Senior Operations Assistant

Provide administrative and secretarial services for agribusiness investment team activities.

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Overview

Provide administrative and secretarial services for agribusiness investment team activities.

You have:

  • 3 years of relevant experience in administrative or operational roles.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in event organization and management.
  • Ability to manage calendars and travel arrangements effectively.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 (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. After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB’s overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.

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 Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD). PSOD provides investment capital to private sector entrepreneurs, corporates and project sponsors, as well as financial intermediaries, such as banks, throughout developing Asia and the Pacific. It catalyzes, structures, and funds investments in privately held and state-sponsored companies across a wide range of industry sectors. Its emphasis is on commercially viable transactions that generate financial returns while also delivering on ADB's organization-wide mission to promote environmentally sustainable and inclusive economic growth. To learn more about PSOD, watch this video.

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Job Purpose The Senior Operations Assistant will provide administrative and secretarial services for various activities of the agribusiness investment team including coordinating knowledge dissemination activities, coordinating administrative activities and various activities relating to project processing and administration, database management, and other clerical functions. The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and Senior National Staff.

**Responsibilities

Office Administration, Coordination and Communications**

Calendar/Travel

Event Organization and Management

Others

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

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.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks at once? This question helps assess your organizational and multitasking abilities. Provide a specific example highlighting your ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
How do you handle communication with a diverse team? The interviewer wants to understand your interpersonal skills and adaptability. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a successful event you organized. What challenges did you face? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective database management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize your tasks when everything seems urgent? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: adb.org