Senior Operations Assistant

Support Country Director and staff in operations and project management.

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Overview

Support Country Director and staff in operations and project management.

You have:

  • Relevant experience in administrative support, particularly for senior management.
  • Strong understanding of project management processes and procedures.
  • Proficiency in English and local languages.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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 Operations Assistant is assigned to the Pakistan Resident Mission (PRM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will be based at our Resident Mission in Islamabad, Pakistan.

You will report to designated International Staff and Officer.

Your Role

As a Senior Operations Assistant, you will perform a full range of administrative responsibilities for the Country Director and International Staff to support PRM activities and operations. You will provide support in office operation and some project administration and portfolio management activities, and will perform a full range of administrative requirements, including standard activities as may be directed by the supervisor.

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Qualifications

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Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary 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

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.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Pakistan.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple administrative tasks simultaneously? To understand how you prioritize and handle competing demands. Discuss specific examples where you effectively juggled tasks and maintained quality.
How do you ensure effective communication within a team? To gauge your communication strategies and teamwork skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What project management tools are you familiar with? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenge you faced while supporting senior management and how you overcame it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure that projects are delivered on time? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you contributed to a successful team project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ for effective portfolio management? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle feedback from supervisors regarding your performance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 10 months ago - Updated 10 months ago - Source: adb.org