Employment

1. JOB PURPOSE:

Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of the division’s vision, goals, strategies and work plan in support of overall ADB goals. Ensure the quality of work and the achievement of objectives of the division. Lead and support external and internal relations, coordination and consultation initiatives for the department. Provide guidance on day-to-day operational issues and compliance with ADB policies. Work with problems and issues that may involve high risk.

Responsible for providing long term direction of ADB's enterprise architecture and setting the performance standards. Responsible for (i) Direction and Strategy – the overall direction of technology functions, i.e. Information Technology (IT) applications, communications (voice, data, and wireless), and computing services that support ADB's business strategy and vision; (ii) Investment – the overall IT investment practices and processes to guide investment prioritization and direction; (iii) Process Management – planning and overseeing the development of technical capability for business and IT process management and their implementation in IT projects and operations; and (iv) Compliance – directing the coordination and implementation of initiatives in response to attestation and IT audit requirements.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:

1. Leadership and Strategic Management

• Establish and cascade the division’s vision, goals, development strategies and key result areas (KRAs) in support of ADB’s goals, departmental goals and in compliance with ADB policies.
• Lead the planning, implementation and supervision of work plans as well as monitor the quality of output and the achievement of long term goals and annual objectives for the division.
• Provide leadership in professional and operational matters, taking the lead in contributing new or innovative approaches to policy and operational issues.
  
  

2. Technology and Standards Development

• Provide management leadership role to the technology team in the design and implementation of technology, including hardware, software, operating system software and productivity tools.
• Administer the development and publication of OIST department standards.
• Respond to all audits of the department's activities and systems, and provide management leadership on compliance related matters such as attestation.
• Oversee the development of plans for migration of technologies to support necessary future directions.
• Develop long range IT strategy as it is applied to all phases of ADB's operations and interactions with its customers and suppliers.
• Provide direction to all technology functions within ADB to maintain the maximum efficiency of the ADB's customers and suppliers.
• Manage a team of technology experts in the area of architecture, technology, compliance, business process management, and IT investment.
• Assist in evaluating the technical staff of OIST and technology functions.
• Maintain external links to other companies in the industry to gain competitive assessments and share information, where appropriate.
• Manage the identification and assessment of emerging technologies to be assimilated, integrated and introduced within ADB which could significantly impact ADB's performance.
  
  

3. Division Operations Management

• Oversee effective day-to-day operations and provide guidance on operational issues and ADB policies.
• Inform and provide recommendations to the Principal Director, OIST of significant developments, emerging opportunities and challenges in the area of responsibility.
• Facilitate effective coordination and cooperation with other ADB departments and internal stakeholders.
• Undertake the performance management of the division, including motivation of division staff.
• Manage budget and resource allocation for the division.
  
  

4. Staff Supervision

• Create and lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of its work.
• Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team and individuals and ensure their on-going learning and development.
  
  

3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in electronics and computer engineering, information technology, or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent, and with management qualifications or training.

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• At least 15 years of international experience in several countries in IT, of which a significant portion should have been spent in executive management role, a broad working knowledge of the main areas of the IT
• Demonstrated initiative, good judgment, strong value realization, and the ability to achieve results through others
• Excellent management skills to manage a very competent team of IT experts
• Strong and conceptual analytical abilities
• Possess a sound appreciation of the overall strategic direction of multilateral development institutions and the strategies required to support the overall business needs
• Demonstrated sound change management principles and techniques in similar instances to what may be found in a multilateral institution, especially the ability to influence even without the authority over the "line-of-command"
• Sound organizational abilities, both personal organization and the coordination of program and related efforts
• Strong interpersonal and motivational skills
• Effective communication skills to deal with all levels of staff in an organization
• Strong leadership and supervision skills in the development of business cases for major change programs; contract management and the processes adopted in the management of contracts with external parties
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
  

5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Applies technical knowledge and skills at the policy and strategy level in managing the division and efficient use of resources
- Works at the leading edge of own technical specialism to ensure that the division achieve its KRAs
- Recognized as ADB's expert spokesperson in the specialist area

Client Orientation
- Involves stakeholder client groups in relevant strategic planning
- Ensures satisfaction of client groups in DMCs (e.g., government agencies, private sector parties, NGOs) with differing and conflicting needs
- Establishes effective relationships with high level key decision makers and opinion leaders

Achieving Results
- Ensures work of own Division/Department contributes to achieving Department results
- Regularly reviews progress to ensure work of the Division/Department is on target
- Is a role model for results orientation and output quality

Working Together
- Develops others’ skills in interdepartmental teamwork
- Leads teams in a way that demonstrates the value of diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender
- Able to mediate in conflict resolution

Learning and Knowledge Sharing
- Requires others to create learning opportunities for staff and clients
- Communicates an expectation of improvement and innovation
- Initiates and develops knowledge sharing networks

Managing Staff
- Manages the performance of staff fairly and consistently and according to ADB policy
- Plans and implements learning and development of staff
- Allocates work fairly
- Creates an environment where teams benefit from cultural diversity in different views, culture, nationality, and gender

Leadership and Strategic Thinking
- Clearly communicates ADB strategic objectives
- Focuses work of the Division/Office/Department on achieving relevant strategic objectives
- Makes positive contributions to policy development
- Engenders commitment in others to achieving ADB strategic objectives

Inspiring Trust and Integrity
- Gains trust and confidence of others through consistently demonstrating integrity and ethical behavior
- Communicates ADB policy on ethics, integrity and impartiality and consistently enforces them in areas of responsibility
- Consistently bases judgment on sound ethical principles

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to: Principal Director, Office of Information Systems and Technology (OIST)

The following staff positions report to the Director (Technology): Professional Staff, National Officers and Administrative Staff

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-PS09-150(2)-OIST and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org no later than 15 November 2009, 5:00 p.m., Manila time.

Women are actively encouraged to apply.

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