Country Operations Head

Lead operations for ADB engagements in Pakistan and oversee junior team members.

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Application deadline 9 months ago: Tuesday 12 Aug 2025 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Lead operations for ADB engagements in Pakistan and oversee junior team members.

You have:

Assist the country director and the deputy country director in the sound management of ADB operations and engagement in Pakistan.
Coordinate country programming, business planning, quality assurance, and portfolio management.
Provide operational services to project teams.
Manage junior team members.
Engage with stakeholders effectively.

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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 to the Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM) within the Central and West Asia Department. You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Islamabad, Pakistan.

You will report to Country Director (CD), PRM with a matrix reporting to Deputy Country Director (DCD) and the Regional Head, Operations Coordination (ROC) of the Central and West Asia Department and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role

As the Country Operations Head, you will: (i) assist the country director and the deputy country director in the sound management of ADB operations and engagement in Pakistan, (ii) coordinate country programming, business planning, quality assurance, and portfolio management, and (iii) provide operational services to project teams.

You will do:

Country Portfolio Management and Programming

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.

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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 situation where you successfully managed a complex project in a country context?	This question assesses your project management and country-specific knowledge.	Provide a brief overview of the project, including the context and your specific contributions.
How do you ensure effective communication and coordination among diverse stakeholders?	The interviewer wants to evaluate your stakeholder engagement skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to evaluate the success of development programs you manage?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to lead a team through a significant change. What challenges did you face?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay informed about the development needs and priorities of Pakistan?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to capacity development within teams you manage?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a time you had to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges do you foresee in managing operations within the context of ADB’s objectives in Pakistan?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.