Operations Assistant

Provide operational support and coordination for ADB projects.

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Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 3 Dec 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide operational support and coordination for ADB projects.

You have:

  • Must be a national or resident of Bangladesh.
  • High quality statistical and analytical support skills required.
  • Experience in project processing and administration is a plus.
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills are essential.

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 Operations Assistant is assigned to the Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM) within the South Asia Department (SARD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

You will report to Country Operations Head (COH), BRM and senior national staff (NS).

Your Role

As an Operations Assistant, you will provide high quality, timely and accurate, statistical, and analytical support for various activities relating to BRM portfolio management unit, project processing and administration, other operational support to visiting ADB missions, and other appropriate functions as required; as well as coordinate operational activities for the BRM.

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

Additional Information

ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Bangladesh.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three 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.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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 69 members.

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