This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 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. 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 a 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 Disaster Risk Management (DRM) Team of the Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD provides leadership in thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position the ADB as the region’s climate bank. CCRE coordinates and provides strategic guidance on ADB’s work on climate change, disaster risk management, and environmental sustainability, and administers climate and disaster risk management funds. CCRE’s DRM Team is responsible for operationalizing ADB’s Disaster and Emergency Assistance Policy (2021) to increase relevance of ADB’s support in strengthening the resilience of its developing member countries to disasters and emergencies.

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Job Purpose

The Senior Operations Assistant will provide administrative support to activities overseen by CCRE DRM Team, particularly supporting policy- and strategy-related work, technical assistance (TA) processing and implementation, data collection and consolidation, events organization, knowledge production and dissemination, and coordination of other DRM activities as may be required. The incumbent will report primarily to designated International Staff and/or Senior National Staff.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support

Support to Policy- and Strategy-related Work

Support to Technical Assistance (TA) Processing and Administration

Knowledge Management

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.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in supporting administrative tasks in a previous role?	This question assesses your relevant work experience in administrative support.	Highlight specific examples of tasks you've managed and their impact on your organization.
What do you understand by disaster risk management, and how have you applied it in your past work?	The interviewer seeks to evaluate your understanding of the topic and practical application.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle tight deadlines when organizing events?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you've contributed to knowledge management in your previous jobs?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you follow to ensure accuracy in data collection and reporting?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.