Communications Officer

Job Vacancy | Monday, February 2, 2026

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  • Reference Number 260115 Position Grade TL5 Department Department of Communications and Knowledge Management Division Department of Communications and Knowledge Management Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 Closing Date Monday, February 16, 2026 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

    Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Communications Officer is assigned to the Content Production Division (DCCD) within the Department of Communications and Knowledge Management (DOCK).

    The position will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The incumbent will report to the designated International Staff and/or Senior Officer (as applicable).

    Your Role

    As a Communications Officer, you will support the production and development of high-quality, audience-centric ADB digital content including webpages, blogs, articles, project stories, DOCK-led publications, as well as news releases, op-eds, and other media materials.

    You will:

    • Support the production of audience-centric digital content:
      • Draft/edit news releases, op-eds, and other media materials.
      • Write articles, Q&As, and project stories for earned media coverage.
      • Produce video and multimedia assets.
      • Provide editorial support as needed for the President Support Team function in other media activities (e.g., preparing talking points).
      • Provide editorial support as needed to create content for managing crisis and reputational risks (e.g., draft news releases, reactive messaging).
      • Provide content support for DOCK-led meetings such as the Annual Meeting and high-level HQ-based events.
      • Provide editorial support for the review, editing, and/or writing for adb.org webpages, DevAsia, and the ADB Blog.
      • Assist editorial management of the ADB Blog and DevAsia, including coordinating and/or soliciting contributions, design and layout, and publishing.
      • Support the production of DOCK-led publications such as the ADB Annual Report and Member Factsheets.
      • Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, day-to-day management, and performance reviews of divisionally-relevant consultants/contractors/service providers.
      • Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the supervising Technical International Staff, as reflected in the workplan.

        Qualifications

        You will need:

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