Senior/Principal Planning and Policy Specialist

As a Senior/Principal Planning and Policy Specialist, you will lead efforts on: (i) strategy and policy development, coordination and dissemination; (ii) operations coordination and monitoring activities to foster alignment of operations with medium to long term directions and strategies; (iii) efficient applications of ADB policies and procedures and update of the operations manual; (iv) aligning ADB work with broad policies, principles and goals.

You will:

• Lead strategic planning and policy coordination on various topics and areas
• Provide guidance and lead in the formulation and review of strategy, planning and policy papers, and offer innovative ideas on related development, organizational and other complex issues
• Lead and provide contributions to ADB’s interagency cooperation with other multilateral development banks and other development partners with a focus on issues relevant to SPD’s work (e.g. innovative development solutions, corporate strategy, country partnership strategies, modalities and products, efficient business processes, etc.)
• Provide leadership for the formulation and review of policies, operational manuals and procedures such as Result-Based Lending policy
• Lead and undertake initiatives assigned to the SPD and action plans
• Oversee and ensure support to Management and the Board of Directors on strategic planning issues
• Participate in committees, working groups and task forces assigned to SPD
• Lead in knowledge sharing and dissemination to increase awareness and knowledge in ADB about strategic and policy initiatives
• Act as a resource person for internal training and external briefings on ADB policies
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular feedback.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals to ensure their ongoing learning and development.

Qualifications:

You will need:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent, in law, economics, finance, business, public administration or related fields. Alternatively, a university degree in related field combined with additional relevant professional experience can be considered.
• At least 12 years of combined professional experience, with excellent knowledge of development conditions including international work experience and experience in Result-Based lending.
• Extensive knowledge of strategic objectives, priorities, and operational procedures of ADB or similar multilateral development institutions;
• Ability to collaborate with all ADB departments to effectively develop a coherent ADB-wide approach to various strategic positions.
• Ability to effectively operate as part of a team and to coach team members to develop their capabilities and potential.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/240767