Principal IT Officer (Workforce Services)

Asian Development Bank - ADB

Staff Closes 27 Mar 2026 7 days left

Overview

Manage IT resources across a group of field offices to ensure high-quality IT services for ADB personnel, including local end-users, mission travelers, and personnel working outside of duty stations.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide guidance on work plan implementation.
  • Set clear directions and provide performance feedback.
  • Support IT functions such as budgeting, sourcing, contract, vendor, and resource management.
  • Enable teams to deliver IT upgrades and systems across field offices.
  • Coordinate with HQ and other ITD teams.
  • Ensure team motivation and foster a collaborative environment.
  • Foster team member well-being.
  • May be assigned other matters in support of operations.
  • Provide regular progress reports on directions and work plans.
  • Monitor and report on results, impact, and value.
  • Report on individual and team performance.
  • Assist with sourcing IT services and equipment.
  • Explore potential regional IT providers.
  • Collaborate with other ITD teams and departments.
  • Understand users in assigned FOs and ADB's work in DMCs.
  • Stay informed about IT developments.
Required Experience
  • At least 10 years' experience working in an IT service delivery/operations environment.
  • At least 6 years of supervisory experience.
  • Leading a multicultural team is preferred.
  • Understanding and experience of IT service management and service desk operations are required.
  • Experience leading multicultural and multinational teams of internal employees and third-party service providers.
  • Experience managing teams across different locations and time zones.
  • Experience managing the delivery of contracted, outsourced IT services.
  • Experience supporting internal customers.
  • Process development and management skills.
  • Knowledge of change management best practices.
Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in IT, engineering, or computer science; or Bachelor's Degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position.

Other Details
Languages Required
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
• 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.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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