Workforce Planning Specialist

Overview
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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The Strategic Workforce Unit (SWU) within the Budget, People, and Management Systems Department (BPMSD) is responsible for ADB-wide workforce analysis, position management, organizational structure and complement, related administrative regulatory framework and systems.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

Job Purpose
The Workforce Planning Specialist’s objective is to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness by conducting workforce analysis, managing workforce data, overseeing position management, leading organizational realignments, and fostering knowledge sharing.

The position reports to the Advisor, BPMSD, and Head, SWU, with potential supervision of National and Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities
• Workforce Analysis: Review and analyze position, cost, and timesheet data, create concise graphical presentations, and ensure accurate, consistent, and accessible data for SWU and data governance.
• Position Management: Make informed decisions on position requests for ADB’s best interest through analysis and client discussions, and communicate these decisions.
• Organizational Realignments: Proactively finalize realignment proposals, ensuring alignment with the New Operating Model and across ADB where applicable.
• Knowledge Sharing: Share expertise, propose efficient procedures, explore, pilot and apply new tech (e.g., AI), and mentor National and Administrative Staff.
• Management Support: Lead in preparing materials for SWU clients and Management.”
• Additional Tasks: Perform other assigned interdepartmental, departmental and unit’s tasks as reflected in the workplan
 

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations Management or related fields. University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations Management or related fields combined with at least 5 years specialized experience in similar organization/s may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Experience and knowledge in statistics, accounting, budget management, sovereign and nonsovereign operations procedures, operations planning and resource allocation, and/or corporate-wide timesheet management are preferred and advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience with international experience working in development in several countries.
• Experience in operational departments of multilateral development organizations preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Levels 4.

General Considerations
The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks 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.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

 

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