JOB DESCRIPTION

Reference Number: 250910

Position Grade: M1

Department: Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department

Division: Office of the Director General, SPD

Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted: Monday, November 24, 2025

Closing Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Advisor is assigned to the Office of the Director General (SPOD) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to the Director General, SPD and will oversee assigned International and Local Staff.

Your Role

As Advisor, you will work with diverse teams to co-create ADB’s new long-term corporate strategy, ensuring policies and processes reflect shared priorities. You will champion innovative solutions, foster collaboration across departments, and contribute to policy development that drives collective impact and sustainable progress.

You will:

• Lead the formulation of ADB’s new corporate strategy, including providing guidance on research and technical analysis.
• Champion ADB’s operational approaches and sector and thematic policies informed by the corporate strategy in coordination with relevant departments to reflect strategic direction.
• Introduce innovative financing solutions to translate strategy to operations.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, including consultations with Board Members, Management and external partners.
• Develop mechanisms to track progress in strategy development, including board and management briefings.
• Develop a communication plan with relevant departments to increase knowledge and awareness of the new strategy.
• Contribute to the review and revision of policies and business processes.
• Participate in committees, working groups, and task forces assigned to SPD.
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned as reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Management, or relevant fields; or University degree and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience in strategy and policy development at senior levels with knowledge of the Asia Pacific region
• Demonstrated experience in leading ADB or MDB long term corporate strategy preparation or review.
• Knowledge of global development issues and agenda.
• International development experience working in several countries.
• Diverse skills and ability to partner with staff and Management;
• Broad-based exposure to operational policies and experience as project team leader;
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for M1.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff Development

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staff’s Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for an additional fixed term period of up to 3 years or allow it to expire. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB’s medium- to long-term plans for the unit, the relevance of the staff’s skills to those plans, and the staff’s managerial and behavioral competencies. Notwithstanding the length of the initial or any subsequently renewed FT-M, the expiration date of any fixed-term appointment will not exceed the Staff’s NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staff’s NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.