Operations Assistant / 250212

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  • Added Date: Thursday, 06 March 2025
  • Deadline Date: Friday, 21 March 2025
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Operations Assistant

Job Vacancy | Friday, March 7, 2025

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  • Reference Number 250212 Position Level TL1 Department Pacific Department Division Office of the Director General, PARD Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Friday, March 7, 2025 Closing Date Friday, March 21, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

    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 Operations Assistant is assigned in the Office of the Director General (PAOD) within the Pacific Department (PARD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

    You will report to the designated international staff and officer.

    Your Role

    As an Operations Assistant, you will provide administrative support to PAOD activities and will assist with the project implementation, technical assistance (TA) processing and implementation, database management, and logistics support.

    You will:

  • Prepare draft routine communications to relevant stakeholders, with guidance from international and senior local staff ensuring compliance the latest ADB template and Handbook of Style and Usage and procedures. Facilitate dispatch of signed communications.
Using available IT tools and applications, collect, compile and analyze relevant information related to the team/office/department to produce routine and/or ad hoc statistics/reports as instructed. Process missions, archive related documentation (travel requests, expense reports). Ensure the effective coordination of the supervisor's schedule by maintaining diaries and arranging appointments, meetings, travel, and accommodation as specified by the supervisors observing ADB procedures. Support the team in related operation activities such as selection of consultants, processing of claims, contract variations, and drafting internal memos and other documents. Ensure that records are maintained and updated for easy retrieval, and track the flow of documents with the use of a database for effective monitoring. Provide back-up support to other (Senior) Operations Assistants in the latter's absence as necessary. Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned as reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

Bachelor's degree in finance, social sciences, business studies, or other related fields. At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience; professional experience in international multilateral and bilateral agencies is desirable. Ability to work proactively on assigned tasks, areas of analysis and research, which have well-defined scope and steps. Proficiency in computer applications and programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other office information technologies. Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from different backgrounds. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL1.

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

Additional Information

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 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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