Senior IT Officer

1 month ago


Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Reference Number
230723

Position Level
NS 3

Department
Information Technology Department

Division
IT Finance and User Services Division, ITD

Location
Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted
Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Closing Date
Monday, January 8, :59 p.m Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

Overview

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 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 its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.



The position is assigned in the IT Finance and User Services Division (ITFS) within the Information Technology Department (ITD). ITD enables ADB's digital agenda and supports the Bank's global operations. The department delivers digital innovation, IT infrastructure, services, and solutions, and provides tools and knowledge platforms.

ITFS manages the key administrative functions that support the day-to-day business of ITD including IT budget and finance; IT investment management and reporting; strategic IT procurement; and vendor, outsourcing, and asset management. It is also responsible for maximizing the value of IT for the end users through effective user support and continuous learning on digital technologies to increase end-user productivity.

Job Purpose

The Senior IT Officer (Finance and Budget) participates and takes the lead in providing operational and analytical support on Financial Management matters in ITD, including budget, procurement, and contract monitoring. Main responsibilities cover the preparation, monitoring and reporting on the expenditure of IT budgets (capital, administrative/operational, special capital), ensuring that funds are expended and disbursed according to approved budget.

The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and will supervise junior National Staff and Administrative Staff.



Responsibilities

  • Manage ITD's budgets and ensures its effective and efficient use and that funds are expended according to approved budget by conducting periodic reviews and analysis of budget utilization.
  • Oversee the preparation of forecast and monitors actual spend for IT cost centers, in line with approved budget and business cases and following proper accounting practices.
  • Prepares and monitors short-term and long-term investment strategies for ITD. Assists in IT financial benchmarking analysis, as necessary.
  • Maintain and implement enhancements to Technology Business Management, a financial management framework and the tool to institutionalize and facilitate adoption.
  • Reviews business cases and participates in discussions of the Investment Working Group to ensure viability of information related to financial estimates.
  • Identifies trends and variations, identifies/resolves issues and discusses them with the concerned/relevant staff, project team, working groups.
  • Prepares consistent and streamlined generation of scenario-based IT financial projections, IT financial reports and dashboards
  • Ensures effective coordination and communication of cross-cutting budget work within ITD, through the Budget Tribe and with stakeholder departments.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned and reflected in the incumbent's workplan.
Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Management, IT, or any related field, preferably with a Master's Degree or equivalent.
  • At least 8 years experience of relevant professional experience; with 4 years of accounting and supervisory experience.
  • Experience in Technology Business Management (TBM) Framework, governance, and best practices implementation. Competencies with TBM software such as Apptio a plus
  • Experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring a multiple-year rolling capital budget.
  • Solid analytical proficiency and sound numerical ability.
  • Knowledge of multilateral organizations' policies, guidelines, and procedures in budget control and in processing of payments and accruals.
  • Understanding of IT infrastructure hardware and software, principles of networking, familiarity with servers, application systems and organizational structure.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required
  • Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for NS3.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience.

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.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.





Apply for job

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where ) you saw this posting.



  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines HOVER SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY Full time

    About the RoleA Senior Power BI Developer is a professional responsible for designing, developing, and managing Power BI solutions for an organization. This role requires a deep understanding of data analysis, visualization, and reporting, along with a solid grasp of data warehousing and business intelligence concepts. A Senior Power BI Developer works...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines MegaXcess IT Solutions Inc. Full time

    JOB SUMMARYThe Revenue Audit Officer (RAO) correlates and reconciles transactional and financial data from various sources to create accurate reports to be sent to 3rd party clients. These reports are sent on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.As part of this data management the RAO role is also to spot, profile and flag variances in the data sets and report...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines MegaXcess IT Solutions Inc. Full time

    THE COMPANYWelcome to MegaXcess IT Solutions Inc., where we are on a mission to revolutionize the online gambling industry, one nation at a time. Our core mission revolves around bringing about transformational change by conducting the most comprehensive audits of the IT and Financial Systems of online gambling platforms in the Philippines.At the core of our...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Megaworld Corporation Full time

    This role entails the planning, developing and implementing of high-value and cost-effective advertising strategies in coordination with the company's internal and external clients, with specific focus on booking print and digital advertising placements, analyzing the benefits of these placements, and negotiating costs, as well as ensuring proper...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines DBC Philippines Full time

    Company DescriptionRapid Building Inspections (RBI) is one of Australia's most trusted and fastest-growing building and pest inspection providers. Part of Home Trades Hub Australia, we service QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS, SA and WA our dedicated teams conduct a variety of inspections for residential homeowners, buyers, sellers as well as some commercial settings.On...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines ADB - Asian Development Bank Full time

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in AsiaAre you ready to make a lasting impact 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...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines MicroSourcing Full time

    Accounts Receivable/Credit Control (Accounting) With more than 9,000 professionals across 11 delivery centers in the Philippines, MicroSourcing remains the country's largest provider of offshoring solutions.Senior Collections Officer, be 100% YOU with MicroSourcingAs Senior Collection Officer is expected toThe primary responsibility of the Senior...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Acttif Full time

    Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Senior Finance Officer Location: Pasig, PH Requisition ID: 974 About IDP IDP is the global leader in international education services, delivering global success to students, test takers and our partners, through trusted human relationships, digital technology and customer research. An Australian-listed...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Slipstream IT, LLC Full time

    Senior Security Analyst, Philippines, Remote - US EST hoursAt Slipstream IT, we provide managed solutions with a strategic consulting and global leadership management approach, exclusively designed for emerging pharma and biotech organizations. Our solutions free clients from the demands of internal IT and allow them to rapidly advance their mission.We're...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines BDO Unibank Full time

    Treasury - Senior Product Development OfficerTalent Manager @ BDO Unibank | Recruitment, Relationship ManagementHe/She/They are responsible for developing Treasury products or variations of existing products that will result in material benefit to the bank and our clients - this involves the preparation and maintenance of product and operations manuals as...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines ING Group Full time

    Senior Project Management Officer - Finance Control Senior Project Management Officer - Finance Control ING Group Manila, Philippines Senior Project Management Officer - Finance Control ING Group Manila, Philippines Posted 3 days ago Permanent Competitive Senior Project Management Officer - Finance Control Senior Project Management Officer - Finance...

  • Senior IT Officer

    2 weeks ago


    Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Asian Development Bank Full time

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in AsiaAre you ready to make a lasting impact 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...

  • Senior Java Developer

    2 weeks ago


    Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines MegaXcess IT Solutions Inc. Full time

    Developers/Programmers (Information & Communication Technology) Full time Add expected salary to your profile for insights The successful Senior Java Developer will create and support both front-end and backend web-based and mobile application software. He/she will build, test, and support various game applications, execute deployment of build programs...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Asian Development Bank Full time

    Job DescriptionDescription –>The Senior Programs Officer provides statistical, analytical and research support services, particularly in the compilation and preparation of data and other information in the areas of country programming, coordination of lending and non-lending operations with Sectors Group, and overall coordination work. The position...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Asian Development Bank Full time

    Job DescriptionDescription –>The Senior Programs Officer provides statistical, analytical and research support services, particularly in the compilation and preparation of data and other information in the areas of country programming, coordination of lending and non-lending operations with Sectors Group, and overall coordination work. The position...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines ADB - Asian Development Bank Full time

    Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a lasting impact 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...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Sample Templates Full time

    This resume is a sample for the post of Senior Sales Officer. The success and failure or profit and loss or increase and decrease of a business depends 50% on its sales staff (after the project quality and channels of advertisement). Every employer or company wants to hire a highly skilled sales staff that can promote its product at the sales level. In the...

  • Senior Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines PSG Global Solutions Full time

    POSITION TITLE: Senior Administrator, PhilippinesTHE ROLE: Our client is a a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active lifestyle since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management and personal care products are available exclusively through dedicated independent Members in more than 90 countries. We are seeking a highly organized...

  • Senior Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Beko Philippines Full time

    Senior Specialist - Finance and AccountingCountry Human Resources - Business Partner @ Beko PhilippinesThe ideal candidate will be responsible for working with senior management to develop financial strategies for the organization. You are comfortable handling large amounts of data, acting as a business partner, support to the decision maker, and providing...


  • Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines Diversify Offshore Staffing Solutions Full time

    SUMMARY The Senior Bank Reconciliation Officer has been created in response to the increasing workload due to our global expansion. We are currently improving our systems to create autonomy and harmonize procedures globally to provide scalability. Given the mass of data and real time information requirements, it is imperative the systems and reporting are...