Deputy Director General

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference on 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 Deputy Director General is assigned to the Office of the Director General (OPSD) within the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD) . 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 Director General, PSOD and will oversee International and Local Staff.

Your Role

As Deputy Director General, you will partner with the Director General to shape and deliver ADBs private sector strategy. You will provide expert policy and technical advice, promote high-quality and sustainable operations. You will lead PSODs front office staff, manage resources, and strengthen internal and external partnerships. You will play an important part in governance by co-chairing the Blended Finance Committee, and also by occasionally stepping in, when needed on behalf of the DG, to chair the PSOD Preliminary Concept Review Committee — the first formal step in project approval to ensure strategic alignment country strategies and overall “quality at entry”.

You Will

• Leadership and Strategic Management
• Support the DG in establishing and cascading the departments vision, goals, development strategies and key result areas (KRAs)
• Manage a range of long-term issues of strategic importance to the performance of PSOD which impacts ADB performance.
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and oversight of departmental quarterly and annual work plans, while supporting the DG in monitoring output quality and ensuring the achievement of both long-term and annual goals.
• Oversee the design and processing of all PSOD operational work to ensure strategic relevant, high quality, measurable impact.
• Oversee the work of all PSOD Front Office staff, leading diverse teams and ensuring the quality of their deliverables.
• Provide support and advice to DG on talent management matters, including recruitment, performance management, learning and development and conflict resolution.
• Country Strategy and Programming
• Build strong relationships with, and facilitate seamless collaboration between ADBs resident missions, and work with the DG to produce high quality, focused private sector and product strategies and programs for PSOD and with the developing member countries (DMCs).
• Portfolio Management
• Oversee sound management of the PSOD portfolio, with an emphasis on delivering operations that produce clear, measurable, and monitorable results.
• External Relations
• Build relationships with the full range of ADBs development partners, including other development institutions, civil society groups, and the private sector.
• Internal Relations
• Build relationships with the rest of ADB as it intersects with the private sector and PSOD.
• Facilitate seamless collaboration and constructive engagement between PSOD and all VPUs in ADB, and Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department .
• Ensure all opportunities for joint work across all ADB departments—regional and non-regional—and with the full spectrum of internal partners, are actioned and capitalized on.
• Help inform Senior Management of new developments, opportunities and challenges, and in providing recommendations accordingly.
• Department Operations Management
• Provide guidance to the DG and support to DG on departmental budget and administrative expenditure issues.
• Oversee and support the monitoring of PSODs Client Relationship Management plan.
  
  

You Will Need

• Masters Degree, or equivalent University degree combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Masters degree and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
• At least 20 years of relevant professional experience in private sector operations (financial structuring, origination, portfolio management, financial institutions).
• Expertise in creating applicable plans and driving results through evidence-based approaches.
• International experience working in several countries, incl. in emerging markets.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Managerial Staff grade M2.
  
  

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package . The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Relocation (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
  
  

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staffs Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, following Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for an additional fixed-term period of up to 3 years or allow it to expire. This decision will be made in the interest of ADB, based on factors including ADBs medium- to long-term plans for the unit, the relevance of the staffs skills to those plans, and the staffs managerial and behavioral competencies. Notwithstanding the length of the initial or any subsequently renewed FT-M, the expiration date of any fixed-term appointment will not exceed the Staffs NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staffs NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030 .

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members .

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Private Sector Operations Department

Division: Office of the Director General, PSOD

Staff Category: Managerial International (HQ)

Position Level: M2

Job Posting: 20-Nov-2025, 2:45:30 PM

05-Dec-2025, 9:44:00 PM

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