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 Principal Operations Specialist is assigned to the Office of the Director General (EAOD) within the East Asia Department (EARD) based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
EARD is responsible for relationships concerning ADB operations with Developing Member Countries in the East Asia subregion, with other multilateral and bilateral development agencies and other key stakeholders on matters relating to the subregion. EAOD provides overall coordinating assistance to the EARD Regional Management Team; in terms of development of country strategies and work programs, programming of loan, grant and technical assistance projects, portfolio monitoring, coordinating high level knowledge work, coordinating with other ADB departments including regional cooperation and integration and private sector development, and coordinating with external development partners, and overseeing operations of ADB’s resident missions in the People’s Republic of China and Mongolia.
You will report to Advisor, EARD and will oversee national staff (NS) and administrative staff (AS). Additionally, you will report to Regional Head, Operations Coordination for programming and portfolio tasks.
Your Role
As a Principal Operations Specialist, you will be versatile and lead a diverse range of tasks related to economic policy dialogue, ADB internal corporate management support, and quality assurance and business process for planning and programming, portfolio and results management support. You will support the department’s management team in implementing One ADB and One EARD collaboration.
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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)
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 its Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
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