ADB(아시아개발은행) Social Development Specialist(사회개발), IS-4 채용(~6.8)

Job Vacancy | Wednesday, May 25, 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 appointment at the new level, they will return to the level occupied immediately prior to their appointment in the new category.

This is a special fixed-term appointment for a period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (c.) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

If the successful candidate is an ADB staff member holding a regular appointment, his/her regular appointment will be converted to a special fixed-term appointment. A special fixed-term appointment will automatically and without prior notice expire at the end of the term.

Important Notice:

1. Multiple positions at various levels will be filled from this vacancy announcement.
2. Actual position title and level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates
3. The positions are to be assigned to the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department (SDCC) but selected candidates may be redeployed to the Operational Departments.

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 Social Development Thematic Group (SDTG) within the Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department. The Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department provides leadership, innovation, and knowledge sharing for ADB’s sector and thematic work. The Social Development Thematic Group provides the same functions in the areas of social protection and social development. The work in social development focuses on social inclusion and building resilience. The SDTG works closely with regional departments and external partners on research, technical assistance and operational support. The SDTG is also the lead (with Education and Health Sector Groups) for coordination of activities for Operational Priority 1 of Strategy 2030: Addressing Remaining Poverty and Reducing Inequality.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

Job Purpose

The Social Development Specialist will work as the core member of the SDTG secretariat in providing technical guidance and promoting, coordinating, and facilitating the implementation of ADB’s operational priority 1 to address remaining poverty and reducing inequalities (OP1). The position will work within ADB’s broad corporate policies and objectives to support ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs). The incumbent will also work with staff in Regional Departments and colleagues within SDCC. The incumbent will report to Chief of Social Development Thematic Group and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to the regional departments in identifying and addressing key social development and social inclusion concerns in country strategies and projects/programs.
• Develop knowledge solutions and services including preparation, updating, monitoring and implementation of strategies, guidelines and handbooks on social development and social inclusion.
• Assist in developing innovative approaches or instruments with social development impact.
• Design, process, and administer regional technical assistance programs focusing on key areas of social development and social inclusion.
• Promote knowledge management (i.e. collection, synthesis, generation and dissemination) in social development and social inclusion, both internally and externally, to ensure that ADB develops and maintains highest standards in social development knowledge and practice.
• Contribute to ADB’s internal knowledge network on social development, while creating and maintaining networking linkages with regional and global networks on social development and social inclusion.
• Undertake cross-sectoral/thematic work in lending and non-lending operations by in collaboration with other sector and thematic groups.
• Support the design and implementation of capacity building programs for ADB staff and representatives from ADB’s developing member countries.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

• Advanced university degree (Masters or PhD) in relevant social science (e.g., Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Law, and Political Science) or related fields.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in social development. Interest areas include social inclusion, social dimensions of infrastructure, citizen engagement, community driven development, social dimensions of climate change, youth, disability, migrants, etc.
• Experience in leading analytical and technical assistance activities.
• Proven ability to conduct and manage research and utilize technical knowledge and skills to analyze, diagnose, and propose solutions to policy and project level issues and challenges.
• Experience in application of multilateral development bank’s policies and procedures for social development.
• International experience working in development in several countries, preferably with demonstrated experience at the field level in Asia and the Pacific.

• Excellent interpersonal and team skills, ability to think creatively and strategically to find balanced solutions to complex problems with a strong client focus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 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.

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