Deputy Director General

Overview

Lead ADB's South Asia Department to achieve sustainable development goals.

You have:

• Significant experience in development finance and management.
• Proven leadership skills with a focus on client-centric solutions.
• Strong strategic planning abilities.
• Experience in managing diverse teams in a multicultural setting.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
• Understanding of sustainability and environmental issues.

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 Deputy Director General is assigned to the Office of the Director General (SAOD) within the South Asia Department (SARD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director General and will oversee International Staff, National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Your Role

The Deputy Director General (DDG) will support the Director General (DG) in overseeing ADB's regional operations, working to position ADB as the premier development institution in the region. This should be done by maximizing ADB's development impact and contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and fulfilling the vision of Strategy 2030. The DDG should demonstrate ADB's core values of being client-centric, trustworthy, and transformational. In supporting the DG, the DDG is expected to: (i) deliver ADB's strategic agenda in the region, providing leadership in enhancing the development impact of ADB's engagement with SARD DMCs; (ii) develop ADB's relationships with DMCs, key regional organizations, development partners, and other regional stakeholders; (iii) coordinate internal efforts to advance the integrated delivery of ADB's full suite of sovereign, non-sovereign, and advisory solutions; (iii) drive changes required for the implementation of the new operating model, partnering with solutions and operations services departments to establish effective regional and country management teams operating under matrix and other arrangements; and (iv) set priorities and ensure an integrated and holistic viewpoint across regional operations.

You will:

The DDG will support the Director General across the entire scope of leading the South Asia Department.

Strategic Leadership

Client Focus

Operations Planning

Operations Delivery

Promoting Quality Solutions

Human Resource Development and Management

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.

Additional Information

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 all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

This is a fixed term appointment or assignment for senior staff, for a period of three (3 ) years. This opening is open to internal and external applicants.

If you are selected as an external candidate, the appointment may be extended for a period of up to 3 years per extension, or not renewed. In case of extension, staff may continue in the position for another term of up to 3 years.

At the end of the initial period, ADB, as its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term appointment.

Fixed-term appointments or assignments for senior staff are subject to terms and conditions determined by ADB as indicated in all relevant policies.

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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