Senior Programs Assistant

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Description

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As a Senior Programs Assistant, you will provide statistical, analytical and administrative support for country programming and economic and sector work, including assistance in maintaining a database relevant to ADB operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ADB country programming and economic missions, and develop a database on country operations, including, among others, analysis of sector/subsector allocation and strategic development objectives for ADB loan and technical assistance (TA) operations
• Participate in in-country sector coordination meetings, take minutes of meetings and facilitate inter-agency coordination·
• Help maintain quality control on the loan and TA profiles and develop a database on country operations
• Assist in developing sector intelligence in the areas relevant to ADB’s operations
• Liaise with concerned Government agencies on the processing status for loans and TAs·
• Assist in maintaining and updating a results management database and policy related information·
• Assist in monitoring socio-economic trends and government policy developments· Assist with preparation of results related policy papers and technical notes.
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of information on the ADB’s operations in the Resident Mission to concerned agencies and the general public.
• Assist in preparing press releases, newsletters and other publications.
• Assist in project processing missions of assigned projects by providing sector information as required and following up pending issues·
• Provide support in implementation of assigned projects by providing administrative support which includes recruitment of consultants, organizing tripartite meeting, and preparing relevant correspondence·
• Assist in monitoring the progress of assigned projects, participate in review missions as requested, analyze project issues, and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Participate in preparing briefing papers for ADB missions to the RM involving senior staff and management·
• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in your incumbent’s workplan.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or similar area; preferably advanced university degree.
• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level.

Work Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience; experience in international agencies will be preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of common office information technology (word-processing, spreadsheets and graphics, PowerPoint and web browsing) and search engines.
• Experience performing structured tasks such as transactions, research, or analysis, based on defined procedures and guidance.
• Experience conducting cost-benefit analysis to support decision-making.
• Experience in report-writing and communicating in English and the national language
• Experience coordinating with government counterparts and collaborating with colleagues across departments or sectors.
• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/250399

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