Communications Officer ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Department of External Relations

Closing date: 20 Dec 2011 , 5:00 p.m. (1700 Manila Time, 0900 GMT)

Job Purpose:

Primarily responsible for supporting the preparation and implementation of development communications strategies. Provides strategic support in the development of approaches for scaling up and improving effectiveness of development communication for priority projects and initiatives. Support the research, development, and production of development communication tools/materials. Support capacity building on effective development communication with stakeholders.

Expected Outcomes:

a. Development Communications

• Supports the design, implementation, monitoring, and assessment of development communications strategies in coordination with designated international staff and operational departments/offices;
• Supports the advancement of development communication resources and tools;
• Supports the implementation of communication needs assessments, monitoring/evaluation, and results assessments;
• Supports the training of staff on development communication, and the development of training materials

b. Knowledge Sharing

• Promotes knowledge sharing and collaboration by supporting the production and dissemination of development communication knowledge products.

c. Administrative Support

• Contributes to the smooth running of the Strategic Communications team by performing back up functions/roles, as needed.
• Performs other duties and ad hoc assignments as may be assigned and reflected in the incumbent's work plan.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Development Communication, Social/Behavior Sciences or related fields; preferably with advanced training

Relevant Experience And Other Requirements:

Work experience

• At least 8 years experience in communications-related fields, preferably in planning and implementing development communications strategies for development organizations

Technical knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of ADB, international financial institution (IFI) or other international organization development project policies and operational guidelines and procedures a plus
• Ability to plan, coordinate, oversee, administer, and work independently, as appropriate
• Strong analytical and reporting skills

People skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of ADB staff and external parties
• Ability to work closely with multi-disciplinary team and turn diverse inputs into a cohesive plan
• Able to guide Administrative Staff (AS) to facilitate work planning, delivery and quality review
• Strong ability to develop relationships and to work with cross-functional groups
• Excellent creative, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Core Competencies:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Applies updated advancements in own knowledge area to relevant tasks
• Applies knowledge and practical skills to independently perform some complex tasks
• Conveys the need to use updated project approaches

Client Orientation

• Delivers Divisional contributions across a variety of products and services to meet the needs of different clients
• Proposes optionsto clients that may better meet their needs than current approaches
• Defines and delivers to agreed standards with clients

Achieving Results and Problem Solving

• Conducts detailed research and analysis to determine appropriate methods for addressing the causes of issues
• Self-monitors achievement of results according to work plans
• Identifies different stakeholder needs and desired outcomes when planning for outcomes
• Independently solves problems and makes recommendations

Working Together

• Maintains collaborative relationships within the Department
• Works effectively with diverse colleagues in own and other Divisions and Departments
• Flexibly alters positions and adjusts previously stated points of view to support the group consensus
• Follows through on team priorities in the absence of a team leader

Communication and Knowledge Sharing

• Checks with audience's level of understanding and awareness of required follow up actions
• Consistently seeks and addresses feedback on own performance
• Creates knowledge products endorsed for wider distribution
• Independently amends and clarifies messages and documents

Innovation and Change

• Actively supports work improvement and/or organizational change by work and deed
• Develops and adopts change plans to support Division initiatives on which one works
• Considers current and future client needs in proposing ideas
• Vocalizes early support for change
• Recommends inputs to new policies, systems and processes in immediate work area

Immediate Reporting Relationships / Other Information:

• Supervisor: Designated International Staff and senior National Staff

Communications Officer