IT Specialist

Job Description - IT Specialist (260665) Job Description IT Specialist - ( 260665 ) Description Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a difference in 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 [Note: Please choose between the five options below] Option 1: Positions are directly assigned in HQ or FO The position of XXXX is assigned to the XXXX Division within the XXXX Department. You will be based at our [Headquarters in Manila, Philippines] or [Resident Mission Office in XXX] (For TI and M) and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. You will report to (the title of the supervisor ) and will oversee ( staff they will supervise ). Option 2: For TL HQ positions with outposting or strategic assignment in FO The position of XXXX is assigned to the XXXX Division within the XXXX Department. You will be [outposted or strategically assigned] to [Resident Mission in XXX]. (Direct reporting) You will report to (the title of the supervisor) and will oversee (staff they will supervise). (Dual reporting) You will report to ( the title of the supervisor, department/division/unit ) and ( the title of the matrix supervisor, department/division/unit ) and will oversee ( staff they will supervise ). Option 3: For TI or M HQ positions with outposting or strategic assignment in FO The position of XXXX is assigned to the XXXX Division within the XXXX Department. You will be [ outposted or strategically assigned ] to [ Resident Mission in XXX ] for an initial assignment of three years. After this period, subject to business needs, the role may be assigned at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines or at another resident mission office. Relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. (Direct reporting) You will report to (the title of the supervisor) and will oversee (staff they will supervise). (Dual reporting) You will report to (the title of the supervisor, department/division/unit) and (the title of the matrix supervisor, department/division/unit) and will oversee (staff they will supervise). Option 4: (For TL positions) when the position-owning department and assigned department are different (e.g. DOCK position but assigned to CWRD) While the position of XXXX resides with the XXXX Division within the XXXX Department, you will be strategically assigned to [( physical location ) the XXXX Division within the XXXXDepartment] based at our [ Headquarters in Manila, Philippines ] or [ Resident Mission Office in XXX . (Direct reporting) You will report to (the title of the supervisor) and will oversee (staff they will supervise). (Dual reporting) You will report to ( the title of the supervisor, department/division/unit ) and ( the title of the matrix supervisor, department/division/unit ) and will oversee ( staff they will supervise ). Option 5: (For TI/M positions) when the position-owning department and assigned department are different (e.g. DOCK position but assigned to CWRD) While the position of XXXX resides with the XXXX Division within the XXXX Department, you will be strategically assigned to [( physical location ) the XXXX Division within the XXXX Department ] based at our [ Headquarters in Manila, Philippines ] or [ Resident Mission Office in XXX for an initial assignment of three years. After this period, subject to business needs, the role may be assigned at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines or at another resident mission office.] Relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered. (Direct reporting) You will report to ( the title of the supervisor ) and will oversee ( staff they will supervise ). (Dual reporting) You will report to ( the title of the supervisor, department/division/unit ) and ( the title of the matrix supervisor, department/division/unit ) and will oversee ( staff they will supervise). Your Role As a/an (position title) , you will (please summarize the essential part of the expected outcome). (IF position supports ADB's Organizational Resilience (OR) Program, ensure that the following language (or some approximation of it) is in the updated JD.) (for TI JDs - "Makes contributions to strengthening ADB’s Organizational Resilience.") (for TL JDs - "Performs activities in support of ADB’s Organizational Resilience.") (For positions with well-defined Business Continuity responsibilities, the OR language can be more specific to the role and responsibility.) You will: (We recommend limiting the responsibilities to ten bullet points – depending on the nature and grade of the job. While it is always better to have concise bullet points, we also encourage you to indicate the responsibilities as specifically as possible to the job. This will help avoid mismatch of skillsets and better attract talent needed for the specific job.) ● xxx ● xxx Qualifications You will need: (We recommend limiting the requirements relevant to the job – specific technical skills/experience, management/leadership experience, language etc.) ● (xxxx) degree in ( xxx ) or relevant fields. ● At least XX years of relevant professional experience in xxx [including international work experience – for TI vacancies] ● technical skills/experiences up to five bullets (up to three bullets for required requirements and up to two bullets for preferred requirements) ● management/leadership experiences (as applicable) (one bullet) ● Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language (as applicable) ● (For PAU Heads, Procurement Specialists, and National Procurement Officers where PASS is mandatory) Experience in the procurement and administration of large works and goods contracts; and with applicable accreditation for procurement and consulting service (for internal applicants, with Procurement Accreditation Skills Scheme (PASS) accreditation) ● (where PASS is preferred) Procurement Accreditation Skills Scheme (PASS) accreditation preferred (non-accredited applicants may be considered though will be required to complete accreditation within 1 year of appointment.) ● (For WFR positions) Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB. ● Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for (change per job grade) Benefits ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package . The salary will be based on ADB’s 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 [For Re-Advertisement] This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to resubmit an application. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement. (For external) This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. (For internal) Staff on probation are not eligible to apply. Applicants for promotion and for lateral transfer must have served at their position for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date (A.O. 2.03) (For internal) In the event that the staff appointed to a new category (i.e., from TL to TI) is rated at 2 or lower in the first two performance reviews after appointment at the new grade, they will return to the grade occupied immediately prior to their appointment in the new category. [For positions under the Workforce Rebalancing Framework] This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB’s in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful applicants may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other departments or offices, when required. [For positions funded other than ADB’s IAE budget] This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source. [If position is offered to fill a position temporarily which was vacated as a result of SLWOP with the goal to allow the former incumbent to assume the role after SLWOP] This position is offered to meet the temporary need of [name of department/office/division], as the previous occupant is currently on Special Leave without Pay (SLWOP). The [name of group/department/office/division] may allow its staff to assume their former position upon return from SLWOP and upon expiration of your fixed term appointment. [For Outposting of TI Positions owned by HQ-based divisions, identified for outposting to RM]: You will be based at our ADB Headquarters in Manila and may be assigned in one of (department’s) resident missions . (For TL FO Vacancy) This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of [Country]. (For PLCO TL1-TL3 Vacancy) This opening is a local staff position with a local compensation package. It is open only to nationals of Australia or permanent residents residing in the duty station, Australia who are nationals of an ADB member country. (For PLCO TL4-TL8 Vacancy) This opening is a regional staff position with a local compensation package. It is open to nationals and permanent residents residing in the duty station, Australia, and ADB member countries in the Pacific region such as Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Neue, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu. (For NARO Vacancy) This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to qualified Canadian and US nationals, and US residents who have authorization to work in the US. (For ERO Vacancy) This opening is a local staff position with a local compensation package. It is open only to nationals of ADB’s European member countries , or permanent residents in Germany. (For JRO Vacancy) This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to qualified nationals and permanent residents of Japan. [For FT-REG] This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff’s performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment. (For internal) Staff who are currently under regular appointments will retain their regular appointment status. [For FT-REN with Option to Renew] This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff’s performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. (For internal) For staff on fixed term appointment, the current fixed term appointment will be terminated before the effective date of the new fixed term appointment. (For internal) Staff who are currently under regular appointments but will transition to this position will retain their regular appointment status. (For internal) All eligibility rules for housing loans and mortgage interest subsidy shall apply. (For internal) Any approved housing loan or mortgage interest subsidy prior to the change to fixed term appointment will continue during staff’s new appointment under the same terms and conditions, as applicable. The outstanding housing loan will be due and payable at the end of employment. All the other eligibility rules apply. [For FT-REN with Option to Renew that has been disapplied] (For Pool Staff) This is a fixed-term appointment for up to 3 years. It does not include options for renewal. In this regard, the appointment will automatically expire upon the completion of the fixed-term period without prior notice. This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment (For positions funded by sources other than ADB’s IAE budget, and it is anticipated that funding will not be sufficient for a subsequent fixed term period) . This is a fixed-term appointment for a period of up to 3 years, funded by [name of external funding source]. This appointment does not include an option for renewal as no further funding is available after [year]. In this regard, the contract will automatically expire at the end of the fixed-term period without prior notice. This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. [For FT-M] [For M1 positions – External] This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staff’s Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier, in accordance with 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 overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB’s medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staff’s skills to those plans, and the staff’s 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 Staff’s NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staff’s NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. [For M1 positions – Internal] This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staff’s Normal Retirement Date (NRD) whichever comes earlier, in accordance with 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, allow it to expire, or reengage staff to their most recent technical international grade 1 to optimally utilize the Staff’s technical skills under either a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Renew or a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Regularize, with the salary range corresponding to that technical international grade. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB’s medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staff’s skills to those plans, and the staff’s 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 Staff’s NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staff’s NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. [For M2–3 positions] This is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of 3 years or up to Staff’s Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, in accordance with 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 overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB’s medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staff’s skills to those plans, and the staff’s 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 Staff’s NRD. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to Staff’s NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. [For all internal applicants in M-grade positions] 1. If the appointment to this position results in a promotion, Staff on regular appointment shall be required to relinquish their regular appointment by signing an Acknowledgment Form , as an attachment to this application. Staff’s appointment will be converted to a fixed-term appointment for Managerial Positions. Once made, this conversion is final and irrevocable. If ADB does not receive the signed Acknowledgment Form with the application, the application will be considered withdrawn. 2. If the appointment to this position does not result in a promotion, Staff retains their regular appointment and will be given a Fixed-term Assignment for Senior Staff, subject to Appendix 8 of AO 2.01. All eligibility rules for housing loans and mortgage interest subsidy shall apply. Any approved housing loan or mortgage interest subsidy prior to the change to fixed-term appointment will continue during the staff’s new appointment under the same terms and conditions as applicable. The outstanding housing loan will be due and payable at the end of employment. All the other eligibility rules apply. (For Multiple Posting Vacancy) 1) Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening. 2) The actual position title and grade will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected applicants. 3) Location • Local staff (indicate specific location) • International staff (indicate specific location) • For outposted staff or RM based position (Initial appointment to ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines. Some positions may be outposted or strategically assigned in a Field Office) About Us (For external) ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region. ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members . To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here . ADB seeks 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. Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information. Primary Location : Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila Department : Information Technology Department Staff Category : Technical Local - HQ Position Level : TL1 Job Posting : 08-Sep-2026, 8:14:41 AM Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External : 22-Sep-2026, 3:59:00 PM Why Work at ADB? What We Offer Meet Our People Life at ADB Opportunities What We Look For Internship Program Careers at ADBI ADB-Japan Scholarship Program Learn More Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us Asian Development Bank Headquarters: 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, Philippines + 63 2 632 4444 + 63 2 636 2444 © . All Rights Reserved. Asian Development Bank