Senior Advisor to the Vice-President

Overview

Provide strategic support and analysis to the Vice-President for policy and operational issues.

You have:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics, or Public Administration is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in international development, policy analysis, or related fields is required.
• Excellent communication skills in English are essential.
• Experience working in Southeast Asia or knowledge of the region’s socio-economic issues is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide strategic insights is required.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to have 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 Office of the Vice President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific (VPR2). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Vice President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific and will oversee National and Administrative staff.

Your Role

As a Senior Advisor to the Vice-President, you will be responsible for tracking, analyzing, and providing support on the full range of policy, operational, and administrative issues within the East Asia Department, Pacific Department and Southeast Asia Department. Specific responsibilities fall broadly under four categories: (i) Analysis and Judgement on Strategy and Policy Issues, (ii) Operational Analysis and Monitoring, (iii) Liaison/Internal and external Coordination, and (iv) Administration. You will work within the framework of ADB policies, procedures and fiduciary obligations.

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Qualifications

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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 the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

About Us

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 our Strategy 2030.

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