Advisor

Job Vacancy | Friday, September 19, 2025

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make 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 Advisor is assigned to the Office of the Chief Economist and Director General (EROD) in the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Chief Economist and Director General, ERDI and will oversee assigned International Staff and Local Staff.

Your Role

As Advisor, you will provide support to the Chief Economist and Director General, with guidance from the Deputy Chief Economist, overseeing the planning, implementation, and completion of the department's work plan, ensuring quality of work outputs, managing and supervising staff and monitoring and planning resource requirements of the department; provide technical advice on ERDI's operational support, the areas of business process reform, resource mobilization and allocation, and ensuring achievement of departmental objectives; and work within a broad concept and framework and contribute to the setting of the department's directions and strategy


You will:
Leadership and Strategic Management

• Support the Chief Economist and Director General, under guidance of Deputy Chief Economist, in planning, coordinating, and monitoring ERDI's operations, including the preparation of work program and budget frameworks, and operational resource parameters.

• Provide guidance to ERDI department leadership and directors on budget requirements; strategic departmental staffing plan updates; operational aspects of human resources (recruitment, staff movement, performance management including motivation of department staff and handling of staff management issues); implementation of human resources initiatives in ERDI; and implementation of ADB's Cultural Transformation Initiative.

• With the Deputy Chief Economist, oversee the planning, implementation, and supervision of departmental work plans.

• Recommend improvements in the business processes of the department to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Support ERDI department leadership in the management and operations of the department, and other matters as may be assigned by the Chief Economist and Director General.

Project Management

• Oversee the department's technical assistance (TA) program, both in terms of programming of new TAs and administration of ongoing ones.

• Oversee the design and processing of TA projects to ensure quality, innovation, results orientation, and compliance with ADB's policies and procedures.

• Lead, monitor, follow up on and undertake, for projects involving TA approvals, engagement of consultants, procurement, and disbursements.

Staff Supervision

• Create and lead multidisciplinary 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.

• Provide coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals and ensure their on-going learning and development.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master's degree in economics, development, or related field. PhD in economics will be a distinct advantage.

• At least 15 years of relevant experience, particularly planning and managing human resources and department budgets, with demonstrated understanding of economic research needs.

• Experience in working on development issues in multiple countries of Asia and the Pacific region

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, Management, Board members, and external partners

• Cross cultural skills to manage a team of qualified international and local staff and work with clients.

• Written and verbal proficiency in English.

• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Managerial Staff Level M1.
  
  

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

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staff's Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for an additional fixed term period of up to 3 years or allow it to expire. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB's medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staff's skills to those plans, and the staff's managerial and behavioral competencies. Notwithstanding the length of the initial or any subsequently renewed FT-M, the expiration date of any fixed-term appointment will not exceed the Staff's NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staff's NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.


About Us


Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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.

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