Deputy Director General

Job Vacancy | Thursday, December 12, 2024

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 Deputy Director General (DDG) is assigned to the Office of the Director General within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director General, CWRD and supervise International Staff, National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Your Role

As Deputy Director General, CWRD, you will support the Director General, CWRD in overseeing CWRD’s regional operations, working to position ADB as the premier development institution in the Central Asian Region. In support of the DG, the DDG is expected to: (i) deliver ADB’s strategic agenda in the region, providing leadership in enhancing the development impact of ADB’s engagement with DMCs; (ii) develop ADB’s relationships with DMCs and other regional stakeholders and coordinate internal efforts to advance the integrated delivery of the full suite of ADB sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory solutions; (iii) drive changes required for the implementation of the new operating model, partnering with solutions and operations services departments to establish effective regional and country management teams operating under some matrix arrangements; and (iv) set priorities and ensure an integrated and holistic viewpoint across regional operations.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership to ADB on operations in the region and regional development agenda, lead policy dialogue with DMCs to promote ADB’s strategic objectives, oversee regional initiatives and business development in the region.
• Oversee and support resident missions in developing and maintaining strong relationships with DMC governments and regional or country-based clients and stakeholders, development agencies and other sources of development of private sector finance in DMCs. You will enhance ADB’s visibility in the region and identify opportunities for collaboration and cofinancing.
• Oversee resident missions and country management teams, to effectively (a) develop high quality country and sector diagnostics, country partnership strategies, and sector roadmaps; (b) identify business opportunities, program and oversee the conceptualization of ADB sovereign operations and knowledge services, and guide origination priorities for nonsovereign and advisory operations; (c) review country portfolio for sovereign operations; and (d) support operations processing and implementation.
• Ensure that Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), country programs and/or business plans align with ADB’s strategic agenda and contribute to the delivery of regional Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Allocates sovereign lending and grant resources, as well as technical assistance resources, to country programs.
• Lead and motivate the One ADB regional management team (RMT), to take responsibility for achieving regional objectives and preparing and implementing ADB’s regional work program. Facilitate the matching of resident missions’ needs with supply from solutions departments. Help resolve issues, being the final decider on operational programming and country business plans. Coordinate the RMT review of CPS, programs and operations for consistency with corporate priorities, targets, and the appropriateness of the selected modality.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of the regional work program in coordination with the solutions departments and selected operations services functions coordinated regionally, and reviews and advises on their staffing plans.
• Provide oversight to regional pipeline and portfolio management, working with resident missions, regional managers and focals from solutions departments and operations services, to resolve issues and achieve common regional delivery KPIs.
• Monitor performance against regional programs, provide inputs into the performance assessment of regional managers and focals; and provide feedback to solutions and service departments on the quality of their services.
• Decide, endorse or advises (as a committee member), on projects and transactions and their documentation, in accordance with applicable business processes, in order to ensure that solutions are effectively delivered according to DMC needs and fit the local context.
• Oversee regional cooperation and integration programs and private sector development activities in the region. Ensure that country programs and upstream activities lead to tangible midstream and downstream outcomes.
• Coordinate certain operations services (safeguards, procurement, financial management), partnering with the management of concerned departments to ensure adequate support to regional operations.
• Develop in partnership with solutions departments and other relevant departments, a regional decentralization plan that meets the region’s business needs, and coordinates implementation efforts across departments.
• Oversee the economic, social and political monitoring of regional and DMC situations, regularly informing Management of significant developments, opportunities, and challenges, and providing timely recommendations accordingly.
• Build a highly motivated workforce within the department, establishing a culture in line with the goal to maximize ADB’s development impact and embodies ADB’s core values (to be “client-centric,” “trustworthy,” and “transformational”). Delegate decision-making and empowers teams, and proactively building staff leadership and management capabilities.
• Support cross-departmental corporate initiatives, as leader or participant, to effect positive change within ADB.
• Create and leads multi-disciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of their work.
• Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Provides coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and encourages on-going learning and development.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration or related fields University degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, Business Administration and related fields and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience within the field at senior levels (e.g., managing large teams), with good knowledge of the Asia Pacific region.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large and diverse teams of professionals in various aspects of development.
• Proven strength and experience in the operations of ADB or similar multilateral development organizations.
• Sound operational experience, including thorough knowledge of ADB policies, programs, products, and procedures, exposure to knowledge work and both sovereign and nonsovereign activities.
• Preferred experience as manager for both country and sector or private sector operations, in more than one region, and with high corporate exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, link macro and sector strategies and lending and non-lending assistance within a consistent development framework, develop innovative solutions to meet client’s needs, and undertake high-level dialogue on strategic and policy issues.
• Proven senior management experience managing and leading change in a large and diverse organization.
• Proven managerial skills in building highly performing and collaborative teams with strong client orientation.
• Strong partnership building skills to connect with various stakeholders and create opportunities to collaborate and innovate.
• Excellent capabilities in people and talent leadership, strong client and impact orientation, effective communication, and technical acumen.·
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS9.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and 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

ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

This is a fixed term appointment or assignment for senior staff, for a period of three (3) years. This opening is open to internal and external applicants.

If you are selected as an external candidate, the appointment may be extended for a period of up to 3 years per extension, or not renewed. In case of extension, staff may continue in the position for another term of up to 3 years.

At the end of the initial period, ADB, as its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term appointment.

Fixed-term appointments or assignments for senior staff are subject to terms and conditions determined by ADB as indicated in all relevant policies.

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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