Senior/Principal Planning and Policy Specialist

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As a Senior/Principal Planning and Policy Specialist, you will lead efforts on: (i) strategy and policy development, coordination and dissemination; (ii) operations coordination and monitoring activities to foster alignment of operations with medium to long term directions and strategies; (iii) efficient applications of ADB policies and procedures and update of the operations manual; (iv) aligning ADB work with broad policies, principles and goals.

You will:

  • Lead strategic planning and policy coordination on various topics and areas
  • Provide guidance and lead in the formulation and review of strategy, planning and policy papers, and offer innovative ideas on related development, organizational and other complex issues
  • Lead and provide contributions to ADB’s interagency cooperation with other multilateral development banks and other development partners with a focus on issues relevant to SPD’s work (e.g. innovative development solutions, corporate strategy, country partnership strategies, modalities and products, efficient business processes, etc.)
  • Provide leadership for the formulation and review of policies, operational manuals and procedures such as Result-Based Lending policy
  • Lead and undertake initiatives assigned to the SPD and action plans
  • Oversee and ensure support to Management and the Board of Directors on strategic planning issues
  • Participate in committees, working groups and task forces assigned to SPD
  • Lead in knowledge sharing and dissemination to increase awareness and knowledge in ADB about strategic and policy initiatives
  • Act as a resource person for internal training and external briefings on ADB policies
  • Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular feedback.
  • Provide coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals to ensure their ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications:

You will need:

  • Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in law, economics, finance, business, public administration or related fields. Alternatively, a university degree in related field combined with additional relevant professional experience can be considered.
  • At least 12 years of combined professional experience, with excellent knowledge of development conditions including international work experience and experience in Result-Based lending.
  • Extensive knowledge of strategic objectives, priorities, and operational procedures of ADB or similar multilateral development institutions;
  • Ability to collaborate with all ADB departments to effectively develop a coherent ADB-wide approach to various strategic positions.
  • Ability to effectively operate as part of a team and to coach team members to develop their capabilities and potential.
  • Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/240767

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