Associate Legal Officer (Human Resources)
Job Location:
Manila - Philippines
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Job Summary
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on 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 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 Director BPAL or designated international staff and officer.
Your Role
As Associate Legal Officer (Human Resources) you will provide legal support on institutional and administrative matters. You contribute to the drafting and review of HR-related administrative orders (AOs) and instructions (AIs) ensuring consistency with policies. You will also help handle personnel cases on disciplinary performance termination and grievances across conciliation administrative review appeals and Administrative Tribunal stages along with other related administrative tasks.
You will:
Administrative Orders (AOs) and Administrative Instructions (AIs)
- Support review of HR-related AOs/AIs; draft inputs and revisions with BPAL Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and BPMSD teams
- Ensure consistency of HR and administrative policies across AOs/AIs
- Coordinate AO/AI review process including tracking timelines and consolidating comments
- Maintain Administrative Repository records including approved versions and revision history
Grievance Appeals and Tribunal Cases
- Provide guidance on ADB HR practices and legal frameworks; coordinate grievance cases with OGC and provide relevant support on Administrative Tribunal matters
- Draft and review memoranda case summaries and other HR/legal documents
- Prepare case materials and briefing notes on employment and HR matters for grievance appeals and tribunal processes
- Maintain accurate confidential case records including fact folders
- Respond to staff inquiries and support orientation and outreach activities
Training Manual of Resident Mission/Office and Others
- Support enhancement to training programs on HR legal topics
- Support review of the Resident Mission/Resident Office Manual including consolidating inputs and comments
- Perform other duties as assigned and reflected in the work plan.
You will need:
- Bachelors degree in law and member of the Bar preferably with advanced training.
- At least 5 years of relevant labor law experience in an international organization multinational corporations legal department or in a law firm.
- Working knowledge of HR policies.
- Relevant experience in human resources operations policy implementation analytical review and research within a structured institutional or multilateral environment.
- Skills in writing technical and legal concepts in English.
- Demonstrated analytical and problemsolving skills..
- Proficiency in standard office tools and information systems.
- Experience in managing priorities in a structured manner and perform effectively under heavy workloads and deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder coordination across departments.
- Experience in participating in team-based and cross-functional work settings constructively.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff grade 4.
Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Paid leave (including parental)
Medical and health benefits
Life and other insurance plans
Staff development
Retirement plan
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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 Staffs particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staffs performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive resilient and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives build quality infrastructure and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966 ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members50 from the region.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial ethnic religious and cultural background gender sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
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About Company
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. It assists its members and partners by providing loans, technical assistance, grants, and equ ... View more
