Project Coordinator

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 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 its Strategy 2030.

 

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

 

The position is assigned in the PRC Resident Mission (PRCM) within the East Asia Department (EARD). The ADB-PRC Resident Mission (PRCM) was established to assist its Headquarters in the implementation of projects and programs, in project processing, country programming, and economic and sector work. It also coordinates ADB’s activities with other resident diplomatic and donor missions, NGOs, academic institutions, local think tanks, private sector and other members of the civil society.

 

Scope of Work

To provide project analytical work, project coordination and logistic support to private sector operations team based in PRCM, coordinating project meetings, travel arrangements, contacting with the external clients, supporting in missions and other appropriate functions as required. The incumbent will work for both International Staff and National Staff and the performance will be evaluated by the designated International Staff with comments from all staff supported.

 

The contract is subject to performance evaluation review, conducted at midpoint or annually, whichever comes first. The review shall be based on the achievement of assignment specific outputs on time and on budget. Any changes in stated outputs need to be approved by ADB. ADB reserves the right to terminate the contract i) if outputs are not achieved on time and at a quality level acceptable to ADB; ii) services are no longer required or iii) for any other reasons in the interest of the project. Pre-termination of the contract is subject to 2-weeks notice.

 

Detailed Tasks and/or Expected Output

•              Coordinates and arranges appointments, meetings, and travels in accordance with ADB procedures to facilitate project processing and monitoring.

•              Ensures that all project files are properly maintained and updated in accordance with an existing framework for easy retrieval.

•              Performs any other project coordination duties as may be required, such as desk top sector research, retrieving documents for preparation of reports, preparing tables and charts for reports.

Relevant Experience & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree

• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in an international organization

• Good typing skills; good knowledge of stenography preferred but not necessary

• Good computer skills with sound knowledge of common word-processing, excel spreadsheets and graphics software used in ADB

• Able to manage priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices

• Good oral and written communication skills in English

• Able to liaise and work effectively with staff within own work location

• Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member

• Able to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds; good interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to maintain composure under pressure

Publish from 31 Aug to 7 Sept 2023. Indicative salary is CNY13000 to CNY14000 per month.

How to apply:

Please complete this  https://selfservice.adb.org/OA_HTML/adb/xxcrs/jsp/ADBCsrnFwd.jsp?sel=190747

by 7 Sept 2023.