Operations Analyst

Job Vacancy | Thursday, April 10, 2025

Reference Number	250283
Position Level	TL3
Department	South Asia Department
Division	Bangladesh Resident Mission
Location	Bangladesh Resident Mission
Date Posted	Thursday, April 10, 2025
Closing Date	Friday, April 25, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact 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 is assigned in the Bangladesh Resident Mission (BRM) of the South Asia Department (SARD). SARD maintains client relations and delivers ADB assistance to countries in the South Asia region. You will be based at our Resident Mission Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

You will report to the designated international staff and officer.

Your Role

As an Operations Analyst, you will provide analytical and statistical support to portfolio management and country programming. As part of the BRM operations team, you will help project teams in identifying and addressing challenges that are specific to the country’s system and conditions.

You will:

Compile statistical data and support in data analysis for Country Portfolio Performance, Tripartite Portfolio Review meeting process and planned lending and Technical Assistance (TA) projects/programs , and prepare the annual Bangladesh Portfolio Performance Report, briefing papers, reports, meeting minutes, workshops.
Assist the Country Operations team in the annual contract award and disbursement projections and monitoring targets.
Support in maintaining updated information on development partners profile, and in organizing coordination meetings and taking minutes of such meetings.
Support in collecting and preparing relevant data related to programming and portfolio management.
Help process TAs and implementation of projects, if required, by participating in the missions and ADB system approvals.
Support in developing and enhancing monitoring and quality assurance tools (spreadsheets, checklists, project briefing sheets, databases, consultant and contractor management systems), conduct testing and verification, and support in rollout.
Support in monitoring physical progress of project, participate and provide analytical support in missions and support procurement process and disbursement management.
Facilitate compliance of quarterly, semi-annual and annual reporting, preparation of project completion reports. Facilitate regular project updates in ADB systems.
Support in implementation of assigned TAs with recruitment and management of consultants and preparing relevant correspondence and contract variations.
Support with the implementation and review of the works relating to Country Partnership Strategy.
Perform any other tasks as required and reflected in your workplan.

Qualifications

You will need:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, social science, public policy and management or related fields.
At least 5 years of relevant work experience; related experience in international agencies similar to ADB is desirable.
Demonstrated understanding of international development agencies’ operational processes.
Demonstrated good analytical thinking with the ability to make casual links to project challenges, and to suggest solutions and appropriate actions.
Proficiency in operating Microsoft programs in Excel and its various function keys to managing analytical spreadsheets, graphics, and database applications.
Proficiency in the use of IT and AI tools for data management and operation support.
Ability to work collaboratively across ADB, engage with external partners, and navigate diverse cultural contexts.
Excellent proficiency in oral and written English communications.
Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL3.

Benefits

ADB offers a great compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

Paid leave (including parental)
Medical and health benefits
Life and other insurance plans
Staff development
Retirement plan
Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Bangladesh.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

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 its Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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