(Senior) Operations Assistant

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. Multiple positions at various levels may be filled from this vacancy notice.

2. Actual position title and level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.

3. Location - Initial appointment to ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines.

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 Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA) 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, supports the delivery of sovereign and nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally. SG-TRA leads policy development dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the transport sector.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

Job Purpose

The (Senior) Operations Assistant will provide operations support in various activities related to project processing and administration, analytical, statistical, and accounting aspects of the sector office’s portfolio/pipeline management, and other administrative functions. The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and senior National Staff.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

· Bachelor's degree in business administration or a relevant discipline.

· At least 5 years of relevant professional experience

· Advanced computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics software used in multilateral organizations.

· Good knowledge of processing and project administration activities

· Good understanding of the interactions between different work areas and relevant workflow and their purposes

· Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds; good interpersonal and communication skills.

· Ability to manage priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices.

· Ability to maintain composure under pressure.

· Ability to liaise and work effectively with staff within own work location.

· Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.

· Excellent command of written and spoken English

· Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Administrative Staff at AS4-5.

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.