Senior Planning and Policy Specialist – TI2  

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.

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.
• Contribute to the preparation of operational resource parameters, the President’s Planning Directions (PD), and help prepare the Work Program and Budget Framework (WPBF).
• Support departments in the development of the Regional Work Plans, with focus on operations planning.
• Monitor the bunching of Board approvals.
• Support the allocation, monitoring, analyses, and reporting of resources, including use, funding, resource mobilization, and future planning
• Support creditworthiness assessments
• Review operations documents, such as CPSs, concept papers, financial reports and RRPs. Participate in analytical and diagnostic work in various policy and strategy areas of SPD’s work.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s degree in economics, finance, accounting, public administration, or relevant fields. Alternatively, a university degree in related field and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience, including macroeconomic analysis and sovereign debt analysis.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Track record in leading diverse team/unit
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 2 (TI2).

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.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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