ADB seeks Senior Emergency Services Officer
Responsibilities:
The position is responsible for ensuring that all Headquarters and Field Office crisis management and emergency plans, systems, and procedures related to man-made or natural disasters are appropriate and tested; plans, implements, and manages all aspects of ADB's crisis management and emergency preparedness program to ensure optimum preparedness, and response capability at Headquarters and at all Field Offices; and for the management and implementation of a staff crisis management and emergency preparedness education, training, and awareness program.
Reporting Arrangements:
The position reports to the Director and/or designated International Staff.
Selection Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or security-related fields; preferably with Master's Degree or equivalent
- 8 years' relevant professional experience in the areas of disaster management in a corporation, government organization, or international institution; and at least 4 years' supervisory experience
- Good knowledge and understanding of emergency and disaster preparedness methodologies and techniques
- Able to analyze procedural, operational, and strategic issues and make recommendations to improve the effectiveness of ADB's emergency-related operations and services
- Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with staff, Management, other international organizations, and senior host government officials
- Emotional maturity to understand the impact and sensitivity of emergency preparedness and crisis management issues
- Strong supervisory skills and excellent problem solving skills
Submission Instructions:
To apply, visit http://adb.org/Employment/NSAS/vacancy.asp?id=ADB-HR-11-0777
Deadline for applications is on 16 September 2011.
The vision of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and based in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from about 67 member countries. ADB's headquarters in Manila generally recruits its national and administrative staff locally from the Philippines.
ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package to local staff. While the position advertised is for the ADB headquarters, staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside Manila, Philippines at the discretion of Management.
Due to the expected large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
