Operations Analyst

Provide operational and analytical support in climate change projects.

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Application deadline 2 years ago: Wednesday 14 Feb 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide operational and analytical support in climate change projects.

You have:

  • Experience in project administration and managing technical assistance projects in climate change.
  • Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices and disaster risk management.
  • Ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Skill in database management and analysis.
  • Experience in consultant recruitment and mobilization processes.

Overview

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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The position is assigned in the Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD provides leadership in thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position the ADB as the region’s climate bank. CCRE coordinates and provides strategic guidance on ADB’s work on climate change, disaster risk management, and environmental sustainability, and administers climate and disaster risk management funds. In particular, the Climate Change team is responsible for integrating ADB’s climate adaptation and low-carbon agenda in its operations.

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Job Purpose

The Operations Analyst will provide operational and analytical support in achieving CCRE’s work relevant to climate change which includes processing and implementation of technical assistance (TA) projects, administration of trust funds, including preparation and utilization of administrative budget allocation by ensuring compliance of related transactions with ADB’s established policies, procedures, and practices. The incumbent will report to the designated International Staff and senior National Staff.

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Responsibilities

Project Administration

Consultant Recruitment and Mobilization

Work Program and Budget Programming and Management

Database Management

Operational Support

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a successful project you administered? This question assesses your project administration skills and your ability to deliver results. Highlight specific projects, your role, and the impact.
How do you ensure compliance with financial policies in your work? The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge of policies and procedures. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective budget management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with consultant recruitment. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you managed a database? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: adb.org