Senior Operations Assistant

Provide administrative and operational support to the Singapore Office.

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Overview

Provide administrative and operational support to the Singapore Office.

You have:

Experience in administrative support roles.
Proficiency in database management.
Ability to coordinate knowledge-sharing activities.

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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Singapore Office (SGO) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will be based at our Singapore office.

You will report to designated Technical International Staff and Officer.

Your Role

As a Senior Operations Assistant, you will perform administrative support to the SGO and assigned outposted international staff, and provide operational support services for various activities of SGO including coordination of knowledge sharing activities, database management, and other administrative support responsibilities.

Qualifications

You will:

You will need:

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, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open to nationals and permanent residents of Singapore.

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 successfully coordinated a project or event?	This question assesses your organizational and coordination skills.	Provide a specific example that highlights your role and the outcome.
How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple responsibilities?	The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a challenge you faced while providing administrative support and how you overcame it.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools or software have you used for database management?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience in international development or working with diverse teams.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you contribute to ADB's mission of poverty alleviation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of how you facilitated knowledge sharing in your previous roles.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you think are the key challenges facing administrative professionals in international organizations?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.