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Interested in a career at ADB?Go to www.adb.org/employment/

Asian Development Bank6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City1550 Metro Manila, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 632-4444Fax: (63-2) 636-2444E-mail: [email protected]

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development impact by touching the lives of many.” — Cecile L.H.F.Gregory, Director, Institutional Services Division, Office of Administrative Services

A CAREER AT ADBPROFESS IONAL STAFF

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OUR VISIONWe are committed to realizing the vision of an Asia andPacific region free of poverty.

OUR MISSIONAs an international development finance institution, ourmission is to help our developing member countriesreduce poverty and improve their quality of life.

Cover photos: left by Bangladesh Resident Mission,middle and right by Eric Sales

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A CAREER AT ADBPROFES S IONAL STAFF

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About ADBAbout ADBAbout ADBAbout ADBAbout ADB 4 • Our Members 5 • What We Do 6 • Where You’ll Find Us 8 • Our OrganizationOur OrganizationOur OrganizationOur OrganizationOur Organization 10 • Shareholders 10 • Management 10• Our Professionals 12 • Professional Staff Positions 13 • Come Work with Us 14 • How We Select Our Employees 15 • Initial Appointmentand Assignment 15 • Compensation and Benefits 15 • Professional Advancement 15 • The WThe WThe WThe WThe Workplaceorkplaceorkplaceorkplaceorkplace 16 • ADB Headquarters 16 • Facilitiesand Services 16 • The Host CountryThe Host CountryThe Host CountryThe Host CountryThe Host Country 19 • The Philippines 19 • Climate 19 • People and Languages 20 • Currency and Banking 20• Accommodation 21 • Education and Learning Institutions 21 • Recreation 22 • Tourism 23

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When the Asian Development Bank (ADB) was established in 1966, the Asia andPacific region was poor and underdeveloped. Within four decades, however, itseconomies have made significant progress, resulting in better lives for the

region’s people.

But this progress has been uneven and reflects the diversity of the region. While some ofthe region’s countries are close to reaching developed country status, others remain in themiddle- to low-income category. Small island countries, for example, face challenges inachieving sustainable development, while some countries with large populations continueto battle poverty within their borders.

Nevertheless, the Asia and Pacific region exudes tremendous potential to rapidly attainsustainable economic development and poverty reduction in the coming years. This isbecause the region’s people themselves have great potential. As a specialist in your ownfield, we invite you to join us in helping our developing member countries realize faster andmore sustainable development and help their people enjoy higher and more equitablestandards of living. Together, we will continue these efforts and strengthen ADB’s role as avalued and trusted member of the Asian and Pacific community.

Haruhiko KurodaPresident, Asian Development Bank

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ABOUT ADBADB is a multilateral development finance institution owned by 67 members,48 from the region and 19 from other parts of the globe. Our vision is an Asiaand Pacific region free of poverty. Our mission is to help our developingmember countries reduce poverty and improve their living conditions andquality of life.

Established in 1966, ADB pursues a strategic agenda—sustainable economicgrowth, inclusive social development, and governance for effective policiesand institutions—with three crosscutting themes: private sector development,regional cooperation, and environmental sustainability.

ADB partners with governments, other international organizations, civilsociety, and the private sector to assist its developing member countries.ADB serves a very large region, with more than half of the world’s popula-tion living in Asia and the Pacific.

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OUR MEMBERSOUR MEMBERSOUR MEMBERSOUR MEMBERSOUR MEMBERS As of March 2008

RegionalAfghanistan • Armenia • Australia • Azerbaijan • Bangladesh • Bhutan •Brunei Darussalam • Cambodia • People’s Republic of China • Cook Islands •Fiji Islands • Georgia • Hong Kong, China • India • Indonesia • Japan •Kazakhstan • Kiribati • Republic of Korea • Kyrgyz Republic • Lao People’sDemocratic Republic • Malaysia • Maldives • Marshall Islands • FederatedStates of Micronesia • Mongolia • Myanmar • Nauru • Nepal • New Zealand• Pakistan • Palau • Papua New Guinea • Philippines • Samoa • Singapore •Solomon Islands • Sri Lanka • Taipei,China • Tajikistan • Thailand • Timor-Leste • Tonga • Turkmenistan • Tuvalu • Uzbekistan • Vanuatu • Viet Nam

NonregionalAustria • Belgium • Canada • Denmark • Finland • France • Germany •Ireland • Italy • Luxembourg • The Netherlands • Norway • Portugal • Spain• Sweden • Switzerland • Turkey • United Kingdom • United States

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WHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOWHAT WE DOADB’s operations are diverse, covering agriculture and natural resources;energy; finance; industry and trade; transport and communications; educa-tion; health, nutrition, and social protection; water supply, sanitation, andwaste management; law, economic management, and public policy. Manyof our projects focus directly on improving the lives of the poor.

We provide various forms of assistance to governments and privateenterprises. Our main instruments are policy dialogue, loans, technicalassistance, grants, guarantees, and equity investments.

Our operations are financed by issuing bonds, recycling repayments, andreceiving contributions from members. About 70% of our cumulative lendingcomes from ordinary capital resources. We also provide loans from Special

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Funds resources. Among them is the Asian Development Fund, whichprovides concessional loans to our least developed member countries. Wealso manage several trust funds and channel financing of grants providedby bilateral donors.

The work of ADB is aimed at improving the welfare of the people in Asia andthe Pacific, particularly the nearly 1.9 billion who live on less than $2 a day.Despite many success stories, Asia and the Pacific remains home to two thirdsof the world's poor.

ADB's annual lending volume is typically about $6 billion, with technicalassistance usually totaling about $180 million a year.

“I have always held a fascination forAsia, and having traveled in the regionand seen some of the challenges, Iwas attracted by the opportunity tocontribute to its development.” —Eveline N. Fischer, Deputy General Counsel, Officeof the General Counsel

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WHERE YOU’LL FIND USWHERE YOU’LL FIND USWHERE YOU’LL FIND USWHERE YOU’LL FIND USWHERE YOU’LL FIND USWith headquarters in Manila, Philippines, ADB has 26 offices worldwideand more than 2,000 employees from over 50 countries.

We are helping…• Afghanistan rebuild its roads and other infrastructure• Bangladesh ensure that all children receive primary education, and

mitigate the effects of flooding• Cambodia increase the productivity of farmers• Nepal improve rural infrastructure and livelihood• Papua New Guinea provide better opportunities for fishing communities• Pakistan strengthen legal reforms• People’s Republic of China (PRC) promote cleaner and more reliable

energy• Philippines build affordable housing for tens of thousands of poor

urban families

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• Southeast Asia provide capital to the region’s small and mediumentrepreneurs

• Central Asia fight malnutrition and drought by supporting research insoil and water management

• Greater Mekong Subregion improve harvests, bring electricity to theremotest villages, and control HIV/AIDS

• South Asia reconstruct and rehabilitate tsunami-damaged infrastructure• Asia and the Pacific region bring water and other basic services to the

poorest communities, and fight SARS and other newly emerging diseases “After more than a decade ofworking with other developmentinstitutions, I realized that advocacyactivities alone are not enough tohelp the poor… When I learnedabout ADB and what it does, I knewthat it makes a difference because itnot only talks about advocacy butalso finances projects to bring thatadvocacy into reality.” — Cecile L.H.F.Gregory, Director, Institutional Services Division,Office of Administrative Services

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OUR ORGANIZATIONSHAREHOLDERSSHAREHOLDERSSHAREHOLDERSSHAREHOLDERSSHAREHOLDERSOf our 67 members, Japan and the United States are coequally the largestshareholders, each with 15.6% of total subscribed capital. Forty-eight ofour members are from the region and 19 from other parts of the globe.

MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTMANAGEMENTOur highest policy-making body is our Board of Governors. It meetsannually and is composed of one representative from each membercountry. Our Governors elect the 12 members of our Board of Directors.Our President, assisted by four Vice-Presidents and a Managing DirectorGeneral, manages the business of ADB.

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“The average per capita GNP in 1964 in developing Asia was onlyUS$90, less than the average in Africa, which was $150 at thattime. Today the region has developed significantly, leading some toconclude that ADB has completed its mandate. However, I believemany challenges remain and we need ADB to continue toimplement its mandate. I look forward to ADB as the soleinternational financial institution based in Asia, playing a pivotalrole in supporting its developing member countries.” — H.E. SadakazuTanigaki, Former Minister of Finance of Japan and Governor for Japan in ADB

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OUR PROFESSIONALS

“Asia still faces many difficult challenges but it is on the path to development.Joining ADB lets you play a role in Asia’s development. For this, you needexperience, innovative thinking, and a good understanding of ADB’s developingmember countries.” — Scott Ferguson, Senior Social Development Specialist, Transport Division, EastAsia Department

We take pride in our highly qualified, experienced, dedicated, and motivatedemployees. ADB professionals include economists, engineers, lawyers,accountants, administrators, editors, statisticians, agriculturists, and variousspecialists with expertise and experience in development concerns.

We value individuals who possess the highest standards of efficiency andcompetence. We recruit our employees from member countries whileensuring that an equitable balance of nationalities is maintained and thatskills are properly matched with the organization’s goals. We give equalopportunities for employment, promotion, and assignment without bias fornationality, gender, or religion.ER

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONSPROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONSPROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONSPROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONSPROFESSIONAL STAFF POSITIONS

• Agriculture Specialist• Anti-Money Laundering Specialist• Audit Specialist• Budget and Management Services Specialist• Building Administration Specialist• Capacity Development Specialist• Clean Energy and Climate Change Specialist• Clean Energy Specialist• Compensation and Benefits Specialist• Conferences and Protocol Specialist• Corporate Governance Specialist• Counsel• Economist• Editor• Energy Specialist• Environment Specialist• Evaluation Specialist• Finance Specialist• Financial Analysis Specialist• Financial Control Specialist• Financial Management Specialist• Financial Sector Specialist• Financing Partnerships Specialist• Fiscal Management Specialist

• Governance Specialist• Guarantees and Syndications Specialist• Health Specialist• Human Resource Specialist• Infrastructure Specialist• Integrity Specialist• Internal Communications Specialist• Investment Specialist• Knowledge Management Specialist• Learning and Development Specialist• Media Relations Specialist• Natural Resources Management Specialist• NGO and Civil Society Specialist• Operations and Administration Specialist• Planning and Policy Specialist• Portfolio Management Specialist• Poverty Reduction Specialist• Private Sector Development Specialist• Procurement Specialist• Public Communications Specialist• Public Sector Management Specialist• Records Management Specialist

• Reform Coordination Specialist• Regional Cooperation Specialist• Results Management Specialist• Risk Management Specialist• Rural Development Specialist• Safeguards Specialist• Security Specialist• Social Development Specialist• Social Sector Specialist• Trade Specialist• Transport Economist• Treasury Specialist• Urban Development Specialist• Urban Economist• Water Resources Management Specialist• Water Supply and Sanitation Specialist

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“ADB offers a lot of opportunitiesfor those interested in develop-

ment. It is highly respected by itsmember countries because of its

Asian way of engagement, whichinvolves listening to countries’

problems, and supporting ratherthan telling governments what to

do.” — Sean O'Sullivan, Director,Infrastructure Division,

Central and West Asia Department

COME WORK WITH USCOME WORK WITH USCOME WORK WITH USCOME WORK WITH USCOME WORK WITH USIf you…• are a citizen of an ADB member country;• possess a good academic background, preferably with a postgraduate

degree such as an MBA, MS, or PhD;• have considerable expertise and experience in your profession;• have a multidisciplinary background with experience in projects or

programs for developing countries;• are proficient in both written and spoken English;• can work with individuals of different nationalities and cultures; and• are willing to travelwe invite you to join us.

We are committed to increasing the number of our women employees andencourage them to apply.

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HOW WE SELECT OUR EMPLHOW WE SELECT OUR EMPLHOW WE SELECT OUR EMPLHOW WE SELECT OUR EMPLHOW WE SELECT OUR EMPLOOOOOYEESYEESYEESYEESYEESOur Human Resources Division evaluates applications andrefers these to interested departments for further review beforefinal selection.

INITIAL APPOINTMENT AND ASINITIAL APPOINTMENT AND ASINITIAL APPOINTMENT AND ASINITIAL APPOINTMENT AND ASINITIAL APPOINTMENT AND ASSIGNMENTSIGNMENTSIGNMENTSIGNMENTSIGNMENTInitial appointments in ADB are for a fixed term—usually for3 years—which may then be extended or converted to aregular open term based on satisfactory performance andcontinued need for one’s skills. All appointments are subject toa probationary period of 1 year, which may be extended for afurther period.

Appointment in ADB involves living in Manila and, dependingon one’s position, may also entail frequent travel to membercountries as well as assignment, at Management’s discretion,to any of ADB’s resident missions or representative offices inother parts of the world.

COMPENSACOMPENSACOMPENSACOMPENSACOMPENSATION AND BENEFITSTION AND BENEFITSTION AND BENEFITSTION AND BENEFITSTION AND BENEFITSWe offer a compensation and benefits package that isinternationally competitive and comparable with those ofother multilateral institutions. ADB professional staff mem-bers are paid a salary in US dollars which is tax-exempt,unless one’s government rules otherwise. Our professionalstaff members receive housing, children’s educationalsupport, insurance, home country travel, and retirementbenefits. (For detailed information, go to www.adb.org/employment/benefits.asp)

PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENTPROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENTPROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENTPROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENTPROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENTPromotion and salary advancement are determined by meritbased on a fair, equitable, and transparent performancemeasurement process, and the employee’s capacity to assumeincreased responsibilities. Managers regularly review thework of employees to obtain the most effective use of theirservices and expertise.

We actively encourage our employees to upgrade their skillsand broaden their experience in different functional areasthrough training and career development opportunities.

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ADB HEADQUARTERSADB HEADQUARTERSADB HEADQUARTERSADB HEADQUARTERSADB HEADQUARTERSOur headquarters is in the Ortigas Commercial Center, a fast-growing businessand financial area in Mandaluyong City in Metro Manila. Our headquartersbuilding is situated amid shopping and entertainment centers, hotels, popularbusiness establishments, residences, commercial banks, restaurants, and ahospital. It is only 5 kilometers away from Makati City, the Philippines’ financialdistrict.

FFFFFACILITIES AND SERVICESACILITIES AND SERVICESACILITIES AND SERVICESACILITIES AND SERVICESACILITIES AND SERVICESVirtually a mini city, our headquarters houses various facilities to serve employ-ees and their families. These include banks offering full banking services, travelagencies, insurance agencies, medical and dental clinics, a pharmacy, a com-missary, a bookshop and convenience store, a post office, courier services,telecommunication offices, a spacious cafeteria, executive dining rooms, mobilesnack services, laundry and dry-cleaning services, and our own filling stationoffering fuel at tax-free prices.

We have a well-equipped library, which has an up-to-date and comprehensivecollection of books, newspapers, periodicals, maps, pamphlets, journals;

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“Expect multitasking. Expectperforming under time pressure.Expect long hours in front of yourPC at the office and sometimes atthe airport. But also expectmeeting truly intriguing people,becoming friends with people fromAsia and other regions, and gettingthat rewarding feeling at the endof the day that you’ve made adifference.” — Shigeko Hattori, PrincipalPlanning and Policy Specialist, Strategic PlanningPolicy and Interagency Relations, Strategy and PolicyDepartment

microfiche and documents of international, regional, and national interests;and a wide variety of databases covering current affairs, agriculture,environment, economics, rural development, education, finance, management,statistics, social issues, development issues, country studies, and other subjects.Access to the library’s databases and other electronic information services isalso available at employees’ desktops.

An adjacent ADB learning resources center has individual training stationsequipped with individual VCRs, TVs, and PCs for private, individualized, andself-paced instruction in economics, finance, project management,accounting, communications, language development, management skills, anddevelopment and information technology. Tutorial videos, CD-ROMs, and thelatest PC software are also available.

Our employees have their own staff association, a community fund, and amultipurpose cooperative, as well as employee assistance schemes such aspersonal counseling and legal services. There is also the ADB Spouses’Association and a part-time ADB spouse liaison counselor who helps newemployees and their families adjust to life in Manila by providinginformation and contacts both before and after arrival. Among otherservices, the spouse liaison counselor can help expatriate employees’

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spouses seek career, education, and volunteer service opportunities. Spouses of ADB employees areeligible to apply for a certificate from the Philippine authorities that exempts them from securing a workpermit. This exemption will facilitate the procedures for them to find employment in the Philippines.

If you are a fitness and sports buff, we have a spacious gymnasium with facilities for fitness workouts,basketball, table tennis, badminton, squash, volleyball, martial arts, and other sports. You may alsoengage in other sports like golf, bowling, tennis, scuba diving, rowing, and other leisure activitiesthrough ADB-sponsored clubs.

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Funds resources. Among them is the Asian Development Fund, whichprovides concessional loans to our least developed member countries. Wealso manage several trust funds and channel financing of grants providedby bilateral donors.

The work of ADB is aimed at improving the welfare of the people in Asia andthe Pacific, particularly the nearly 1.9 billion who live on less than $2 a day.Despite many success stories, Asia and the Pacific remains home to two thirdsof the world's poor.

ADB's annual lending volume is typically about $6 billion, with technicalassistance usually totaling about $180 million a year.

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“I have always held a fascination forAsia, and having traveled in the regionand seen some of the challenges, Iwas attracted by the opportunity tocontribute to its development.” —Eveline N. Fischer, Deputy General Counsel, Officeof the General Counsel

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THE HOST COUNTRYTHE PHILIPPINESTHE PHILIPPINESTHE PHILIPPINESTHE PHILIPPINESTHE PHILIPPINESThe Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands with a total land area of301,000 square kilometers. Divided into three major island groups—Luzon,Visayas, and Mindanao—the country is over 1,854 kilometers long from north(Batanes Island) to south (Tawi-Tawi Islands).

CLIMATECLIMATECLIMATECLIMATECLIMATEThe Philippines has a tropical climate, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. Ithas two distinct seasons: the rainy season from June to October, and the dryseason from November to May. The weather is hot and humid in the summermonths from March to May and pleasantly warm from December toFebruary. Temperatures range from 23 degrees to 36 degrees centigrade.

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PEOPLE AND LANGUAGESPEOPLE AND LANGUAGESPEOPLE AND LANGUAGESPEOPLE AND LANGUAGESPEOPLE AND LANGUAGESFilipinos are basically Malay with Chinese and Spanish ancestries. Presently,they number about 80 million. Filipino is the national language but English iswidely understood. English is the official language of business and thelanguage used in most newspapers and magazines. Spanish and Chinese arespoken by a few.

CURRENCY AND BANKINGCURRENCY AND BANKINGCURRENCY AND BANKINGCURRENCY AND BANKINGCURRENCY AND BANKINGThe national currency is the peso. Foreign currencies can be easily changed topesos in banks, hotels, and at authorized foreign exchange dealers.

More than 40 universal, commercial, and foreign banks provide the samerange of normal banking services found throughout the world. Many foreignbanks maintain representative offices in Manila.

Local and international credit cards are widely accepted in businessestablishments. Traveler’s checks can be encashed in all commercial banksand are accepted in most major hotels, restaurants, and shops.

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“In 1988, I spent 3 months asan intern in the Philippines aspart of an internationalstudent exchange program andmet people from ADB. I likedwhat I saw and heard... And,yes, I like living in a tropicalcountry more than in Frankfurtor Washington.” — Werner E.Liepach, Principal Director, Office ofCofinancing Operations

ACCOMMODAACCOMMODAACCOMMODAACCOMMODAACCOMMODATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONYou can easily lease partially furnished and fully furnished accommodation inresidential condominiums or houses in various residential districts of MetroManila. The accredited brokers will assist you and your family to find comfort-able accommodation upon your arrival in Manila.

EDUCATION AND LEARNING INSTITUTIONSEDUCATION AND LEARNING INSTITUTIONSEDUCATION AND LEARNING INSTITUTIONSEDUCATION AND LEARNING INSTITUTIONSEDUCATION AND LEARNING INSTITUTIONSEducation in the Philippines generally follows the US system, with English asthe medium of instruction. The University of the Philippines is the premierstate university while Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University,University of Asia and the Pacific, and the Asian Institute of Management aresome of the leading private universities. The last two are graduate schools ofbusiness that offer full-time, high-quality management education programsspecifically designed to meet Asian needs. The academic year is from June tothe end of March or early April.

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Many international schools offer study programs and school calendars similarto those of expatriates’ mother countries. Notable are the International School,Manila Brent School, Manila Japanese School, The British School, and EuropeanInternational School, which offers a French and a German curriculum. There arealso a number of local Filipino-Chinese schools.

Some local schools and therapy centers are also available for children withspecial needs. Additionally, there are talent development and vocationalinstitutions, as well as private services offering tutoring and foreignlanguage instruction.

RECREARECREARECREARECREARECREATIONTIONTIONTIONTIONAside from the facilities provided by ADB, you and your family may chooseto enroll in private sports and social clubs during your stay in the Philip-pines. A good number of excellent golf courses are a short distance away.You may also enroll for membership privileges in major hotels in MetroManila for use of their swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, gyms,and other facilities.

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“Conditions are good and living inManila is much better than one wouldexpect. ADB ensures that staffmembers posted to resident missionsare also comfortable and secure intheir country offices.” — Sean O'Sullivan,Director, Infrastructure Division, Central and WestAsia Department

TOURISMTOURISMTOURISMTOURISMTOURISMOutside Metropolitan Manila but within comfortable driving distance awayare many resorts and places of interest where people go to relax duringweekends and holidays. Tagaytay, about an hour’s drive, is the nearest coolresort located on the mountain area overlooking the active and ancient TaalVolcano and Taal Lake. North of Manila is Baguio City, the Philippines’summer capital, located 5,000 feet above sea level and with cool weatheryear-round. Near Baguio is the 2,000-year-old Rice Terraces of Banaue.Other attractions are (in Luzon) the scenic Hundred Islands, historicalCorregidor Island, Los Baños hot springs, Puerto Galera, Punta Baluarte, ElNido Beach, and famous Mayon Volcano; (in the Visayas) the ChocolateHills and Boracay Island; (in Mindanao) Dakak Park and Beach Resort. Manymore interesting destinations offer a refreshing respite from the bustle ofthe metropolis.

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“Two things made me determined to join ADB: one, ADBworks with developing member countries to promoteeconomic growth; two, you get the chance to visit a lot ofAsian and Pacific countries, meet new people, andexperience new cultures.” — Hua Du, Country Director, Bangladesh

Resident Mission

"Life in Manila has its advantages and disadvantages. Welive a very comfortable life with a fantastic apartment andwonderful home help. My wife and I decided to take upgolf on coming to the Philippines. We go out of town andstay over night to have a couple of rounds of golf in aweekend. We have a good social life, both entertaining athome and dining out in the many good restaurants in thecity. My wife has a huge range of activities including gym,sewing groups, Latin American Women's Club, painting,cross stitch, patchworking, language classes, scrapbooking,etc. This year's resolution is to visit more places in thePhilippines. We've started well by making our first visit tothe resort island of Boracay. Still to come are Banaue (riceterraces), Bohol, Cebu and Davao." — R. Keith Leonard, Director,

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Interested in a career at ADB?Go to www.adb.org/employment/

Asian Development Bank6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City1550 Metro Manila, PhilippinesTel: (63-2) 632-4444Fax: (63-2) 636-2444E-mail: [email protected]

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development impact by touching the lives of many.” — Cecile L.H.F.Gregory, Director, Institutional Services Division, Office of Administrative Services

A CAREER AT ADBPROFESS IONAL STAFF