Director, Fragility and Engagement
Manage the Fragility and Engagement Division, enhancing ADB's operations in FCAS.
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Overview
Manage the Fragility and Engagement Division, enhancing ADB's operations in FCAS.
You have:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in international development or a related field.
- Demonstrated leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Strong understanding of fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS) and civil society organizations (CSOs).
- Experience in management and capacity building in diverse teams.
- Ability to engage and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is a fixed term appointment or assignment for senior staff, for a period of 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
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 manages the Fragility and Engagement Division (CCFE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department. The Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department provides leadership, innovation, and knowledge sharing for ADB’s thematic work. CCFE is made up to two units: (i) The Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations (FCAS) and small island developing states (SIDS) which seeks to help improve the performance of ADB’s operations in FCAS-classified developing member countries and SIDS, and (ii) The Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) and Civil Society (CSO) Center (NGOC) which seeks to increase engagement and collaboration between ADB and NGO/CSOs in the operations, both at the institutional policy engagement and the programs and projects engagement, through embedding meaningful CSOs participation in all our work.
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Job Purpose
The Director, Fragility and Engagement will (i) manage the FCAS and SIDS team and serve as ADB’s focal point for fragile and conflict-affected situations (FCAS), lead the design and application of a differentiated approach and capacity building in ADB operations in FCAS countries, and develop strategic approaches, knowledge products and services to help ADB respond better to the needs in FCAS countries, and (ii) provide strategic direction for NGOC, advise head, on day to day operations of NGOC, champion CSOs participation and engagement in ADB’s operations. This position will report to the Director General of CCSD and will supervise International Staff, National Staff and Administrative Staff.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Relevant Experience & Requirements
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. 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 qualifications of the selected candidate.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience working in fragile and conflict-affected settings? | This assesses your familiarity with the complexities and challenges in these environments. | Provide specific examples of past roles and the impact you made. |
| How have you engaged civil society organizations in your previous roles? | The interviewer seeks to understand your relationship with key stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to improve ADB's approach to FCAS? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to lead a diverse team. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of ADB's Strategy 2030 and its relevance to this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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