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Join a mission to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in Asia.
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Overview
Join a mission to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in Asia.
You have:
- Experience in strategy development and implementation in a development context.
- Master’s degree in finance, economics, public policy, or related fields.
- Demonstrated understanding of policy frameworks and strategic management.
- Proven ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead teams and manage diverse groups effectively.
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:
Qualifications
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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.
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a successful strategy implementation? | This question assesses your leadership and strategic planning abilities. | Highlight a specific example detailing the strategy's objectives, the team's approach, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment? | The interviewer wants to evaluate your organizational and time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss an experience where you engaged stakeholders effectively. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to promote inclusivity within your team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a complex policy issue you had to navigate. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflicting opinions within a team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've contributed to team leadership in the past. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in the development sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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