Principal Planning and Policy Specialist (Nonsovereign Ops)
Join our mission to foster prosperity in Asia and make a difference.
Overview
Join our mission to foster prosperity in Asia and make a difference.
You have:
- Lead in developing policies, procedures and strategic approaches to grow nonsovereign operations and mainstream public-private partnerships
- Lead reviews for NSO-related transactions to support relevant committees
- Develop financing products and modalities to enhance NSOs and mobilize private financing
- Work with other institutions including multilateral development banks and private sector entities
- Work independently selecting work methods within a framework of policies and principles
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference 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 Principal Planning and Policy Specialist is assigned to the Unit for Nonsovereign Operations (SPNS) within the Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to Advisor, SPD and Unit Head, SPNS and will oversee Junior team members.
Your Role
As Principal Planning and Policy Specialist, you will (i) lead in developing policies, procedures and strategic approaches to grow nonsovereign operations (NSOs) and mainstream public-private partnerships (PPPs); (ii) lead reviews for NSO-related transactions to support relevant committees which SPD is a member of; (iii) develop financing products and modalities to enhance NSOs and mobilize and promote private financing (iv) work with other institutions, including other multilateral development banks (MDBs), development partners, and private sector entities to support ADB's strategic goals for private sector operations (PSOs) and PPPs; and (v) work within a framework of broad policies, principles and goals, independently selecting work methods.
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Qualifications
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Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a policy you developed that had a significant impact? | I want to understand your experience in policy development and its effects. | Discuss the context, your role, and the outcomes of the policy. |
| How have you managed public-private partnerships in previous roles? | This examines your experience with collaborations between the public and private sectors. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging financial product you have developed. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach strategic planning within an organization? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have working with multilateral development banks? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give me an example of how you selected work methods for a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure successful reviews for transactions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to mobilize private financing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |