Background (Asian Delevopment Bank)
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1966 to promote economic and social progress across Asia and the Pacific. Headquartered in Mandaluyong, Philippines, it provides loans, grants, technical assistance, and policy advice to its member countries to reduce poverty and foster sustainable development.
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Details
Reference Number: 250576
Position Level: TL5
Department Sectors: Department 2
Division Sectors: Department 2
Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters
Closing Date: Thursday, July 24, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Job Title: Operations Officer
Department: [Insert Department Name]
Reports to: Head of Department (HOD)
Position Summary
As an Operations Officer, you will serve as the strategic operational backbone of the department, delivering comprehensive HR, administrative, and analytical support to ensure seamless team functionality. Your role bridges talent management, budget oversight, and knowledge coordination, enabling the HOD to focus on high-level decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
1. Human Resources & Talent Management (HQ & Resident Missions)
- End-to-end HR coordination: Lead recruitment, promotions, transfers, outposting, and retirement processes—ensuring compliance with ADB policies.
- Workforce optimization: Analyze staffing gaps, forecast needs, and propose data-driven solutions (e.g., succession planning, talent pipelines).
- Performance & development: Facilitate probationary reviews, fixed-term evaluations, and training programs aligned with ADB’s competency framework.
- HR initiatives: Drive staff engagement surveys, rewards programs, and annual performance cycles.
2. Budget & Resource Management
- Budget stewardship: Monitor allocations, reconcile work programs with deliverables, and prepare materials for Budget Review Committee submissions.
- Financial oversight: Review team/RM requests (personnel, admin) prior to HOD approval, ensuring fiscal discipline.
3. Knowledge & Operations Support
- Knowledge roadmap: Contribute to the department’s strategic learning agenda and training fund implementation.
- Process innovation: Streamline finance/administration workflows to enhance operational efficiency.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Align RM operations with regional priorities and portfolio management goals.
4. Special Projects & Analysis
- Conduct staffing analyses, draft briefing papers, and support ad hoc assignments (e.g., restructuring, policy reviews).
Qualifications & Competencies
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Economics, Business Administration, or related field (advanced training preferred).
- 8+ years of hands-on experience in:
- HR administration (talent management, recruitment, performance systems).
- Project/budget management (loans/grants/TAs in multilateral settings).
Technical Skills
- ADB expertise: Deep understanding of operational protocols (e.g., work programming, RM coordination).
- Analytical rigor: Ability to synthesize data, draft reports, and present actionable insights.
- Communication: Superior English proficiency (written/spoken).
ADB Competency Framework (TL5)
- Leadership: Acts as a trusted advisor to the HOD.
- Collaboration: Builds consensus across HQ/RMs.
- Innovation: Identifies process improvements.
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About Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), established in 1966 and headquartered in the Philippines, is a multilateral financial institution dedicated to fostering economic growth and reducing poverty across Asia and the Pacific. With 68 member countries, including regional and non-regional powers like Japan, the U.S., and China, ADB provides loans, grants, and technical assistance for infrastructure, climate resilience, education, and healthcare projects.
It prioritizes sustainable development, climate finance, and regional cooperation, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a key player in Asia’s development, ADB has financed major initiatives like the Trans-Asian Highway and renewable energy projects, though it faces criticism over debt sustainability and environmental concerns. Annually, it disburses $20–30 billion, aiming to build a prosperous, inclusive, and resilient Asia-Pacific.
Why choose us
With nearly 60 years of expertise in Asia-Pacific development, ADB combines financial strength, regional knowledge, and innovative solutions to drive sustainable progress. We offer low-interest loans, grants, and technical assistance tailored to each country’s needs—from climate-resilient infrastructure to inclusive social programs. As the region’s premier development institution, we bring together governments, private sector partners, and communities to deliver transformative projects like clean energy grids and smart cities.
Our AAA credit rating ensures responsible financing, while our commitment to transparency and climate action (pledging $100 billion for climate finance by 2030) makes us a trusted partner for impactful change. Choose ADB to be part of Asia’s growth story—where every investment builds a greener, fairer, and more prosperous future.
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