Senior Strategy and Policy Assistant
Join ADB as Senior Strategy and Policy Assistant.
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Overview
Join ADB as Senior Strategy and Policy Assistant.
You have:
- Perform full range of secretarial responsibilities.
- Coordinate administrative activities.
- Support the preparation and finalization of strategy and technical papers.
- Manage arrangements for institutional meetings, informal board seminars, and board meetings.
- Maintain and populate relevant databases.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference 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 Strategy and Policy Assistant is assigned to the Unit for Nonsovereign Operations (SPNS) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Advisor, SPD and Head, Unit for Nonsovereign Operations and Designated International Staff and Officer.
Your Role
As a Senior Strategy and Policy Assistant, you will perform full range of secretarial responsibilities; coordinate administrative activities; support the preparation and finalization of strategy and technical papers by SPNS; manage arrangements for institutional meetings, informal board seminars, board meetings, and video and teleconferences with partners; and maintain and populate relevant databases.
You will:
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary 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
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (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. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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ADB wants 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.
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Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with managing administrative activities. | The interviewer wants to understand your ability to handle administrative tasks effectively. | Provide specific examples of how you've successfully managed administrative responsibilities. |
| How have you supported the preparation of technical papers in your previous roles? | This question assesses your experience relevant to the role’s requirements. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a successful meeting you coordinated? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain accurate databases? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle multiple tasks and priorities in a busy work environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time when you had to prepare for an important meeting under a tight deadline. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about ADB's mission and how it aligns with your values? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a challenging situation involving teamwork and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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