Presidential Communications Lead – Asia-Pacific Strategy

Asian Development Bank; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and education allowance

Expatriate benefits

Retirement plan

Medical and health benefits

Paid leave

Life and other insurance plans

Job summary

Asian Development Bank seeks a Principal Communications Specialist to drive the President's communications and engagement strategy. Based at Manila HQ, you will coordinate with the President's Office and DOCK, shaping messages, speeches, media outreach, and digital content across platforms.

You will lead editorial quality, guide junior staff, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities, eventually overseeing crisis communications and strategic reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field.
• Alternatively, a university degree in related fields combined with at least 5 years of specialized experience relevant to the position may be considered.
• At least 12 years of relevant professional experience, including at the international level, with a demonstrated understanding of development issues, particularly in Asia and the Pacific.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Experience in preparing and implementing strategic communications plans in a large international organization is desired.
• Proven track record of mentoring and guiding junior team members is desired.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the President's communications and engagement strategy and plan.
• Serve as a focal point for cross-departmental collaboration with OPR, DOCK, and other departments on the President's C&E plan and messaging priorities.
• Oversee drafting, editing, and production of communications products, including speeches, talking points, briefing notes, and video scripts.
• Conduct quality control to ensure coherence, accuracy, and consistency of materials.
• Facilitate media relations by coordinating interviews, press conferences, and other engagements, and prepare news releases and briefs.
• Contribute to the President's social media presence, including content planning and scheduling.
• Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of C&E activities to compile reports and briefings.
• Assist in navigating issues and crisis communications to protect ADB's brand.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by Head of the President Support Unit.

Skills

Communications strategy

Media relations

Copy editing

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in communications or related field

Job description

Asian Development Bank seeks a Principal Communications Specialist to drive the President's communications and engagement strategy. Based at Manila HQ, you will coordinate with the President's Office and DOCK, shaping messages, speeches, media outreach, and digital content across platforms.

You will lead editorial quality, guide junior staff, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities, eventually overseeing crisis communications and strategic reporting.