Senior Project Assistant

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 (three) 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.

This vacancy is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Uzbekistan.

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 Uzbekistan Resident Mission (URM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). CWRD is responsible for maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Central and West Asia region. URM's primary responsibilities include country strategy and programming, policy dialogue and support, portfolio management and administration of delegated projects, aid coordination, economic and sector work and other analytical work, government, civil society, and private sector relations, country reporting and external relations and information dissemination. URM applies the advantage of its in-country presence to assist missions from headquarters in periodic country portfolio and program review activities and to provide mission follow-up support. It can assist interested parties by providing information on ADB and its activities in general and in Uzbekistan. URM's resources are of interest particularly to stakeholders in ADB-supported projects and programs in Uzbekistan.

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Job Purpose

The Senior Project Assistant will provide operational and analytical support to Country Operations team headed by Country Operations Head (COH) for strategizing Uzbekistan’s operational directions and managing the country’s portfolio. The incumbent will report to designated International Staff (IS).

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or relevant subjects. • At least 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in portfolio management and/or loan and grant sovereign operations • Strong presentation and communications skills both in English, Russian and Uzbek languages. • Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Administrative Staff, Level 5

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.