Executive Assistant
Job Vacancy | Monday, March 17, 2025
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- Reference Number 250210 Position Level TL3 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Sectors Department 3 Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, March 17, 2025 Closing Date Monday, March 31, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
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 Executive Assistant is assigned in the Office of the Director General, Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in finance, human and social development, and public sector management and governance sectors in the region and with ADB's clients. SD3, which is comprised of three sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB's technical leadership externally and internally.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to the Director General, Sectors Department 3.
Your Role
As an Executive Assistant, you will perform (i) full administrative services of a responsible and confidential nature for the Director General and (ii) coordinate inter-departmental administrative activities.
You will:
- Coordinate effectively with the front office staff for all the offices under the Sectors Department on document flow; harmonization of administrative practices; and compliance with timelines for internal and external commitments made by/on behalf of the SD3.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, public administration, or related disciplines. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, SharePoint). Familiarity with the use of a document tracking system (Management Approval System and Document Workflow System). Familiarity with Concur. Familiarity with videoconferencing tools (MS Teams, Zoom, Webex). Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds. Familiarity with operational and administrative procedures and full understanding of the interactions between the organization's different work areas and workflows. Excellent administrative skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Local Staff grade TL3.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)
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 its Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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