Counsel (Institutional and Administrative Law)
Job Vacancy | Wednesday, March 15, 2023
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
ADB will be rolling-out its operating model which may result in the change of department/group and/or reporting arrangement(s). By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new operating model (NOM).
Overview
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 its Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
This position is assigned within Office of the General Counsel (OGC), ADB’s legal department. OGC is responsible for providing legal and policy advice to ADB’s Board of Directors, its Management and client departments on all aspects of ADB operational and administrative matters.
Parenthetical title is only for advertisement purposes. Position title upon appointment is "Counsel".
Job Purpose
The Counsel supports OGC in achieving its key result areas by providing legal advice and documentation support to institutional and administrative matters and other operational and other advisory work as required. The Counsel will report to an Assistant General Counsel, who leads and manages a team of lawyers handling similar matters in one or more regions in Asia and the Pacific. The incumbent will supervise one or more National and Administrative Staff.
Responsibilities
A. Legal Advice and Support
- Provides legal advice and support on:
- ADB’s personnel policies, which may include policies on compensation and benefits, staff conditions, pension matters.
- Personnel matters, which may include staff grievances, disciplinary procedures, appeals to the Appeals Committee, and applications to the ADB Administrative Tribunal.
- Administrative law matters and legal issues affecting ADB Headquarters, Resident Missions and Representative Offices in ADB member countries.
- Privileges and immunities of ADB and its personnel in member countries, as set forth in the ADB Charter and in host country agreements.
- Matters arising in relation to ADB’s membership, decision-making organs, and ADB’s Annual Meetings.
- Implementation of treaties and other agreements concluded by ADB on institutional matters.
- Data privacy and data protection policies, and legal aspects of the management of ADB’s information technology systems
- Reviewing laws and regulations applicable to specified matters.
- Preparing legal documentation and conducting legal research for any of the above matters.
- Performing other duties that may be assigned, including special projects in support of OGC’s operations generally.
B. Knowledge Sharing
- Participates in and contributes to relevant internal and external training, conferences and other activities for advocacy, knowledge building and dissemination.
C. Staff Supervision
- Provides leadership and support to reporting staff.
- Supervises the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
- Ensures the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
Qualifications
Relevant Experience & Requirements
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- University degree in law, preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent, and admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB’s member countries.
- At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, including legal experience working on human resources and employment, and administrative law matters in international organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Must be able to present and defend legal arguments and issues with a high degree of competence.
- Demonstrated ability to meet the core competency requirements of the position.
- Able to work in multi-cultural and multi-skilled teams.
- Able to inspire trust and confidence and promote a strong culture of honesty, trust, and openness.
- International experience working in several countries.
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff levels 3 and 4.
General Considerations
The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.
ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.
ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.
