Senior Operations Assistant

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 Senior Operations Assistant is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated International Staff and Senior National Staff.

Your Role

As a Senior Operations Assistant you will provide administrative support to SG-AFNR activities. The incumbent will provide administrative support in project administration, project processing activities related to loans and Technical Assistance (TA), and database management.

You will:

● Manage correspondences and documents for the supervisor, compose routine letters independently, review documents before supervisor approval, handle incoming mail, ensure timely outgoing correspondence, and maintain a filing system for documents and database within the team.

● Ensure the effective coordination of supervisor's schedule by maintaining calendar and arranging appointments, meetings, travel, and accommodation as specified by the supervisor and in accordance with ADB procedures.

● Ensure accurate updating of event’s database, including knowledge dissemination activities.

● Support the preparation of necessary loan/TA documents and processing of these documents in accordance with ADB quality and procedures.

● Support the preparation and administration of TAs and/or projects for the selection process of consultants, processing of claims, contract variations, internal memos and preparation of TA and Project Completion Reports, back-to-office reports, under the guidance of the international staff and/or project officer.

● Assist international and national staff in the implementation of TAs, loans, and grants.

● Provide back-up support to other Operations Assistants in their absence, as necessary.

● Act as mentor to other junior Operations Assistants.

● Perform other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent’s workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

· Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or other fields combined with relevant experience.

· At least 5 years relevant professional experience in multilateral organizations.

· Advanced computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets and familiarity with computer system used generally in ADB and similar multilateral organizations, and proficiency with computer-based applications.

· Good interpersonal and cross-cultural skills with ability to liaise and work effectively with individuals from different professional and cultural background.

· Sound understanding of ADB, and similar multilateral development banks procedures and practices related to TA and loan/grant project processing and administration, including safeguards compliance.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

· Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Administrative Staff Level 5.

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)

● Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

This position is offered to meet the temporary need of SG-AFNR, as the previous occupant is currently on Special Leave without Pay (SLWOP). The SG-AFNR may allow its staff to assume their former position upon return from SLWOP and upon expiration of your fixed term appointment.

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. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

At the end of the initial period, ADB, as its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term.

About Us

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.

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