Information System and Technology (IST) Specialist

Department/Division: Office of Information Systems and Technology
1. JOB PURPOSE:

Manage the development and implementation of best practices for OIST. Lead in achieving OIST's key results areas (KRAs) relating to Information Technology (IT). Takes active role in various functions/projects of OIST: (a) systems development and maintenance support; (b) office automation; (c) new technologies and equipment to achieve greater staff efficiency in telecommunications; (d) IT infrastructure to facilitate information flow and improve communications and coordination within ADB and external organizations; (e) effective strategies, standards, policies and procedures; (f) IT and telecommunications support to Field Offices; and (g) administration and other activities of OIST. Work with general policies, principles and goals, having freedom to work with clients.

2. EXPECTED OUTCOMES:
  1. Information System and Technology
  • Formulates, plans, develops, designs and implements ADB’s information systems and technology services, computer and telecommunications, in support of ADB’s medium-term strategic framework, operational objectives and core business critical requirements.
  • Identifies and prioritizes systems development requirements in the functional areas responsible for, and prepares and monitors project plans and schedules including hardware and software requirements.
  • Directs systems development projects, and provides technical guidance/assistance to staff involved in those projects, to ensure the quality of such application systems.
  • Ensures optimum level of integration among various application systems for better system performance and more efficiency in user procedures.
  • Enforces systems, programming and documentation standards, and monitors performance of the application systems under responsibility to identify necessary further improvement.
  • Allocates required resources among systems developments projects within functional areas responsible for.
  • Measures and monitors mainframe computer performance to assure optimal performance and adequate capacity.
  • Supervises the development and maintenance of mainframe computer back-up procedures, assists the Operations Sections in their performance and supervises periodic local and overseas disaster recovery tests.
  • Develops security measures and controls the access to the mainframe computer by assigning user-IDs and passwords to authorized users.
  • Ensures comprehensive testing and evaluation of all modifications to software and hardware before implementation to minimize possible disruption of processing.
  • Undertakes research and investigation of IT products and services and recommends enhancements to improve system efficiency.
  1. Knowledge Management
  • Provides on-the-job training to other IST Specialists and monitors or reviews outputs of other Information Systems and Technology Specialists.
  • Demonstrates sound specialist knowledge in assigned work/project, familiar with some related disciplines, and is able to critique other work in a few areas of the field.
  • Contribute significantly to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building relating IT.
  1. Staff Supervision
  • Take the role of team leader and supervise the work of team members.
  • Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
  • Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.
3. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A university degree in Computer Science or related field; preferably at postgraduate level or its equivalent.

4. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience including business integration and change management at the technology, product or process level.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
  • International experience working in several countries.
5. CORE COMPETENCIES:

Application of Technical Knowledge and Skills
- Deals with routine queries and correspondence in accordance with procedures
- Proactively seeks relevant development opportunities and submits for approval
- Produces summaries and frameworks by collecting and analyzing diverse information

Client Orientation
- Adjusts style and approach to respect and serve different clients
- Conveys messages by asking questions and using different approaches
- Identifies when a client issue requires escalation
- Responds to clients without prompts or reminders from senior colleagues

Achieving Results and Problem Solving
- Proposes solutions to minimize delays and setbacks in completing work
- Reviews all task objectives and achieves core deliverables
- Uses time management and organizational skills to promptly complete work to the required standard
- Delivers beyond the stated task objectives

Working Together
- Consistently works effectively with individuals of different views, culture, nationality, gender, and age
- Consistently seeks assistance when requirements are unclear
- Provides timely updates on relevant information
- Freely shares and seeks useful knowledge and to complete work

Communication and Knowledge Sharing
- Uses effective written and oral communication in preparing documents, presentations and interactions
- Asks questions to understand how to follow up on feedback
- Locates relevant information to expedite workflow

Innovation and Change
- Adopts new policies, systems and processes in a timely fashion
- Shares ideas for how work can be completed more effectively

6. IMMEDIATE REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The position reports to: Director

The following staff positions report to the IST Specialist: National Officers and Administrative Staff

7. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:

Established in 1966 and headquartered in Manila, Philippines, ADB's multicultural staff come from over 50 member countries. ADB offers an internationally competitive salary paid in US dollars. Salaries and benefits are generally free of tax except for citizens of some countries, primarily the USA and the Philippines, whose incomes are taxed by their respective governments. While the position advertised is for the ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside its Headquarters at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.

Apply electronically, quoting Ref. No. EXT-IS11-010 and job title on subject line and attaching application form to email address PS-jobs@adb.org

International experience will be taken into consideration.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Due to the volume of applications, ADB will not be able to respond to inquiries about application status and will only contact shortlisted candidates. Applications lacking the job reference number and job title or using the wrong e-mail address will not be considered.

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