Senior Project Assistant
Job Vacancy | Thursday, June 19, 2025
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- Reference Number 250511 Position Level TL2 Department Sectors Department 3 Division Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Thursday, June 19, 2025 Closing Date Thursday, July 3, 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 Senior Project Assistant is assigned to the Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SD3-PSMG) within the Sectors Department 3 (SD3). SD3 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, programs, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in the region and with ADB's clients. SD3 which is comprised of three sector offices, supports or delivers sovereign, non-sovereign, and advisory operations; deliver knowledge services; support regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensure ADB's technical leadership externally and internally.
SD3-PSMG leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in the public management, public finance, trade, and governance sectors.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines and you will report to designated International Staff and Officer (as applicable).
Your Role
As a Senior Project Assistant, you will provide operational support to SD3-PSMG activities. You will also provide operational support in project administration, project processing activities related to loans and TA, database management, and knowledge management.
You will:
- Help prepare necessary loan/grant and technical assistance (TA) documents (concept note, Reports and Recommendation of the President, TA reports, Project and TA Completion Reports) and ensure that these documents observe the latest ADB template and Handbook of Style and Usage and procedures. Coordinate and monitor the team's TAs under processing and coordinate with other staff to ensure eOps/SovOps updating.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's degree. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience. Excellent typing skills. Proficiency in using multiple computer applications, including word-processing, spreadsheet, and graphic design software, commonly employed in international organizations. Good coordination and interpersonal skills Proficiency in coordinating proper distribution of tasks among other operations assistants. Experience working with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds Experience with the role and function of the division/office/department and a good general understanding of the Bank's purpose Knowledge of procedures, formats, and standards relevant in the performance of work. Capability in making informed decisions on confidential issues and urgent matters, and in the absence of the supervisor. Capability to liaise and work with staff within own work location Capability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member Proficiency in oral and written communication skills in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL2.
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 appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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.
1. Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening.
2. The actual position title and grade will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected applicants.
3. Location: ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines
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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