Senior Project Assistant
Job Vacancy | Thursday, September 11, 2025
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- Reference Number 250502 Position Level TL2 Department South Asia Department Division Bangladesh Resident Mission Location Bangladesh Resident Mission Date Posted Thursday, September 11, 2025 Closing Date Thursday, September 25, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Project Assistant is assigned to the Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM) within the South Asia Department (SARD). You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
You will report to the designated International Staff and Officer (as applicable).
Your Role
As a Senior Project Assistant, you will provide project and coordination support for activities related to processing and administration of transport sector projects.
You will:
- Assist the country portfolio management units and sector missions in preparation of Country Portfolio Review Missions (CPRM) and Tripartite Portfolio Review Missions (TPRM).
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree in social sciences or related fields At least 5 years of relevant experience in development projects, including in the transport sector Good knowledge of processing and project administration activities. Experience organizing project review missions, workshops, events, or similar activities. Experience editing and formatting documents and presentations, and managing files, reports, and basic databases using computer applications. Experience collaborating with teams, government counterparts, and external stakeholders. Proficient in written and verbal communication skills in English Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL2.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.
Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff developmentAdditional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Bangladesh.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 3 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
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 our Strategy 2030.
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