Senior Social Sector Officer (Health)
Contribute to social sector development and improve health outcomes in Lao PDR.
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Overview
Contribute to social sector development and improve health outcomes in Lao PDR.
You have:
- Expertise in social sector development, especially health and social protection.
- Experience in processing and administering lending and non-lending programs.
- Capacity to collaborate with government, development partners, private sector, and civil society.
- Ability to lead technical work on sector diagnostics and road maps.
- Demonstrated communication skills for various stakeholder engagements.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make 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 of Senior Social Sector Officer (Health) is assigned in the Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD) within the Sectors Group (SG). SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, supports the delivery of sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.
SG-HSD leads policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions in the human and social development sectors (education, health, social protection, and in broader social development initiatives). SG-HSD is responsible for (i) conceptualizing, processing, and administering lending, grant, and technical assistance (TA) operations; (ii) developing and delivering knowledge services and products to DMCs; and (iii) leading technical work on sector diagnostics and road maps, and contributing to business development efforts.
You will be based at our Lao PDR Resident Mission in Vientiane.
You will report to the designated International Staff or Director, SG-HSD on operational and policy-related matters and to the Country Director, LRM on day-to-day administrative matters. You will oversee administrative staff.
Your Role
As a Senior Social Sector Officer (Health), you will provide expertise in social sector development, especially health and social protection. Together with the International Staff, you will take a lead role in processing and administering ADB’s lending and non-lending programs and projects in health and social protection in the Lao PDR. You will collaborate with government, development partners, the private sector, and civil society organizations to improve the quality and coverage of social services.
You will:
Qualifications
You will need:
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.
· Paid leave (including parental)
· Medical and health benefits
· Life and other insurance plans
· Staff development
· Retirement plan
· Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
Additional Information
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This position is offered to meet the temporary need of the Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD) within the Sectors Group (SG), as the previous occupant is currently on Special Leave without Pay (SLWOP). SG-HSD may allow its staff to assume their former position upon return from SLWOP and upon expiration of your fixed term appointment.
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 its Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful project you've led in the health sector? | This question assesses your project management skills and outcomes in a relevant field. | Focus on the project goals, your specific role, the challenges faced, and the measurable success achieved. |
| How do you approach collaboration with diverse stakeholders? | This evaluates your ability to work with various groups towards a common goal. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you used to analyze social protection needs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to influence a policy or decision in the social sector. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a senior role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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