Senior Communications Specialist

Job Vacancy | Thursday, January 15, 2026

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  • Reference Number 260030 Position Grade TI2 Department Department of Communications and Knowledge Management Division Office of the Principal Director, DOCK Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 Closing Date Thursday, January 29, 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 position of Senior Communications Specialist is assigned to the Office of the Principal Director (DCOD) President Support Team within the Department of Communications and Knowledge Management (DOCK).You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

    You will report to the Principal Director, DOCK and may oversee junior Staff.

    Your Role

    As Senior Communications Specialist, you will be a key member of the President Support Team (PST), responsible for executing the President's communications strategy. This includes creating high-quality content and managing engagement across media, social platforms, publications, and events. You will liaise with the Office of the President (OPR) and partners to ensure all messaging aligns with the President's leadership vision and is consistently delivered across internal and external channels.

    You will:

    • Implement the President's communication and engagement (C&E) strategy and plan under the guidance of the Principal Communications Specialist.
    • Serve as a focal for cross-departmental collaboration regarding the President's C&E plan.
    • Draft, edit, and produce content for the President's C&E activities, including speeches, talking points, briefing notes, and video scripts, ensuring they align with C&E priorities.
    • Prepare news releases, media kits, and background materials to support the President's media engagements.
    • Facilitate media relations for the Office of the President (OPR) by coordinating interviews, press conferences, and other engagements with media outlets.
    • Prepare content for the President's social media accounts, including acquiring assets and drafting copy.
    • Ensure rigorous quality control of all external-facing materials prior to final approval by the Principal Communications Specialist.
    • Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of C&E efforts; compile data to prepare comprehensive reports, briefings, and presentations on performance for the Principal Communications Specialist.
    • Support engagement with OPR on issues and crisis communications to ensure ADB's brand and reputation are protected.
    • Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the Principal Director.

      Qualifications

      You will need:

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