마감; 6.6

ADB(아시아개발은행) Principal Partnerships Specialist(파트너십) 채용(~6.6)

Job Vacancy | Friday, May 20, 2022

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Close relatives¹ of ADB staff, except spouses of international staff, are not eligible for recruitment and appointment to staff positions. Applicants are expected to disclose if they have any relative/s by consanguinity/blood, by adoption, and/or by affinity/marriage presently employed in ADB.
¹Close relatives refer to spouse, children, mother, father, brother and sister, niece, nephew, aunt, and uncle

Staff on probation are not eligible to apply. Applicants for promotion must have served at their position for at least one year and must have normally served at their personal level for at least two years immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date. Applicants for lateral transfer must have served at their position and personal level for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date (reference A.O. 2.03, paragraphs 5.8 and 5.9).

In the event that the staff appointed to a new category (i.e. from AS to NS, or from NS to IS) is rated at 2 or lower in the first two performance reviews after an appointment at the new level, they will return to the level occupied immediately prior to their appointment in the new category.

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.

The position is assigned in the North American Representative Office (NARO) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). SPD provides ADB with strategic planning perspectives and direction, ensures policy and operations coordination, develops policies and business processes for sovereign and nonsovereign operations, including quality review of selected project documents, supports allocation and monitoring of operational resources, manages the implementation of development results and effectiveness, and leads the establishment and management of strategic partnerships with official and other concessional partners. SPD also has an oversight function on representative offices in Northern America, Europe, and Japan.

NARO is responsible for establishing appropriate points of contact with Canadian and United States (US) government agencies, relevant International Financial Institutions (IFIs) and United Nations (UN) agencies in North America, NGOs, foundations, corporates, and think-tanks to foster strategic partnerships, support resource mobilization, engender support for ADB operations and activities, and ensure mutual information exchange and other cooperation arrangements as appropriate.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

Job Purpose

The Principal Partnerships Specialist supports the implementation of Strategy 2030 by building shareholder support for ADB’s work in Asia-Pacific, supporting resource mobilization for ADB developing member countries (DMCs), promoting ADB operations and activities with various stakeholders in North America and Canada, and ensuring a central role for ADB in North American and Canadian policy dialogue on developing Asia and the Pacific. The position oversees the development of effective and continuous working relationships with key stakeholders by undertaking information sharing initiatives and organizing and participating in meetings, outreach activities, and opportunities for interaction to raise ADB’s profile in Canada and the US. The position is responsible for gathering and analyzing information on key stakeholders and target audiences, and for conveying such information to concerned ADB colleagues. The position works within a framework of broad policies, principles, and goals, applying a high degree of autonomy in the selection of work methods.

The incumbent reports directly to the Representative, NARO, and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains relationships with key decision-makers, government agencies, opinion leaders, academia, business communities, philanthropies, civil society, international financial institutions (IFIs), international organizations, and media. Initiates and participates in policy-oriented events, monitors and reports on major policy discussions and their implications for ADB.
• Provides policymakers with comprehensive information on ADB strategies and activities, and recent developments in Asia-Pacific countries, and underscores the continuing need to support development in the region. Informs ADB colleagues of US and Canadian policies and activities related to international development, and nurtures positive ADB relations with those governments.
• Coordinates closely with US and Canadian government counterpart agencies on major resource-related exercises, including capital increase and Asian Development Fund replenishment as well as country-specific trust funds. Monitors US and Canadian federal legislative and administrative processes, decisions, and outcomes related to ADB resource mobilization, and provides information to decision-makers to generate financial and other support for ADB.
• Supports HQ-led engagement with multilateral trust funds and participates in committees and meetings of such funds, as needed.
• Monitors and reports on developments at North American-based IFIs and international organizations working in the Asia and Pacific region and facilitates ADB engagement with them.
• Represents ADB at meetings organized or hosted by IFIs, multilateral funds, UN entities, and international initiatives, among others.
• Works with NARO Representative and NARO External Relations Officer to contribute to ADB’s external relations in North America, in cooperation with the Department of Communications (DOC).
• Collaborates with DOC and ADB’s knowledge departments, including ADB Institute, to promote ADB research, analysis, and knowledge products among targeted constituencies in the international development community, government and intergovernmental sectors, private sector, civil society, think tanks, universities, and the media. Supports the dissemination of Asian Development Outlook and other major ADB publications.
• Identifies, facilitates, and nurtures knowledge and financial partnerships between ADB and North American actors (e.g., foundations, research institutes).
• Delivers business and career opportunities presentations to stimulate interest in ADB consulting and procurement and staff positions.
• In collaboration with NARO Representative, prepares and monitors implementation of NARO’s work program, administrative work, and budget. Participates in staff recruitment and other HR matters

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

• Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs, or related fields; or University degree in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Journalism, Political Science, International Affairs, or related fields and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant position in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• At least 12 years of relevant professional experience and familiarity with operations, policies, and procedures of bilateral and multilateral development financing institutions
• International experience working in several countries
• Demonstrated understanding of North American institutions and the political environment of Canada and the Unites States
• Institutional knowledge of North American Official Development Assistance (ODA) ministries and agencies is a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of ADB or similar multilateral development bank’s processes for sovereign and/or non-sovereign project preparation and administration
• Knowledge about climate change and climate financing is an advantage
• Proven analytical competence and judgment
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and facilitation skills
• Ability to interact effectively with staff, Management, government officials, and external counterparts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 6.

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.

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