Senior Planning and Policy Specialist

Overview

Lead preparation of operational reports and coordinate with international financial institutions.

You have:

• Significant experience in operations planning and policy analysis in an international development context.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and budgets.
• Strong analytical skills to prepare performance reports and operational parameters.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders including other international financial institutions.
• Familiarity with sustainable development goals and challenges in Asia and the Pacific.

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 Senior Planning and Policy Specialist is assigned to the Operations Planning and Coordination Division (SPOP) within the Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, SPOP and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Planning and Policy Specialist, you will lead the preparation of materials for the mid-year Operations Review Meetings (ORMs), the annual Informal Board Session on past year's performance and current year's outlook, the relevant Budget Review Committee meetings, and reporting to management on pipelines through the management committee meetings. You will help prepare operational resource parameters, the President's Planning Directions (PD), and help prepare the Work Program and Budget Framework (WPBF). The Specialist will coordinate with other international financial institutions (IFIs) and monitor the direction and policy change in the various resources. You will 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.

Additional Information

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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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