Employment

Assists the responsible Professional Staff in the overall administration of the relevant benefits area through the coordination and supervision of diverse support staff work activities.

Claims Administration
Through the first line supervisors, ensures compliance with all prescribed Bank procedures and policies in the processing of claims/loan applications and timely and accurate delivery of work.

Provides advice on the interpretation of policies/directives and their applications to individual claims; analyzes problem cases; makes recommendations to supervisor for consideration; and drafts reply to ensure all aspects are answered in detailed and timely manner.

Orientation
Conducts orientation for new employees on the benefit items administered by the unit to ensure they are familiar with benefit entitlements and claims procedures.

Budget Preparation and Monitoring
Contributes to budget process for the responsible benefit items by coordinating the preparation of work program and budget proposals; reviewing the submitted data; and keeping track of utilization to ensure the budget and work program are submitted in a timely and accurate manner.

Benefit Systems
Coordinates/liaises with OIST in the major revision arising from changes in policies/guidelines, maintenance/enhancement of the benefits related systems in order to maximize the utilization of the computer resources. Participates in automation project of the division.

Analytical Support
Conducts research study e.g., benchmarking on concerned benefit items with comparator organizations; and drafts directives in the form of Administrative Orders/Circulars and memos to disseminate approved policies, plans and programs. Reviews analytical studies performed by assistants. Conducts studies on special cases relating to benefits administration/implementation.

Bachelor degree major in Business or Personnel Management with postgraduate qualifications/diploma in Personnel Management or related field

Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.

At least 5 years on-the-job experience in Personnel Management, budget management preferably in Benefits area in a large organization.

Proficiency in operating microcomputers and using a multilateral institution’s standard software packages for performing word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and database applications.

Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

In-depth understanding of relevant specialized and general policies, procedures, guidelines and reporting formats prevalent in a multilateral institution

In-depth understanding of the interactions between a multilateral institution’s different work areas and relevant workflows and their purpose

Strong analytical thinking with ability to analyze relationships among a few parts of a problem or situations, make simple causal links (A causes B) or pro-and -con decisions and set priorities for tasks in order of importance.

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Can give help and advice to others based on their specialist area of knowledge and skills
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to complete complex work
- Uses technical knowledge and skills to improve work systems

Client Orientation
- Works to meet needs of clients according to ADB policy
- Communicates often with clients and seeks to understand and anticipate their needs
- Adapts own style to suit client preferences

Achieving Results
- Find ways to reduce time and cost of completing work
- Monitors work and progress and makes improvements
- Works with others to overcome problems and find alternative ways to complete work when necessary

Working Together
- Provides practical support and encouragement for team members
- Encourages team members to work together and benefit from diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Sets priorities for the team and ensures they are followed through

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Learns new skills and knowledge and applies them
- Continuously finds new solutions to problems
- Leads the team in sharing knowledge and expertise

Designated Professional Staff.

The Asian Development Bank's vision is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB's Headquarters in Manila generally recruits its national officers locally from the Philippines. ADB offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-NO08-174(2)-BPCB and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address LS-jobs@adb.org no later than 17 October 2008, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications from qualified ADB staff will be considered before external applications.

Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.