Senior Administration and Communications Assistant
Provide comprehensive administrative and communication support.
Overview
Provide comprehensive administrative and communication support.
You have:
- Must be a national of ADB's European member countries or a permanent resident in Germany.
- Must have experience in full administrative support services.
- Experience in organizing events and outreach activities.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English required.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you looking to have 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 Senior Administration and Communications Assistant is assigned in the European Representative Office (ERO) based in Frankfurt, Germany. ERO is within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD).
You will report to Representative and Principal Partnerships Specialist, ERO.
Your Role
As a Senior Administration and Communications Assistant, you will (i) perform full administrative support services of a responsible and confidential nature; (ii) support daily operational and administrative requirements; (iii) help organize events and outreach activities, and coordination of travel arrangements.
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.
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 with a local compensation package. It is open only to nationals of ADB's European member countries, or permanent residents in Germany.
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 our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in providing administrative support? | This question evaluates your direct experience in administrative tasks. | Highlight specific examples of your roles and responsibilities in past positions. |
| How have you managed communications in a previous role? | The interviewer wants to understand your communication skills and strategies. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced while organizing an event? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your approach to coordinating travel arrangements. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why is alleviating poverty important to you? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |