Operations Assistant / 240543
Provide administrative support to SG-TRA activities in project administration and processing.
Overview
Provide administrative support to SG-TRA activities in project administration and processing.
You have:
- Must have relevant experience in administrative support in a project context.
- Understanding of project processing activities related to loans and Technical Assistance.
- Ability to manage databases effectively.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively within a team.
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 is assigned to the Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and senior National Staff.
Your Role
As Operations Assistant you will provide administrative support to SG-TRA activities. The incumbent will provide administrative support in project administration, project processing activities related to loans and Technical Assistance (TA), and database management.
You will:
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)
Additional Information
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Philippines.
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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to support a team or project administratively? | This question assesses your hands-on experience in providing administrative support. | Provide specific examples of your contributions to projects and how they impacted the team. |
| What tools or methods do you use for database management? | This question evaluates your technical skills and familiarity with database systems. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when supporting multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever dealt with a difficult stakeholder? How did you handle it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your understanding of project processing in the context of loans? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |