Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee the full integration of all undertakings related to learning and development, including the design and development of relevant systems and processes, provision of career development resources, coaching and mentoring program, training for specific groups, leadership development program, information and communication technology training, technical training on thematic issues, and communication skills development for all ADB staff. Work within general policies, principles and goals, having freedom to work with clients.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. HR Strategy and Policy

• Support the development, implementation, and improvement of personnel policies and procedures to support the goals of the new HR Strategy.

2. Learning and Development

• Provide leadership in the identification and analysis of general and specific training and development needs, as well as in the development of strategies with concerned heads of departments/offices, staff or working groups.
• Ensure linkage between learning and development activities with the strategic/business needs of ADB in coordination with concerned departments/offices.
• Oversee the design, innovation, implementation, and evaluation of various training and development activities, training curricula and learning events for specific groups.
• Conceptualize and organize activities related to the development and enhancement of staff’s leadership skills.
• Oversee the design and delivery of communication skills development program and information and communication technology training.
• Ensure the effective delivery of learning and development programs, including supervising the selection of resource speakers and/or consultants and for the fulfillment of all required terms and conditions.
• Plan and conduct career advisory services, coaching, and mentoring activities, in consultation with HR teams, to assist staff in the proactive management of their careers.
• Ensure relevance and updating of information on learning programs and activities.
• Lead the development and maintenance of learning databases.
• Oversee the proper utilization of the learning and development budget.

3. Staff Supervision

• Create and lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its work.
• Supervise the performance of teams and individuals, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and ensure their on-going learning and development.

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in business or public administration, human resources, economics, social sciences or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• At least 12 years of relevant experience on various facets of learning and development, human resources management, preferably in international development finance institutions or multinational organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in several countries

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Able to lead others to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and skills in relation to learning and development programs
- Applies a high level of technical expertise in work relating to learning and development programs
- Uses technical expertise to assist stakeholders within and outside ADB

Client Orientation
- Focuses own and other efforts on understanding and meeting client needs within and outside ADB
- Able to work effectively with clients
- Seeks feedback on the quality of service and makes improvements

Achieving Results
- Ensures own work contributes to achieving Divisional results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work is on target
- Prioritizes own and others’ work to achieve key results areas

Working Together
- Develops the team skills of team members
- Encourages cooperation within and between teams and promotes the value of diversity in teams, such as in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Facilitates conflict resolution within the team

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Helps staff to find a variety of ways to learn and develop
- Empowers staff to make improvements
- Encourages the team to learn from each other

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to: Director, BPHR

The following staff positions report to the Head, Learning and Development Unit: Professional Staff, National Officers and Administrative Staff

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS08-251(2)-BPHR and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 9 October 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications. If an external candidate is selected, ADB reserves the right to appoint that candidate to a level lower than that advertised.

Gender and cultural diversity is a core recruitment value and women are actively encouraged to apply.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.