Operations Assistant

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 Macroeconomic Research Division (ERMR) within the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI), which undertakes a range of policy research on macroeconomic stability, business cycles, drivers of long-term growth, inflation, finance, and trade, and capacity building work to foster economic and social development in the Asia Pacific region. ERMR leads the annual flagship publication Asian Development Outlook (ADO) reports, monitors regional economies and capital markets, develops tools for better macroeconomic monitoring, forecasting, and analysis, and spearheads policy-relevant research on macroeconomic topics.

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Job Purpose

The position will provide technical, operational, and analytical support to ERMR by collecting and consolidating information for analytical purposes; support in the processing and implementation of technical assistance; and coordinating matters relating to knowledge events and outputs. The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and National Staff.

Responsibilities

Support in Asian Development Outlook (ADO)/Asia Bond Monitor (ABM) Preparation

Assist in Technical Assistance (TA) Administration

Business Processes Modernization/Enhancement/Re-engineering

Research Support

Organizing and managing events (virtual, hybrid, and onsite)

Others

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Administrative Staff Level 4

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.