Senior Project Assistant

Overview

Provide operational and analytical support to Pakistan's operational directions.

You have:

• Experience in project management or operational support roles.
• Strong analytical skills to manage project and operational directions.
• Proficiency in English is required, knowledge of local languages is an advantage.
• Commitment to supporting sustainable development initiatives.

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

You will report to the designated International Staff and/or National Staff of PRM

Your Role

As a Senior Project Assistant, you will provide operational and analytical support to Pakistan’s operational directions and managing the country’s portfolio.

You will:

Qualifications

You will need:

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.

· Paid leave (including parental)

· Medical and health benefits

· Life and other insurance plans

· Staff development

· Retirement plan

· Housing and education allowance (if applicable)

· Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional 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. 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 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.

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