Communications Specialist

Leads strategic communications for ADB departments, offices, campaigns and institutional priorities, including media relations, reputational-risk response, donor visibility and communications support for resident missions.

Department: Planning Division, Department of Communications and Knowledge Management

• Plan DOCK-led and client-led communications outputs for departments, offices, campaigns and institutional priorities
• Coordinate with client departments to develop and execute communication plans
• Develop communications and knowledge advisory plans, including production, dissemination and marketing strategies
• Lead strategic communications for donor engagement, ADB visibility and donor-country positioning
• Serve as primary interface with international media and maintain media relationships
• Manage and guide resident mission and representative office communications officers
• Support issues and crisis communications, including risk monitoring and response materials
• Coach and mentor teams and individuals and support Annual Meeting communications

• University degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development or a relevant field, preferably at postgraduate level or equivalent
• At least eight years of relevant experience in media relations, public affairs or strategic communications
• International experience working in several countries
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain traditional and new media networks and manage media inquiries
• Excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of development and communication issues in Asia and the Pacific
• Nationality of an ADB member country

• Fixed-term appointment for an initial period of three years
• Appointment may be extended once for up to two years, converted to regular appointment or ended after the initial period
• Open to internal and external applicants
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package