Principal Results Management Specialist

Job Vacancy | Friday, January 24, 2025

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  • Reference Number 250028 Position Level TI3 Department Strategy, Policy and Partnerships Department Division Results Management and Aid Effectiveness Division Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Friday, January 24, 2025 Closing Date Friday, February 7, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

    Are you looking to have 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 is assigned to the Results Management and Aid Effectiveness Division (SPRA) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD).

    You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to the Director, SPRA and will oversee Local Staff.

    Your Role

    As a Principal Results Management Specialist, you will lead the implementation of the Corporate Results Framework (CRF) 2025–2030, ensuring that it measures progress toward achieving goals articulated in ADB's Strategy 2030 and its midterm review. You will lead the institutionalization of results-based management by strengthening linkages between operational activities and development outcomes, coordinate ADB-wide reforms and actions to address development effectiveness and operational performance challenges, and the external engagement and partnership building with bilateral and multilateral development partners.

    You will:

  • Lead the rollout and implementation of the CRF 2025-2030, ensuring monitoring and alignment with Strategy 2030 goals and strategic focus areas identified in the Strategy 2030 Midterm Review.
Build internal capacity and communicate knowledge across ADB to promote use of CRF indicators and methodologies. Review and refine CRF indicators to adapt to new development priorities and incorporate lessons from implementation. Develop tools, guidance documents, and systems to improve data quality, consistency, and reporting under the CRF. Oversee the preparation of the annual Development Effectiveness Review (DEfR), highlighting ADB's progress in achieving its development goals and addressing operational challenges. Monitor progress on institutional reforms and action plans addressing performance issues identified through the DEfR and CRF. Strengthen results tracking systems and reporting mechanisms to support evidence-based decision-making and accountability. Research results management issues, including the use of innovative approaches, tools, and methodologies. Identify and address systemic challenges in results monitoring and reporting, proposing applicable solutions. Produce learning documents, case studies, and knowledge resources to support continuous improvement in results-based management. Represent ADB in international fora and working groups on results management, including collaboration with bilateral and multilateral development partners. Strengthen collaboration with international financial institutions and other platforms to harmonize results reporting and share best practices. Provide advice to Management on results management and development effectiveness issues, including recommendations to enhance institutional performance. Help prepare technical papers, briefing notes, and presentations for senior management and Board discussions.

Qualifications

You will need:

Master's degree or equivalent in public administration, economics, development studies, or related fields. A Bachelor's degree combined with substantial specialized experience may be considered. At least 12 years of relevant professional experience in results management, development effectiveness, or related fields, with a strong understanding of multilateral development bank (MDB) operations. Expertise in results-based management, including the design and implementation of corporate results frameworks. Familiarity with ADB's corporate strategy, operational priorities, and institutional reforms. Experience working in direct cross-functional teams and manage complex institutional reforms. Excellent oral and written skills in English. International experience working in diverse country contexts. Please refer to the link for the ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff grade TI3.

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 Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

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