Operations Assistant

Support international staff and coordinate administrative activities in Jakarta.

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Overview

Support international staff and coordinate administrative activities in Jakarta.

You have:

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a related field.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in administrative support.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and coordinate with various stakeholders.
  • Strong familiarity with office applications and administrative tools.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Operation Assistant is assigned to the Indonesia Resident Mission (IRM) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Jakarta. You will report to the designated international staff and senior officer.

Your Role

As an Operations Assistant, you will perform full administrative responsibilities to support international staff and help coordinate administrative activities for the assigned unit.

You will:

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Additional Information

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

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

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 our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants 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.

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Potential interview questions

Describe a time when you successfully coordinated with a team to achieve a goal. This question assesses your teamwork and coordination skills. Provide a specific example highlighting your role and the outcome.
How do you prioritize your workload when managing multiple tasks at once? The interviewer is looking for your organizational and time management skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a challenging administrative task you handled and how you resolved it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure effective communication in a team environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you have contributed to a positive work environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you keep yourself updated with best practices in administrative support? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to adapt quickly to a change in a work environment. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle a disagreement among team members? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: adb.org