Security and Emergency Services Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a leading multilateral development bank that was established in 196

• Its mission is to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines, and is owned by 69 members, with 50 of them from the region. The organization employs a diverse workforce and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities. ADB collaborates with its members and partners to address complex challenges, utilizing innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to drive transformative change across the region. The bank is dedicated to supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, particularly women and individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Job Overview:
The security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Emergency Services Analyst position is situated within the Security and Emergency Unit of the Corporate Services Department at ADB. The primary focus of this role is to provide comprehensive support to office management, administration, and budgetary functions. The analyst will be responsible for a variety of tasks including administration, coordination, reporting, data management, invoicing, and contract administration. A significant aspect of the role involves budget administration, which includes developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, preparing budget reports, and analyzing expenditure trends. Additionally, the analyst will provide operational, technical, and coordination support across a range of security risk management and crisis preparedness activities. This position plays a crucial role in supporting field safety and security programs, as well as facilitating training, communications, logistics tracking, and coordination with Field Office Finance and Administration Officers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Security and Emergency Services Analyst include: providing administrative, budget, and coordination support to the Field Security Team; ensuring efficient execution of operational and reporting requirements; supporting team workflows; coordinating meetings; preparing presentations; consolidating outputs to aid decision-making; maintaining field security databases and knowledge repositories; coordinating logistics and documentation for field security missions; administering consultant selection and contract processing; supporting the administration and coordination of security training programs; acting as the focal point for field security communications; monitoring field security budget and reporting; processing procurement and payment; liaising with United Nations Security Management System counterparts; providing operational support roles; and performing other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Security and Emergency Services Analyst position must possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. They should have experience with international security structures and practices, as well as experience in developing budgets, monitoring expenditures, preparing budget reports, and tracking budget performance. Additionally, candidates should have experience providing administrative support, coordinating office operations, and maintaining records. Proficiency in preparing reports, maintaining accurate data, and using management systems to analyze information for decision-making is essential. A working knowledge of policies, guidelines, and procedures related to security and emergency services is required, along with familiarity with IT systems and computer-based applications, particularly Microsoft applications. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to manage multiple tasks and produce high-quality outputs within deadlines, and they must be able to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and national backgrounds.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This foundational education is essential for understanding the complexities of security and emergency services within an international context, as well as for effectively managing the administrative and budgetary responsibilities associated with the role.

Experience:
The position requires at least 5 years of relevant professional experience. This experience should encompass a strong background in international security structures and practices, as well as hands-on experience in budget development, monitoring, and reporting. Candidates should also have a proven track record of providing administrative support and coordinating office operations, which is critical for the successful execution of the responsibilities associated with this role.

Languages:
The mandatory language requirement for this position is an excellent command of written and verbal communication skills in English. This proficiency is crucial for effective communication within the organization and with external stakeholders. While English is the primary language required, knowledge of additional languages may be considered an asset, particularly in a multicultural environment such as ADB.

Additional Notes:
This appointment is a fixed-term position for an initial period of 3 years, with the possibility of extension for up to 2 additional years or conversion to a regular appointment, depending on the needs of ADB and the performance of the staff member. The position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid leave (including parental leave), medical and health benefits, life and other insurance plans, staff development opportunities, and a retirement plan. ADB is committed to recruiting both internal and external applicants and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, particularly women and individuals from diverse backgrounds.