African Development Bank Principal Director
ADB seeks qualified professionals to fill this vacancy in its Department of External Relations (DER).
DER works to promote public understanding of and support for ADB, its policies and operations. It is the focal point for all public information activities including building relations with media, managing the external website and Bank’s publishing program, and leading internal communications and ADB’s information disclosure requirements. It supports ADB Management’s public communications and outreach strategies to raise the Bank’s profile and position ADB as a knowledge bank.
The position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of DER and its operations; lead the development and implementation of departmental work plan and ensure units meet objectives and targets; ensure DER work plan contributes to overall ADB’s strategic priorities; lead DER interaction with ADB Management, Board of Directors and other departments; lead DER’s support to Management and Senior Staff on external relations and outreach.
Education Requirements
Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, Public./Business Administration, or related fields. University degree in Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, Public./Business Administration, combined with specialized experience in related organization may be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree.
Relevant Experience and Other Requirements • Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level • At least 15 years of relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence in public relations and/or journalism, with good knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region • Experience in planning, researching, and writing articles and speeches on international finance, economic, and development issues • Knowledge and understanding of international media and good media contacts • Ability to liaise and deal effectively with Management, Board of Directors, staff and other external counterparts • Excellent interpersonal skills to lead and manage diverse teams of highly qualified professional staff; national officers, and administrative staff • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English • International experience working in several countries.
Reporting Relationships • Supervisor: Managing Director General • The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
Administrative Staff, National Staff, and International Staff
Submission Instructions:
For more details and to apply, visit http://www.adb.org/careers/adb-hr-13-0121?ref=site/careers/international-staff-vacancies
Deadline for applications is on 4 March 2013.
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.
Reference ADB-HR-13-0121
DER works to promote public understanding of and support for ADB, its policies and operations. It is the focal point for all public information activities including building relations with media, managing the external website and Bank’s publishing program, and leading internal communications and ADB’s information disclosure requirements. It supports ADB Management’s public communications and outreach strategies to raise the Bank’s profile and position ADB as a knowledge bank.
The position is responsible for providing overall leadership and management of DER and its operations; lead the development and implementation of departmental work plan and ensure units meet objectives and targets; ensure DER work plan contributes to overall ADB’s strategic priorities; lead DER interaction with ADB Management, Board of Directors and other departments; lead DER’s support to Management and Senior Staff on external relations and outreach.
Education Requirements
Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, Public./Business Administration, or related fields. University degree in Journalism, Communications, Social Sciences, Public./Business Administration, combined with specialized experience in related organization may be considered in lieu of a Master’s Degree.
Relevant Experience and Other Requirements • Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level • At least 15 years of relevant experience and demonstrated technical competence in public relations and/or journalism, with good knowledge of the Asia-Pacific region • Experience in planning, researching, and writing articles and speeches on international finance, economic, and development issues • Knowledge and understanding of international media and good media contacts • Ability to liaise and deal effectively with Management, Board of Directors, staff and other external counterparts • Excellent interpersonal skills to lead and manage diverse teams of highly qualified professional staff; national officers, and administrative staff • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English • International experience working in several countries.
Reporting Relationships • Supervisor: Managing Director General • The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
Administrative Staff, National Staff, and International Staff
Submission Instructions:
For more details and to apply, visit http://www.adb.org/careers/adb-hr-13-0121?ref=site/careers/international-staff-vacancies
Deadline for applications is on 4 March 2013.
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.
Reference ADB-HR-13-0121
Location Category Worldwide, Asia, Pacific Islands, Alternative Label Asia and the Pacific Region
Salary Band from: $100,000 to: Any (this is not shown in the ad)
Salary Description Internationally competitive paid in US dollars
Sector International public sector, Development Profession Other, Senior executive, Marketing and Public
Relations Contract
Type Permanent
Hours Full Time
Posting date: 18 February 2013 Deadline for applications: 04 March 2013
Posting date: 18 February 2013 Deadline for applications: 04 March 2013
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