Deadline: 03 February 2023
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Director General in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 3 years.
The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Director General will perform the following functions-
- Leadership and Strategic Management
- Establishes and promotes PPFD’s vision, goals, strategy and key result areas (KRAs) in support of ADB’s objectives and in compliance with ADB policies.
- Oversees the planning, implementation and supervision of PPFD’s work programs as well as monitor the quality of outputs, achievement of long-term goals and annual objectives for the Department.
- Provides leadership in professional and operational matters, keeps abreast of developments in the professional fields, and takes the lead in introducing new or innovative approaches to policy and operational issues.
- Oversees the effective coordination and cooperation with other ADB departments/offices and internal stakeholders.
- Provides senior management with full and regular updates on operational issues as well as timely and accurate projections of future operational activities.
- Portfolio and Project Management
- Oversees the preparation of key performance indicators for countries, sectors, and projects and the provision of information on the performance of ADB’s portfolio to the Management and Board of Directors.
- Provides leadership in the coordination of project administration work, and in identifying and resolving procedural and institutional problems being experienced with implementation of ADB projects.
- Oversees high quality portfolio analytics to guide and improve Bank-wide project and portfolio management.
- Oversees the review of project administration practices and procedures, preparation of guidelines, project administration instructions and other operational documents.
- Oversees the monitoring of service delivery targets for ADB and developing member countries (DMCs) for key project preparation and administration activities.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Master’s degree, or equivalent, in one or more development-related disciplines or related fields.
- University degree in one or more development-related disciplines or related fields, combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
- Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
- At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in programming, various sectors, project processing and administration
- Superior management and leadership qualities
- Proven ability to effectively liaise and communicate with Management, Board of Directors, staff, and external counterparts
- Sound planning, managerial and administrative skills together with superior interpersonal and negotiating skills, and demonstrated performance in creating, motivating and leading diverse teams of highly qualified professionals
- Thorough knowledge of multilateral development bank’s operational policies and procedures including budgeting and human resources management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- International experience working in development in several countries
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, visit ADB.
