Project Officer (Health)
Contribute to health sector operations and implement impactful knowledge initiatives.
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Overview
Contribute to health sector operations and implement impactful knowledge initiatives.
You have:
- Professional experience in health sector operations or related field is required.
- Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices is needed.
- Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including government, private sector, and communities is essential.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written, are mandatory.
- Experience with knowledge management processes will be advantageous.
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 Project Officer (Health) is assigned to the Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD) within the Sectors Group (SG). SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.
SG-HSD leads policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions in the human and social development sectors (education, health, social protection, and in broader social development initiatives). SG-HSD is responsible for: (i) conceptualizing, processing, and administering lending, grant, and technical assistance (TA) operations; (ii) developing and delivering knowledge services and products to DMCs; and (iii) leading technical work on sector diagnostics and road maps, and contributing to business development efforts.
You will be based at our Indonesia Resident Mission in Jakarta.
You will report to the designated International Staff in SG-HSD and will have a matrix reporting to the Country Director or designated International Staff in IRM.
Your Role
As a Project Officer (Health), you will contribute to the design and implementation of health sector operations and knowledge work. You will proactively support processing and administration of health loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA), development of knowledge products, and coordination and collaboration with key stakeholders encompassing both public and private sector operations.
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
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 vacancy 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, 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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful health project you were involved in? | This question assesses your practical experience and contributions to health projects. | Highlight your role, the project's goals, and the impact it had. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a project management context? | This question evaluates your organizational and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you faced a challenge with a stakeholder. How did you resolve it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure effective communication within a project team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with developments in the health sector? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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