Associate Communications Officer

Overview

Manage ADB's communications and profile in Kyrgyz Republic.

You have:

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in communications or public relations.
• Strong understanding of the social, economic, and political landscape of the Kyrgyz Republic.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in local languages of Kyrgyz Republic is an advantage.

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 Associate Communications Officer is assigned to the Kyrgyz Republic Resident Mission (KYRM) within the Central and West Department (CWRD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

You will report to the Country Director, KYRM and designated International Staff. Department of Communications and Knowledge Management (DOCK) will provide input to your work program and performance review.

Your Role

As an Associate Communications Officer, you will be responsible for managing and raising ADB’s profile in Kyrgyz Republic and will work on key areas that include: (i) support in communications planning, execution, and monitoring; (ii) monitor and report on social, economic, and political developments relevant to ADB operations in KYRM; (iii) support engagement with civil society; and (iv) manage KYRM’s publications and knowledge resources.

You will:

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits ADB offers competitive compensation and 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

Additional Information

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Kyrgyz Republic.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

ADB will be rolling-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.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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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