Working at the ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK

Overview

2014

Forum Cinfo 2014

Sonila von Wittich European Representative Office

The Region’s

Poverty Challenge

2/3 of the world’s poor live in the region

828 million people live on less than $1.25 a day

1.7 billion live on less

than $2 a day

Founded in 1966 67 members

48 in the region

41 borrowing

members

Japan and the

United States

are the 2 largest members

Offices

Manila HQ 31 field offices

Strategy 2020 ADB’s Long-Term Strategic Framework 2008–2020

Three Strategic Agendas

Regional Integration

and Cooperation

Environmentally Sustainable Growth

Inclusive Growth 1

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ADB’s Core Business

Finance and Advice for

Development Solutions

Loans

Technical Assistance

Grants

Guarantees

Equity Investments

Policy Dialogue

Knowledge and Partnerships

How ADB is Funded

Ordinary Capital Resources (OCR)

Borrowings

Paid-in capital

Accumulated reserves

Repayment of loans

Special Funds

Who are we?

1336

550

1083

International Staff

Local Staff (HQ)

Local Staff (Field offices)

*as of 31 Dec 2013

2969 Staff from 61 member countries

Who are we?

Academic Background

Master’s Degree 63.34%

Doctorate 26.5%

Bachelor 8.77%

Others 1.39%

Who do we want to work for us?

Background

Experience: Minimum of 5 - 8 years Post-graduate degree Communication capability International Experience Teamwork

Appointment

Confirmation

Regularization

Moving Forward

What can you expect

First five years

What can you expect

Salary

Medical & Health

Leave

Relocation Allowance

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Rental Allowance

Home Country Travel

Education Assistance

How do we hire?

“Recruitment Mission”, “Anticipated Vacancies,” “Current Vacancies (2 weeks)”

Registration in ADB Recruitment Center

Application screening

Preliminary Interviews by HR and hiring departments

Final Interviews by panels

Preliminary Offer

Final Offer

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YPP provides the foundation for a challenging and rewarding professional career in an international development environment.

Young Professionals Program (YPP)

For highly qualified and motivated candidates usually at 32 years old or younger

3 – 5 years of work experience

Offers a range of work experience and training opportunities through rotational assignments

Selection Process

Vacancies are advertised. Interested applicants apply online. 1

2 HR and CoPs review applications.

3

Shortlisted candidates undergo a competitive selection process consisting of: (i) Video Conference Interview (ii) Panel interview at the ADB Headquarters (iii) Production of a Short Introductory Video (iv) Writing Test (v) Group Assessment Test

4 YPP Committee deliberates on candidates that will be offered an appointment.

Internship candidates must:

be enrolled in a Masters or PhD level program at a school in one of the ADB member countries, both prior to and after the internship assignment;

be engaged in academic study in a field directly related to ADB's work;

be a national of one of ADB's member countries;

possess an excellent command of English; and

have relevant professional experience.

Internship Eligibility Requirements

Internship Benefits

• Stipend up to 56 days

Stipend

• Meal Allowance

Meals

• Airfare assistance

Travel

For More Information and Next Steps…

ADB Homepage http://www.adb.org/careers

For queries Email us at adbemp@adb.org

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