Senior Planning and Policy Specialist

Lead strategy and policy development to foster sustainable development in Asia.

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ADB Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department

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Manila (Philippines)

Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Lead strategy and policy development to foster sustainable development in Asia.

You have:

Support strategy and policy development and coordination.
Contribute to operations coordination and monitoring activities.
Facilitate the efficient application of ADB policies and procedures.

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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 is assigned to the Strategy, Policy and Business Process Division (SPBP) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, SPBP and will oversee Junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Planning and Policy Specialist, you will (i) support strategy and policy development and coordination; (ii) contribute to operations coordination and monitoring activities to foster understanding of operations with medium to long term directions and strategies; and (iii) facilitate the efficient application of ADB policies and procedures and contribute to the update of the operations manual. You will work within general policies, principles, and goals, working directly with clients.

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Qualifications

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Benefits

ADB offers 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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you contributed to policy development at your previous job?	This question assesses your experience in policy-related roles.	Describe a specific instance and the impact of your contribution.
How do you ensure effective coordination in operations management?	Understanding your coordination skills is crucial for this role.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a challenging project you coordinated. What was your approach?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective team leadership?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated with the latest policies affecting your work?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to work with diverse stakeholders. How did you manage it?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you find most challenging about operations coordination?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss an instance where you had to adapt to changing strategies. What was your response?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.