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Asian Development Bank Principal Director

Job Purpose:
Strategize the vision and mission of the Office of Administrative Services (OAS) and determine the program and activities it should undertake in support of the mission and business strategy of ADB. Lead the planning, implementation, and supervision of the Office’s goals and work programs in support of achieving effectiveness, efficiency and responsiveness. Anticipate the Office’s resource requirements and priorities and allocate accordingly.

Reporting Relationships:
• Supervisor: Vice President
• The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
- Administrative Staff
- National Staff
- International Staff

Relevant Experience:

• Suitability to undertake the position’s responsibilities at the required level
• At least 15 years of relevant professional experience and demonstrated technical competence of the position’s responsibilities
• Sound planning, managerial and administrative skills together with superior interpersonal and negotiating skills, and demonstrated performance in creating, motivating and leading diverse teams of highly qualified professionals
• Proven leadership skills
• Ability to liaise with all levels of Management
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in several countries

Education Requirements:
Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related fields. University degree in Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related fields combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Submission Instructions:

For more details, visit
http://www.adb.org/careers/adb-hr-12-0748?ref=site/careers/international-staffvacancies

Deadline for applications is 29 November 2012.

Women are encouraged to apply.

The vision of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a region free of poverty.
Established in 1966 and based in Manila, Philippines, ADB’s multicultural staff come from about 67 members. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package. While the position advertised is for the ADB headquarters, staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside Manila, Philippines at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.