Country Operations Head
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, April 15, 2025
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- Reference Number 250343 Position Level TI3 Department Central and West Asia Department Division Kyrgyz Resident Mission Location Kyrgyz Resident Mission Date Posted Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Closing Date Friday, May 2, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference 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 Country Operations Head is assigned in the Kyrgyz Resident Mission (KYRM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD). You will report to the Country Director (CD), KYRM, with matrix reporting to the Regional Head, Operations Coordination Unit (CWOC) of the CWRD, and will oversee junior team members.
This is open to internal and external applicants.
For internal candidates: Your assignment to KYRM will be immediate unless the selection involves a change in staff category.
For external candidates and newly appointed international staff: You will initially be based at ADB Headquarters in Manila for one year before moving to KYRM.
Your Role
As Country Operations Head, you will assist the CD, KYRM in the sound management of operations. You will coordinate country programming, business planning, quality assurance, and portfolio monitoring and organize the provision of operations services to project teams.
You will:
a. Country Portfolio Management and Programming
- Oversee country portfolio performance review, managing and reporting on sovereign and non-sovereign operations to meet Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Provide strategic guidance on operational issues and ADB policy compliance. Participate in operations and portfolio networks facilitated by CWOC and Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department (PPFD).
b. Work Planning
Support CD, KYRM and the country management team in preparation of the country work program and alignment with regional department KPIs. Be the head of the secretariat to the country management team, supporting the CD to set standard operating procedures for its effective functioning. Organize and advise on the provision of certain operations services (e.g., safeguards, procurement, financial management) and thematic services (e.g., climate change, gender), to ensure support to project teams delivering operations in the country.Capacity Development
Organize and provide operational capacity development to staff and external clients on sovereign operations management. Manage the performance of teams and individuals providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. Provide mentoring to team and individuals and ensure their ongoing learning and development. Undertake other activities as designated by CD, KYRM and Regional Head, CWOC. Coordinate with Regional Heads, CWOC, CWRC, CWPS and Regional Lead Economist.Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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 our Strategy 2030.
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