Overview
The Principal Partnerships Specialist will lead engagement with key partners, drive the development of ADB partnership strategy and policy, and explore new partnership instruments to support operational departments and Senior Management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and update of strategy and policies concerning ADB financing and non-financing partnerships.
- Establish networks across ADB and develop relationships with capitals or ministries of shareholders.
- Communicate with sovereign and other concessional partners.
- Engage with key global forums.
- Be main liaison for ADB's Chief Partnership Officer.
- Prepare for high-level consultations with shareholders.
- Map and understand the political economy in shareholder countries.
- Develop intelligence-based products to support senior management.
- Prepare briefing materials for senior management.
- Contribute to ADB's Work Program and Budget Planning Process.
- Market ADB's strategies, operational plans, and administration of funds.
- Identify prospective partners for financing partnerships.
- Manage junior team members, monitor and feedback on their performance, learning and development.
Required Experience
- At least 12 years of experience in strategic relationship management and public or government relations at a senior level.
- Understanding of international development institutional architecture and major global development issues; preferably experience working in an international development institution.
- Experience writing briefing materials for high-level officials and raising positions in high-level meetings.
- Experience implementing development programs in the Asia and Pacific region.
Qualifications
Master's degree in international development, public/government relations, economics or relevant fields, or university degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
