Associate Regional Cooperation Officer

Support CAREC implementation through collaboration and project management.

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Overview

Support CAREC implementation through collaboration and project management.

You have:

  • Experience in project management related to regional cooperation initiatives.
  • Understanding of policies related to sustainable development and poverty reduction.
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders including government and international agencies.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess development needs and opportunities.
  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written forms.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Associate Regional Cooperation Officer is assigned to the Regional Cooperation and Integration Division (CWRC) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.

You will report to the Regional Head, CWRC and designated International Staff and Senior Officer. You will work closely with CAREC Secretariat and a team of CAREC consultants.

Your Role

As an Associate Regional Cooperation Officer, you will help implement the CAREC Strategy 2030 by supporting the CAREC Secretariat, ADB initiatives, and technical assistances, as well as sector and thematic strategies, and policy support. You will also assist CWRC International Staff in collaborating with CAREC/CWRD developing member countries, key partners, and relevant ADB sectors and thematic groups, and other stakeholders.

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Qualifications

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Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Kyrgyz Republic.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you successfully managed diverse stakeholders? This question is to assess your stakeholder management skills in a project context. Provide an example that highlights your coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
How do you approach analyzing development policies? The interviewer wants to understand your analytical methods and critical thinking in policy analysis. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you contributed to a regional cooperation initiative. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure effective communication across multicultural teams? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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