Senior Operations Assistant

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Job Description

The Senior Operations Assistant will provide administrative support to activities overseen by CCRE DRM Team, particularly supporting policy- and strategy-related work, technical assistance (TA) processing and implementation, data collection and consolidation, events organization, knowledge production and dissemination, and coordination of other DRM activities as may be required. The incumbent will report primarily to designated International Staff and/or Senior National Staff.
Responsibilities:
Administrative Support:

Provides day-to-day administrative support to the DRM team, including, but not limited to, preparing and distributing routine correspondences and memos; providing efficient reception services and dealing with inquiries in a timely manner; arranging meetings and events; managing business travel arrangements; and maintaining an organized and updated electronic filing system in SharePoint.

Support to Policy- and Strategy-related Work:

Coordinates and monitors processing of policy- and strategy-related documents, timely reporting emerging issues to relevant staff.
Supports the arrangement of DRM consultations and high-level events/activities related to the implementation of ADB’s disaster and emergency assistance policy.
Contributes to the preparation of DRM-related reports, briefing notes, presentation materials, speeches, and other materials through data research and consolidation, document editing, and dissemination.

Support to Technical Assistance (TA) Processing and Administration:

Supports TA processing by ensuring proper formatting of documents, coordinating the document review process and consolidation of feedback, monitoring TA processing schedule and updating project records in ADB systems (eOperations), and coordinating the finalization of TA documents (editing, securing clearances/endorsements) and TA approval (Management Approval System).
Assists in TA administration and implementation including in monitoring budget, drafting memos and correspondences; consultant recruitment and contract management; processing TA closure and completion report; and keeping TA record updated in eOps and similar databases/platforms.
Communicates within ADB and externally regarding TA administration and TA activities.

Knowledge Management

Performs background research and analysis, as required, to support the preparation of DRM knowledge products and coordinates the publishing and dissemination of these materials, including systematically documenting the resources for easy retrieval.
Supports the organization of DRM-related trainings and events including in budget preparation, logistical arrangement, engagement of resource persons, dissemination of activity information, and coordination with internal and external participants, in line with protocol and communications-related requirements as needed.
Performs other duties as may be assigned and reflected in the incumbent’s work plan.

Qualifications:
Relevant Experience & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business Administration, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Management, Social Sciences, or other relevant discipline
At least 5 years of relevant professional experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and sound data management skills
Thorough understanding of the role and function of the division/office/department and a good general understanding of the organization’s purpose
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Good working knowledge of ADB’s procedures, formats and standards relevant in the performance of assigned work, including the use of Sharepoint
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for AS5

Source: https://www.adb.org/careers/240114

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