Operations Officer
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, July 8, 2025
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- Reference Number 250578 Position Level TL5 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Sectors Department 3 Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Closing Date Tuesday, July 22, 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 Operations Officer is assigned to the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADBโs strategic agenda in finance, human and social development, and public sector management and governance in the region and with ADBโs 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 ADBโs technical leadership externally and internally.
You will report to designated International Staff.
Your Role
As an Operations Officer, you will provide advice, support, and coordination to a broad range of human resource (HR), administrative, and operational functions to support the Head of Department (HOD). You will work independently and collaboratively to carry out a full spectrum of operational, analytical, and knowledge support for the effective functioning of the team.
You will:
Human Resource and Administration
- Coordinate the departmentโs human resources administration in ADB HQ and resident missions (RM), specifically on recruitment and selection, vacancy management, promotion, transfer, redesignation, outposting, performance management, training requirements, resignation, and retirement
Knowledge and Budget Management, and Operations Support
Contributes to the development and implementation of the Departmentโs knowledge roadmap Manage and monitor the implementation and allocation of the departmentโs external training fund, rewards and recognition programs, team and RM retreats, and staff recreation activities. Coordinate closely with the Sector Office to provide support in the implementation of the Staff Engagement Survey Action Plan of the Sector Department. Independently monitors and analyzes the budget allocation within the department by consolidating the work program and matching resource requirements of the Departmentโs teams and RMs to planned deliverables. Provides analytical support in preparing background materials for the Budget Review Committee Contributes to the review of finance and administration processes to ensure quality in the departmentโs outputs Contributes to coordination of operations management matters related to programming, business processes, alignment of operations to regional priorities, or portfolio management.Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelorโs degree in human resources, economics, psychology, social sciences, business administration, or related fields, preferably with relevant advanced or practical training At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in HR coordination and administration, and project (loan/grant/TA) and budget management Knowledgeable on HR procedures in talent management Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of ADB operational processes and procedures Strong analytical ability to undertake research and analysis, collect and organize data and information, and draft documents Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBโs 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 appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staffโs particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staffโs performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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.
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