Working at the Asian Development Bank

Working at the
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
Overview
Forum Cinfo 2014
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
1
Inclusive Growth
2
Regional Integration
and Cooperation
3
Environmentally
Sustainable Growth
ADB’s Core Business
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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?
2969 Staff
International
Staff
Local Staff (HQ)
from 61 member countries
1083
1336
550
Local Staff (Field offices)
*as of 31 Dec 2013
Who are we?
Academic Background
Master’s Degree
63.34%
Others
1.39%
Bachelor
8.77%
Doctorate
26.5%
Who do we want to work for us?
Background
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Experience: Minimum of 5 - 8 years
Post-graduate degree
Communication capability
International Experience
Teamwork
What can you expect
First five years
Moving
Forward
Regularization
Confirmation
Appointment
What can you expect
Salary
Benefits
Medical
& Health
Leave
Relocation
Allowance
Rental
Allowance
Work-Life Balance
Education
Assistance
Home Country
Travel
How do we hire?
1
“Recruitment Mission”, “Anticipated
Vacancies,” “Current Vacancies (2
weeks)”
2
Registration in ADB Recruitment
Center
3
Application screening
4
Preliminary Interviews by HR and
hiring departments
5
Final Interviews by panels
6
Preliminary Offer
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Final Offer
Young Professionals Program (YPP)
YPP provides the foundation for a challenging and
rewarding professional career in an international
development environment.
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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
1
Vacancies are advertised. Interested applicants apply online.
2
HR and CoPs review applications.
Shortlisted candidates undergo a competitive selection
process consisting of:
3
4
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Video Conference Interview
Panel interview at the ADB Headquarters
Production of a Short Introductory Video
Writing Test
Group Assessment Test
YPP Committee deliberates on candidates that will be
offered an appointment.
Internship Eligibility Requirements
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 Benefits
• Stipend up
to 56 days
• Airfare
assistance
• Meal
Allowance
Stipend
Travel
Meals
For More Information and Next Steps…
Visit:
ADB Homepage
http://www.adb.org/careers
For queries
Email us at [email protected]
Follow us on LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/
asian-development-bank
Thank you