Country Operations Head

Overview

Lead operations to promote sustainable development in Asia.

You have:

• Assist the Country Director in managing operations effectively.
• Coordinate country programming and business planning.
• Ensure quality assurance and portfolio monitoring.
• Manage and support junior team members.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference 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 Country Operations Head is assigned in the Kyrgyz Resident Mission (KYRM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will report to the Country Director (CD), KYRM, with matrix reporting to the Regional Head, Operations Coordination Unit (CWOC) of the CWRD, and will oversee junior team members.

This is open to internal and external applicants.

For internal candidates: Your assignment to KYRM will be immediate unless the selection involves a change in staff category.

For external candidates and newly appointed international staff: You will initially be based at ADB Headquarters in Manila for one year before moving to KYRM.

Your Role

As Country Operations Head, you will assist the CD, KYRM in the sound management of operations. You will coordinate country programming, business planning, quality assurance, and portfolio monitoring and organize the provision of operations services to project teams.

You will:

a. Country Portfolio Management and Programming

b. Work Planning

Capacity Development

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

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

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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