Principal Planning and Policy Specialist
Job Vacancy | Monday, March 3, 2025
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- Reference Number 250206 Position Level TI3 Department Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department Division Operations Planning and Coordination Division, SPD Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, March 3, 2025 Closing Date Monday, March 17, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
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 Principal 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 supervise junior team members.
Your Role
As a Principal Planning and Policy Specialist, you will lead the preparation of the annual Work Program and Budget Framework (WPBF) and the President's Planning Directions (PD), and contribute substantively to the Operations Review Meetings (ORMs) and the preparation of operational resource parameters. You will contribute to ADB's operational planning, including advising on the scale up of ADB's operation, promotion of ADB's operational objectives and targets, and identifying new mechanisms and innovations to enhance ADB's operational effectiveness. You will work within a framework of broad policies, principles and goals, independently selecting work methods.
You will:
- Lead the preparation and monitoring of plans to deploy the additional lending headroom created by the capital adequacy framework review.
Qualifications
You will need:
Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Public Administration, or other related fields; or University degree in a related field and at least 5 years of specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered. At least 12 years of relevant professional experience, including strong background in macroeconomic analysis and sovereign debt analysis. International experience working in several countries. Track record in leading diverse teams. Written and verbal proficiency in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff grade TI3.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 benefitsAbout 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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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