Senior Operations Assistant

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    $90,000 - $120,000 / YEAR
  • Job type:
    FULL_TIME
  • Posted:
    4 months ago
  • Category:
    Innovation and Knowledge Management
  • Deadline:
    22/08/2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Operations Assistant is assigned to the NGO and Civil Society Center (NGOC) under the Fragility and Engagement Division (CCFE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). NGOC is committed to strengthening ADB’s engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs). CSOs bring unique strengths and specialized knowledge of their communities, sectors, and constituencies and are an invaluable ally in the fight against climate change and poverty reduction. CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila.

You will report to the designated Technical International staff.

Your Role

As a Senior Operations Assistant, you will provide administrative and operational support services for NGOC’s administrative activities, collect and consolidate information across the division for analytical purposes, and coordinate matters relating to division activities.

You will:

You will need:

● Bachelor’s degree in social science, business administration, information technology, or relevant fields.
● At least 5 years work experience in development sector work.
● Written and verbal proficiency in English
● Excellent typing skills.
● Advanced computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and graphics software used in multilateral organizations; familiarity with computer system used generally in multilateral organizations.
● Good coordination and interpersonal skills. Ability to coordinate proper distribution of tasks among other operations assistants. Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds.
● Thorough understanding of the role and function in the engagement of the NGO and civil society
● Good working knowledge of procedures, formats and standards relevant in the performance of assigned work in similar organizations.
● Ability to work with minimum supervision and exercise judgment on matters of confidentiality and those requiring urgent attention especially in the supervisor’s absence.

● 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)

Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

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. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. 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, 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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information.

 

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements

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