Senior Communications Officer

Reference Number

250688

Position Level

TL6

Department

Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

Division

Media and External Relations Division

Location

Asian Development Bank Headquarters

Date Posted

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Closing Date

Tuesday, September 16, :59 p.m Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

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 development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The Senior Communications Officer is assigned to the Media Relations Division (DCMD) within the Department of Communications and Knowledge Management (DOCK). The position will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

The incumbent will report to the designated International Staff and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Communications Officer, you will support the production and development of high-quality, audience-centric ADB digital content including webpages, blogs, articles, project stories, DOCK-led publications, as well as news releases, op-eds, and other media materials.

You will:

• Support the production of audience-centric digital content:
• Draft/edit news releases, op-eds, and other media materials.
• Write articles, Q&As, and project stories for earned media coverage.
• Produce video and multimedia assets.
• Provide editorial support as needed for the President Support Team function in other media activities (e.g., preparing talking points).
• Provide editorial support as needed to create content for managing crisis and reputational risks (e.g., draft news releases, reactive messaging).
• Provide content support for DOCK-led meetings such as the Annual Meeting and high-level HQ-based events.
• Provide editorial support for the review, editing, and/or writing for webpages, DevAsia, and the ADB Blog.
• Assist editorial management of the ADB Blog and DevAsia, including coordinating and/or soliciting contributions, design and layout, and publishing.
• Support the production of DOCK-led publications such as the ADB Annual Report and Member Factsheets.
• Assist in the recruitment, onboarding, day-to-day management, and performance reviews of divisionally relevant consultants/contractors/service providers.
• Perform other related tasks that may be assigned by the supervising Technical International Staff, as reflected in the workplan.

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Communication Arts, Journalism or Broadcast Journalism, Visual Arts, Video Production, Multimedia Arts or the equivalent, preferably with Master's degree or equivalent Additional certification, training and/or education in video production highly desirable; preferably with advanced training

• At least 8 years of relevant work experience and at least 4 years of supervisory experience

• Strong writing and editing skills.

• Expertise in major aspects of multimedia production, including story definition, planning, producing, and post-production. Video editing experience and/or experience in operating a video/photo camera is highly desirable

• High degree of creativity demonstrated in multimedia production

• Social media and digital content/multimedia production experience will be an advantage

• Experience with website content management systems, infographics software, and digital marketing services

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; able to handle numerous responsibilities and clients simultaneously

• Good knowledge of development and communication issues in the Asia-Pacific context and familiarity with brand positioning for international organizations

• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL6

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

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.

AboutUs

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

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