Country Operations Head

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 Country Operations Head is assigned in the Kazakhstan Resident Mission (KARM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). CWRD is responsible for implementation of projects as well as maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Central and West Asia region. KARM works closely with government agencies, development partners and other stakeholders to facilitate the successful formulation, processing, administration, and monitoring of ADB-financed projects.

You will report to Country Director (CD), KARM with a matrix reporting to the Regional Operations Coordination Head of the Central and West Asia Department and will supervise International, National and Administrative staff.

Your Role

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

You will do:

Country portfolio management and programming

Work planning

Capacity development

Qualifications

You will need:

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 is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 its Strategy 2030.

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