Senior Operations Assistant
Provide administrative support and coordinate climate change activities.
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Overview
Provide administrative support and coordinate climate change activities.
You have:
- Relevant experience in administrative support and coordination related to climate change activities.
- Ability to consolidate and analyze information across climate change activities.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
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 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 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. In particular, the Climate Change team is responsible for integrating ADB’s climate adaptation and low-carbon agenda in its operations.
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Job Purpose
The Senior Operations Assistant will provide administrative support to activities within the scope of CCRE – Climate Change. The incumbent will collect and consolidate information across the Climate Change team for analytical purposes, and coordinate matters relating to various climate change activities with CCSD. The incumbent will report to the designated International staff and Senior National Staff.
Responsibilities
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. Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.
Potential interview questions
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple projects simultaneously? | This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to handle competing demands. | Describe your method for prioritizing tasks and provide an example of a situation where you managed multiple projects successfully. |
| Can you describe a time when you had to collaborate with a team to achieve a goal? | The interviewer wants to understand your teamwork skills and how you contribute to group success. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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