Communications Specialist

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.

The Communications Specialist is assigned to the Content Production Division (DCCD) within the Department of Communications and Knowledge Management (DOCK). The position will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and relocation is required. All reasonable relocation expenses will be covered.

You will report to the Director, DCCD and may junior team members.

As Communications Specialist, you will support content curation and content governance (overall coverage, breadth, and depth) of DOCK-managed websites to help ensure high quality, audience-centric ADB digital content. This will include responsibility for ensuring the accuracy, functionality, and consistency of DOCK-led web platforms. You will oversee content updates, coordinate with cross-functional teams, conduct quality checks, and monitor content performance across all digital platforms to support delivery of a reliable and engaging online experience.

• Support the web content strategy and curation to ensure DOCK-led web platforms present accessible, accurate, balanced, and engaging coverage of ADB's operations, institutional activities, and corporate communications priorities.
• Contribute significantly to the design, development, and execution of new pages and management of existing pages on DOCK-led web platforms.
• Contribute to visual storytelling and web graphic/multimedia design initiatives and ensure all multimedia content is optimized for various web platforms.
• Collaborate with content producers, multimedia specialists, and developers to integrate multimedia assets into web pages.
• Contribute significantly to the management of the ADB Blog and Development Asia with a focus on content production and layout planning.
• Contribute to the creation of corporate content calendar(s) and manage execution for DOCK-led web platforms, ensuring adherence to editorial standards and workflows.
• Support the assessment, vetting, and validation, and client liaison, for complex and resource-intensive web content requests.
• Contribute to editorial support (writing, editing, review) for complex and resource-intensive web content requests.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals and ensure their ongoing learning and development.
• Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the Director, DCCD.

• A University degree, or equivalent, in Digital Media, Communications, Information Technology or related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience, including at international level and demonstrated understanding of development issues, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Experience in managing web-based communication systems for large international organizations or companies.
• Experience developing and executing high-quality creative content for a range of platforms using Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools in a collaborative, multicultural environment.
• Experience using search engine optimization and web analytics tools to optimize content visibility and performance.
• Experience with HTML/CSS and content management systems (CMS) to create, update, and maintain web pages.
• Understanding of the impact of artificial intelligence and associated technologies on the human consumption of web content and strategies to ensure audience engagement in this context
• Understanding of data privacy and security protocols for web platforms.
• Superior writing and editing skills.
• Excellent oral communications skills and team orientation.
• Significant experience producing multimedia and social media content desired.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI1.

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

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

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.

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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