Associate Staff Development Officer at Asian Development Bank

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Planning, Program Design, Program Implementation, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Budget Oversight, Stakeholder Collaboration, Training Needs Analysis, Learning Management System, Supervision, Client Facing, Written Communication, Verbal Communication

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

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 Associate Staff Development Officer is assigned in the Learning and Development Unit (BPOD-LDU) within the Budget, People, and Management Systems Department (BPMSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to the designated international staff. Your Role As an Associate Staff Development Officer, you will serve as the program team lead for Sector and Thematic Learning (STL) under Technical Learning and Development. You will collaborate closely with the Sector and Thematic offices, the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD) and external stakeholders to build the capacity for cutting edge sectoral and cross-sectoral learning and development programs. You will: Program planning and design: Serve as primary learning partner between BPMSD and SDs / CCSD on learning strategy, programming and budget. Contribute to the design of a portfolio of STL programs for ADB staff. Identify training needs or support training need analyses and use these findings to support program design and collaborate with stakeholders on designing new programs and modification of existing programs as needed. Program implementation and management: Supervise the delivery of STL Programs. Collaborate with internal clients on options to ensure adequate participation in programs, across ADB Head Quarters and Resident Missions. Ensure programs are available in Excellerate (ADBs Learning Management System) to capture participant registration, completion, and evaluation and maintain learning program records. Coordinate with program organizers and relevant departments in ADB to ensure compliance to ADB guidelines and policies. Program evaluation: Help evaluate program effectiveness, provide analysis of participants' feedback, and offer recommendations to improve the effectiveness of future program delivery. Budget, systems and processes: Oversee the budgets for the programs under their management. Update and provide inputs for the program schedule, L&D catalogue and Excellerate. Support the enhancement and simplification of L&D systems and processes. Ensure program completion reports are captured and properly documented for evaluation and analysis. Other administrative functions: Supervise consultants as required, providing direction and oversight of their work. Provide inputs to Departmental/Division reporting as required. Address queries on L&D programs, policies and processes. Perform other duties that may be assigned or reflected in your work plan. You will need: Bachelor's degree in human resource management, learning and development or any sector or thematic discipline, preferably with advanced training. At least 5 years relevant work experience in the research, design, organization, coordination, implementation and evaluation of training programs. Some supervisory experience preferred. Experience in client-facing roles, including a capacity to understand clients' needs and respond with the most effective learning and development solution/s. Experience in managing learning and development programs, particularly on sector and thematic learning, would be an asset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade 4. 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 Additional Information This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment. About Us ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region. ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members. To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here. ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information.

Responsibilities

The Associate Staff Development Officer will serve as the program team lead for Sector and Thematic Learning, collaborating with various departments to build capacity for cutting-edge learning and development programs. Key duties include planning, supervising the delivery, evaluating effectiveness, and overseeing budgets for these programs.