The Ombuds Blog: Asian Development Bank Appoints Ombuds

December 17, 2013

Asian Development Bank Appoints Ombuds

The regional development bank headquartered in Manila has hired Nick Diehl to serve as its Ombudsperson, filling a position since the summer. Diehl reports to the ADB President and functions as an informal grievance resource for staff members with work place concerns.

Most recently, Diehl was the Deputy Ombudsman for the American Red Cross and he is the Immediate Past President of IOA. Diehl also served as an Ombuds for the National Institutes of Health and Princeton University. Diehl earned master's degrees from the University of North Carolina in conflict analysis and resolution and from American University/NTL in conflict analysis and resolution and in organization development. (ADB Senior Staff.)

Related posts: 2012 IOA Board Elects Officers; Asian Development Bank Appoints First Ombuds; Job Posting; American Red Cross Adds an Experienced Ombuds.

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Organizational Ombuds serve as a confidential, independent, neutral and informal dispute resolution resource for a specific entity. They are accessible to a defined population and can advocate for fairness. These unique characteristics distinguish Organizational Ombuds from Classical Ombuds, mediators, arbitrators, and other alternative dispute resolution professionals. The term "Ombuds" is shorthand for "Ombudsman," "Ombudsperson" and "Ombuds Officer," which also are used widely.

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December 17, 2013

Asian Development Bank Appoints Ombuds

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