Senior Operations Coordination Officer

Support ADB's initiatives in Southeast Asia through coordination and data management.

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Overview

Support ADB's initiatives in Southeast Asia through coordination and data management.

You have:

  • Experience in operations coordination or project management in development settings.
  • Proficiency in data management systems and analytical tools.
  • Strong understanding of sustainable development practices and poverty alleviation strategies.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Fluent in English, knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to have 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 Senior Operations Coordination Officer is assigned in the Office of Operations Coordination (SEOC) and will also work with the private sector development unit in the office of the Director General (SEOD) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to SERD Regional Head, Operations Coordination and Regional Head, Private Sector Development; and may supervise junior team members.

Your Role

As a Senior Operations Coordination Officer, you will support ADB's initiatives in Southeast Asian developing member countries by coordinating operational tasks, managing data, and aiding strategic planning. Key responsibilities include: (i) coordinating bank-wide initiatives (Operational Risk Management, Work Program and Budget Framework, Annual Portfolio Performance Report, Development Effectiveness Review); (ii) monitoring project pipelines and maintaining tracking systems; (iii) contributing to country programming and strategy formulation; (iv) ensuring quality assurance and supporting results frameworks; and (v) enhancing data management systems. For private sector development (PSD), you will manage technical assistance resources, procurement, consultant contracts, and private sector data.

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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.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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 our Strategy 2030.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you successfully coordinated multiple projects? This assesses your project management skills and multitasking ability. Provide specific examples of how you managed competing priorities while ensuring all projects met their deadlines.
How do you ensure quality in your work? This question explores your approach to quality assurance and attention to detail. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell me about a time you had to manage data for a project. What tools did you use? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you contributed to strategic planning in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for effective communication with team members? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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