Associate Operations Officer

The Associate Operations Officer will support the Poverty and Social Analysis team in portfolio management, social inclusion initiatives, budget preparation and monitoring, project processing related to TA projects, and knowledge management. The role involves analytical and technical support for social development operations and broader fragility and engagement mandates within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical and technical support for the implementation, monitoring, and reporting on ADB’s PSA and DI operations, including technical assistance (TA) program and portfolio.
• Lead budget management, including contracts and disbursements, expense monitoring, forecasting, and reporting to ensure efficient resource use.
• Ensure accurate transactions and compliance with ADB policies and guide junior staff to maintain high-quality financial practices.
• Lead the analysis of PSA and DI portfolio performance, undertake poverty and social analysis and broader social inclusion administration tasks and provide guidance to other members of the team as needed.
• Develop and maintain a database of key poverty reduction and inclusion performance indicators and project administration issues.
• Manage ongoing validation and tracking of ADB Corporate Results Framework (CRF) poverty reduction and inclusiveness indicators.
• Lead and contribute to the analysis and review of PSA team reports, providing inputs to corporate documents, specifically in relation to the work on poverty reduction and inclusion.
• Plan and lead the design and implementation of capacity-building and knowledge-sharing programs for ADB staff and representatives from ADB’s developing member countries.
• Prepare briefing notes, presentation materials, thematic websites, including related discussion boards, social media, thematic libraries, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences/development studies, or related disciplines, preferably with advanced training.
• At least 5 years of work experience in portfolio management, project administration, budget preparation/monitoring, and/or project processing activities related to loans and TA projects.
• Familiar with good industry practices and guidelines within area of expertise.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills.
• Extensive understanding of ADB procedures and practices related to TA and loan/grant project processing and administration, including safeguards compliance.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Proficiency with computer-based applications.

Skills

• Portfolio Management
• Project Administration
• Budget Preparation
• Budget Monitoring
• Project processing
• Loan Project Management
• Technical Assistance Management
• Safeguarding Compliance
• ADB Operations
• Social Development Operations
• Social Inclusion
• Knowledge Management
• Analytical Skills
• Intercultural Skills
• Computer-based Applications

Languages

English