Financing Partnerships Assistant
Provide administrative and operational support in fund management at ADB.
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Overview
Provide administrative and operational support in fund management at ADB.
You have:
- At least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Experience in fund management or trust fund administration.
- Proficient in report writing and documentation.
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with various stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
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 Financing Partnerships Assistant is assigned to the Partner Funds Division within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCPF/CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to Director, CCPF, and/or Designated International Staff.
Your Role
As a Financing Partnerships Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support in the fund management and administration of relevant Japanese trust funds, notably the Japan Scholarship Program and other Japan-funded CCPF-managed trust funds. You will also provide administrative and operational support to improve ADB’s financing partnerships policies, guidelines, and practices, comply with financing partners’ requirements, submit required reports per the relevant cofinancing agreements or framework, produce and execute the various knowledge products and services (KPS) activities of the funds and maintain bank-wide systems and data on trust-fund specific operations. You will also support CCPF with strategic and project activities as required from time to time.
You will:
Under the guidance of senior staff, work independently on all or a combination of the following tasks and/or clearly defined areas, depending on the assignment/instructions from supervisors and as indicated in the incumbent’s workplan:
1. Knowledge Product and Services and Visibility
2. Trust Funds Administration
3. Processing/Implementation
4. Collaboration/Integration
5. Coordination, Logistics and Administrative Support
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.
· Paid leave (including parental)
· Medical and health benefits
· Life and other insurance plans
· Staff development
· Retirement plan
· Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
· Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
Selected applicants will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
This position is funded by a temporary funding source, Japan Scholarship Program and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff’s performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
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 its Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with fund management and administration. | The interviewer wants to understand your background and familiarity with fund management processes. | Discuss your previous roles, responsibilities, and any specific funds you have managed. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? | The interviewer is assessing your organizational skills and ability to manage time effectively. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain a situation where you had to ensure compliance with specific guidelines or policies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What processes do you follow to ensure accuracy in report writing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a successful collaboration with stakeholders in a previous role. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle unexpected challenges in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to maintain organization in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a non-specialist audience. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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