Director General, Office of the President

Closing on: September 25, 2025 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time)

Duty Station: Shanghai, China

Target Market: Global Recruitment

Position requires relocation to NDB Headquarters in Shanghai, China.

Director General, Office of the President

The Office of the President is functionally responsible for providing support services for the NDB President. The Office leads in oversight of NDB's organizational units’ and divisions quality control, workflows, process improvements, external relations with all stakeholders including various governments, development banks and other institutions when involving the President, and membership expansion.

Reporting to the President, this role will ensure the Office of the President provides administrative and technical support to facilitate the NDB President's participation in Management and Board Committee meetings. These services are critical to sustaining NDB's operation and establishing its reputation as a credible and robust International Financial Institution.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain strong relationships on behalf of the President with all stakeholders of the Bank.
• Facilitate cross functional collaboration within the Bank to maximize operational efficiency and identify sensitive issues, if any, in consultation with the President.
• Coordinate with Vice Presidents and Directors Generals on behalf of the President on matters relating to the functional business of the Bank.
• Oversee the Bank’s organizational units’ work and lead quality control and improvement of processes/workflows initiatives.
• Lead the development of strategy, policy and approaches to further NDB's work on membership expansion to widen NDB's reach, influence and client base while strengthening its reputation as a robust and credible international financial institution.
• Work closely with the Corporate Secretary to co-ordinate activities of the Board meetings and related matters and advise the President accordingly.
• As and when required and as directed by the President, attend/represent the President in internal and external business reviews/meetings, as well as internal and external committees/working groups.
• Act on behalf of the President in communications with external stakeholders.
• Effectively manage communication of all confidential documents and information to and from the President’s Office, both internal and external to ensure compliance with the Bank’s standards and procedures.
• Provide coaching support and nurture talent to ensure continuous learning and development of the team.
• Other duties and responsibilities indicated in the organizational structure and in the Department’s Terms of Reference or assigned from time to time by the President.

Position requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience, culminating in a leadership role and position of influence, in a multilateral development bank or equivalent, global financial services organization, or a large corporate enterprise or the Governments of member countries with a thorough knowledge of all critical operations.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle complex issues with sensitivity and tact and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and managerial skills in managing a diverse workforce.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leading change, problem solving, communication, conflict management and resolution with high resilience and drive in achieving objectives and goals.
• Relevant experience in a multi-cultural work environment fostering a climate of teamwork and collaboration.
• Fluency in English is essential, and other languages of NDB member countries is desirable.
• Master’s Degree or equivalent in a relevant professional field from a reputed university or a professionally qualified accountant.

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