The Ombuds Blog: Job Posting: Asian Development Bank

June 07, 2017

Job Posting: Asian Development Bank

The regional development bank headquartered in Manila is hiring its next Ombudsperson. The position reports to the ADB President and functions as an informal grievance resource for all staff members with work place concerns. The appointment is for a three-year term and may be renewed once. Nick Diehl has served in the position since late 2013 and Angelica ("Gigi") Alejandro is the Programs Officer.

Applicants must have an advanced degree or the equivalent, preferably in social sciences, law or related fields, and at least 15 years experience in multicultural and international work environment – including at least 7 years as an Ombuds. Applications are due by June 28, 2013. No salary indicated. (ADB Careers.)

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Organizational Ombuds

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.

Some other variants include:

Austria -- Ombudsstelle

Brazil -- Ouvidor

Croatia -- pravobranitelji

France -- médiateur/defénseur

Germany -- Ombudspersonen

Italy -- difensore

Netherlands -- ombudspersoon

Norway -- ombudet

Poland -- Rzecznik

Portugal -- provedor

Russia -- омбудсмен

Spain -- ombudsman organizacional

Sweden -- studentombud

Switzerland -- ombudsmann

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