Strategy and Policy Assistant
Join ADB to assist in strategy and policy development and support operational planning.
Overview
Join ADB to assist in strategy and policy development and support operational planning.
You have:
- Perform a full range of secretarial tasks for international staff.
- Coordinate administrative activities and support the preparation and finalization of reports, strategy papers, and policy papers.
- Compile data and prepare tables and charts for reports and other departmental documents.
- Support the arrangements for institutional meetings such as stakeholder meetings, informal board sessions, and board meetings.
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 of Strategy and Policy Assistant is assigned to the Operations Planning and Coordination Division (SPOP) within the Strategy, Policy, and Partnerships Department (SPD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to designated International Staff and Officer.
Your Role
As a Strategy and Policy Assistant, you will (i) perform a full range of secretarial tasks for international staff, including communications and coordination of supervisors' schedules, (ii) coordinate administrative activities and support the preparation and finalization of reports, strategy papers, and policy papers, (iii) compile data and prepare tables and charts for reports and other departmental documents, and (iv) support the arrangements for institutional meetings such as stakeholder meetings, informal board sessions and board meetings
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
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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed multiple schedules? | This question assesses your organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks. | Provide specific examples that highlight your time management and communication capabilities. |
| How do you ensure accuracy in your data compilation work? | The interviewer is looking for your attention to detail and methods for quality control. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell me about a time you coordinated a successful meeting or event. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to keep track of changing priorities in your workload? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle constructive criticism of your reports or documents? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |