Senior Project Assistant
Provide operations support in project management activities
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Overview
Provide operations support in project management activities
You have:
- Operations support experience in project processing and administration is required.
- Experience in analytical, statistical, and accounting tasks is desired.
- Previous experience in portfolio management is a plus.
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 position is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
Your Role
As Senior Project Assistant, you will provide operations support in various activities related to project processing and administration, analytical, statistical, and accounting aspects of the sector office's portfolio/pipeline management, and other administrative functions. The incumbent will report to designated International Staff and senior National Staff.
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.
Additional Information
Staff on probation are not eligible to apply. Applicants for promotion must have served at their position for at least one year and must have normally served at their personal level for at least two years immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date. Applicants for lateral transfer must have served at their position and personal level for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date (reference A.O. 2.03, paragraphs 5.8 and 5.9).
ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.
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 our Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you managed a project from start to finish? | This question assesses your project management capabilities and experience. | Provide a concise but detailed narrative of your experience, focusing on the outcome and your contributions. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your analyses and reports? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and analytical skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to prioritize tasks for a project with tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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