Deputy Director General, ITD
Lead ITD strategy and manage AI initiatives for ADB.
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Overview
Lead ITD strategy and manage AI initiatives for ADB.
You have:
- Experience managing teams and performance.
- Proven knowledge in data strategy and AI governance.
- Ability to develop strategic plans for resource utilization.
- Demonstrated experience in project management.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills.
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 is assigned to the Information Technology Department (ITD). ITD supports ADB's mission by delivering secure, effective, and innovative information systems and technology solutions. The department partners with other departments across ADB to identify opportunities for using technology to enhance development impact through regional cooperation and integration.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to Director General, ITD and will oversee assigned Technical International and Local Staff.
Your Role As Deputy Director General (DDG), you will support the Director General, ITD (DG) in leading the planning, implementation, and management of ITD's vision, strategy, and work plan to support overall ADB goals. You will assist the DG in managing the Department. You will establish the ADB's data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and implement an ethics and governance framework, promoting a culture of compliance with data privacy protection and Responsible AI. You will be accountable for the quality, accessibility, and management of data to inform business strategy and improve performance. You will design programs to realize the benefits derivable from the ADB's data assets. You will create data and AI programs prioritization and resourcing strategies and establish performance measures to evaluate outcomes and data and AI-driven solutions. You will create a shared vision and goals on the use of data and AI in the organization, building strategic relationships with key business and industry partners to achieve business goals.
You will:
Leadership and Management
o Create and lead diverse teams and ensure the quality of their work.
o Manage the performance of teams and individuals by providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
o Review operational strategies, policies, and targets across teams and projects.
o Develop strategies for resource planning and utilization.
o Review the use of resources.
o Oversee the development of learning roadmaps for teams.
o Establish performance indicators to benchmark the effectiveness of learning and development programs against best practices.
o Implement succession planning programs for key management positions.
Operations Management
Knowledge Sharing
Strategic Transformation for Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy Implementation
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 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 three 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 successfully led a diverse team? | The interviewer wants to see your leadership experience and team management skills. | Highlight a specific team experience, focusing on your role and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you approach developing a strategic plan for an organization? | This question assesses your strategic thinking and planning abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with implementing data governance frameworks. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What methods do you use to evaluate team performance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you would build relationships with key business partners. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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