Associate Strategy and Policy Analyst

Overview 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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The position is assigned in the Operations Planning and Coordination Division (SPOP) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). SPD provides ADB with strategic planning perspective and direction, ensures policy and operations coordination, and maintains institutional relations with the international development community, especially on matters relating to resource mobilization. SPD has the primary responsibility for establishing and managing partnerships with official and other concessional partners including private and public financial institutions and traditional and new development partners. SPOP ensures effective resource planning of ADB operations in line with the strategic priorities, clients' needs, and available financial resources. The division leads the allocation of concessional Ordinary Capital Resources (OCR), Asian Development Fund (ADF) grants, regular OCR, and technical assistance resources.

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Job Purpose The Associate Strategy and Policy Analyst will render analytical and technical support necessary for ADB's institution-wide operational planning and monitoring, with specific focus on (i) lending and non-lending operations, (ii) support for technical assistance monitoring work, (iii) support for the strategic management of policy-based lending; and (iv) support for ADB’s ADF performance-based allocation framework. The position will assist in consolidating and reviewing the operational plans of ADB Departments, analyzing thematic and sectoral pipeline data, preparing key planning documents and instruments, establishing, and supporting database systems, liaising with Operations and Service Departments, and will provide general data analysis as needed.

The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and senior National Staff.

Responsibilities • Assists in preparing ADB's strategic and operational planning documents, through analytical and methodological inputs, including planning directions, work program and budget framework, budget document, the operational resource parameters, implementation strategic management of policy-based lending, and monitoring of ADB’s TA and ADF operations. • Assists in module 2 of SovOps rollout, enhancement, and implementation to ensure timely updates and reflect accurate data in the module dashboard. • Assists in preparing ADB data for external partners such as the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). • Assists in preparing briefing notes and background material for operations review meetings with VPs and management committee meetings on operations; assists in providing analysis and information on operations to Management and maintains regular contact with counterparts in Operations and Service Departments. • Assists in preparing background material for the Technical Assistance Strategic Forum meetings. • Ensures the timely availability, accuracy, efficiency in retrieving information needed for the analysis, evaluation, formulation, and monitoring of ADB strategic objectives and operational policies by establishing, monitoring, and specifying improvements to existing database systems (including external systems), as well as exercising quality control checks on required data. • Establishes database with operational data of comparative institutions and organizations. • Performs any other duties as may be required and reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Management, or other social sciences. • At least 5 years of relevant experience in strategic planning, policy analysis, and operations including pipeline management. • Ability to undertake data mining and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data (strong Excel and PowerPoint skills). • Ability to prepare notes, papers, and sections of reports. • Ability to comprehend the relationship between different work areas and relevant workflows. • Demonstrated analytical thinking with ability to identify causal links and proven interpersonal skills. • Familiarity with database management and data analysis; familiarity with economic and policy analysis in the context of a multilateral development bank’s operations. • Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Administrative Staff level 6.

General Considerations The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. The actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks 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.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.