Human Resource Analyst

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
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.


Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Human Resource Analyst is assigned in the Policy, Analytics, and Legal Services Division (BPAL) within the Budget, People, and Management Systems Department (BPMSD).

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to designated International Staff and Lead/Principal/Senior Officer (as applicable).


Your Role
As a Human Resource Analyst, you will contribute to the development and implementation of BPAL programs and activities, including diversity, inclusion, and belonging. You will provide research, analysis, communications, and coordination support for staff engagement, administrative directives, HR processes, and program delivery. You will also support consultant engagement and administration, and the monitor program deliverables and budgets.


You will:

• Contribute to the design and implementation of BPAL initiatives, including ADB’s Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DIB) Operational Approach.
• Support the development and facilitation of staff feedback mechanisms, including focus group discussions, interviews, and surveys; document and analyze feedback, and prepare report summarizing key findings.
• Prepare management and staff reports by compiling, validating, and analyzing data; maintain the accuracy of the DIB Gender Dashboard and prepare regular reports on DIB metrics.
• Prepare project updates, analytical inputs, and communication materials for briefing, speeches, presentations, guidelines, articles and frequently asked questions for BPAL programs and activities, including DIB and gender-mainstreaming activities.
• Coordinate and implement the ADB’s Expatriate Spouse Connect program and serve as the program focal point for expatriate spouses and external organizations.
• Contribute to the design and deliver learning programs, internal events, and communication plans for BPAL initiatives, including DIB.
• Coordinate engagement with ADB staff groups and external partners, including facilitating new memberships in external organizations and networks.
• Review draft administrative directives for format, clarity, consistency, roles and accountabilities, approval authorities, resource implications, and feasibility.
• Consolidate inputs from policy owners, subject-matter experts, legal, and other stakeholders; maintain review records and trackers; and support consultation and approval processes.
• Support the preparation and implementation of updates to administrative directives and HR processes, including updating related documentation and guidance in all communication platforms;
• Provide change management support to policy reforms, when needed, and be the focal point for queries on new and existing administrative directives.
• Coordinate the recruitment and engagement of consulting firms and individual consultants and administer the contracts at all stages, from the preparation of scope of work to facilitating the firm/consultant’s request for payment.
• Monitor project deliverables, timelines, budgets, payments, and records.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in the workplan.

You will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Psychology, Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related fields, preferably with advanced training.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience and business knowledge of human resources management areas.
• Proficiency in business analysis and knowledge of relevant human resources management areas.
• High standard of organization and accuracy in handling time-sensitive assignments.
• Experience working collaboratively with colleagues across teams and external service providers from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with software for developing communication and visual materials an advantage.
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds and able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Experience in independently managing assignments and delivering work within established timelines.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying new knowledge, technologies, and ways of working.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade 3
  
  
  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.
• Retirement plan
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
  
  
  Additional Information
  Staff on probation are not eligible to apply. Applicants for promotion and lateral transfer must have served at their position and personal grade for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date (reference A.O. 2.03, paragraphs 4.5, 4.8 and 4.9).
  
  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.
  
  Staff who are currently under regular appointments will retain their regular appointment status.