Director
Job Vacancy | Wednesday, February 5, 2025
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- Reference Number 250050 Position Level M1 Department Office of Professional Ethics and Conduct Division Office of Professional Ethics and Conduct Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Closing Date Wednesday, February 19, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you looking to have 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 Director is assigned to the Office of Professional Ethics and Conduct (OPEC). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Office of the President who may assign administrative assistance concerning OPEC to the relevant Vice-President; and will oversee International and Local Staff.
Your Role
As Director, you will guide staff and other personnel on the Code of Conduct and workplace concerns. You will work with multiple committees and offices to improve ADB's policies and systems on professional conduct, identify gaps, and recommend improvements. Additionally, you will collaborate with ADB's Departments and Offices to promote professional conduct and advise Management on strategies to foster it.
You will:
a. Individual Advice on the Application of the Code of Conduct
- Guide personnel in understanding the Code of Conduct and obligations in practice, and to apply these rules to their individual situations.
b. Workplace Resolutions
- Develop procedures for the handling and processing of workplace concerns
c. Policy Review
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, controls, and systems for encouraging and enforcing professional conduct, and identify areas for improvement, in collaboration with committees and other offices.d. Training and Awareness Raising
Strengthen understanding ADB's conduct standards. Create educational tools to promote professional conduct. Collaborate with several committees to develop and roll out mandatory training programs, both at headquarters and field offices. Contribute to ADB's campaigns on positive workplace behavior and organizational health.e. Staff Supervision
Create and lead a diverse team and ensure the quality of work. Manage the OPEC operations and oversee the performance of team and individuals. Provide coaching to team and individuals and ensure their ongoing learning and development.f. Others
Qualifications
You will need:
Master's degree in ethics, law, corporate governance, human resources or other related fields. University degree, combined with relevant experience in similar organization/s may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree. At least 15 years of relevant professional work experience. Demonstrated mediation and negotiation skills. Experience in constructive handling of concerns relating to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and retaliation. Ability to work with multiple stakeholders to achieve constructive outcomes. Demonstrated management, teamwork, leadership, and conceptualization skills. Excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to defend issues and recommendations at senior levels and to produce reports. International experience working in several countries, with diverse groups and challenges.Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Managerial Staff M1.
Benefits
ADB offers 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) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)Additional Information
This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of three (3) years, in accordance with para. 3.1(a) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years, allow it to expire, or reengage staff to their most recent technical international grade, 1 to optimally utilize the Staffโs technical skills under either a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Renew or a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Regularize, with the salary range corresponding to that technical international grade. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADBโs medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staffโs skills to those plans, and the staffโs managerial and behavioral competencies. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to the Normal Retirement Date. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
1 This does not apply to external candidates and to candidates who do not have a technical international grade.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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 our Strategy 2030.
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