Group (SG). SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADBโs strategic agenda in the region and with ADBโs clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADBโs technical leadership externally and internally.SG-HSD leads policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions in the human and social development sectors (education, health, social protection, and in broader social development initiatives). SG-HSD is responsible for (i) conceptualizing, processing, and administering lending, grant, and technical assistance (TA) operations; (ii) developing and delivering knowledge services and products to DMCs; and (iii) leading technical work on sector diagnostics and road maps, and contributing to business development efforts.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the designated Director, SG-HSD or Senior Director, SG-HSD, and will collaborate closely with colleagues from the RDs. You will oversee National Staff (NS) and Administrative Staff (AS).
Your Role
As a (Senior/Principal) Education Specialist, you will contribute to/lead/lead and oversee the formulation and articulation of policy and strategies in the education sector in the DMCs. You will also support/lead in identifying, developing, processing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, and TA projects, and provide relevant stakeholders with necessary technical support and knowledge for projects.
You will:
- Contribute to/Lead/Lead and oversee processing and administering subregional and DMC-specific loan, grant, and TAs in the education sector, with due attention to countryโs development policies, and the projectsโ impacts on climate change.
Qualifications
You will need:
Masterโs degree or equivalent in education, anthropology, sociology, international development, or related fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position may be considered in lieu of a Masterโs degree. At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in education and in project preparation and administration of projects, practical knowledge, and experience in integration of financial, economic, social, institutional, and safeguard requirements and issues in project design and execution. Broad experience in the preparation of investment projects and analysis of relevant development policies, including knowledge on procurement and consultant recruitment. Must have managerial skills and experience leading professionals, teams, and missions for technical matters, projects, decisions in education sector management. Deep knowledge of human and social development issues in Asia and the Pacific. Significant expertise within a specific area of ADB's operations (economic, sector, or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. International experience working in several countries. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS4. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS5. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS6.
Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBโs standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
ยท Paid leave (including parental)
ยท Medical and health benefits
ยท Life and other insurance plans
ยท Staff development
ยท Retirement plan
ยท Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
ยท Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
Additional Information
ADB will roll-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.
Multiple Positions Posting:
1) Multiple positions at various levels may be filled from this opening.
2) Actual position title and level will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.
3) Location - Initial appointment to ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines. Some positions may be outposted or strategically assigned in a Field Office.
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 its Strategy 2030.
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