ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
VACANCY
Senior Operations Officer (for Samoa/Tonga Pacific Country Office)
SPSO was established in 2004 and is responsible for maintaining client relations, country programming, coordination with development partners, and portfolio management across sectors for the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu. SPSO is also providing oversight for the administrative, financial, and country operations in the five pacific country offices in the South Pacific, including SAM PCO and TON PCO.
Description of Responsibilities
As a Senior Operations Officer, you will support the Regional Director SPSO, in the sound technical and operational management of ADB-financed operations and related technical assistance (TA) for a PCO under SPSO. You will provide technical expertise in project management, coordinate daily operations oversight, and support quality assurance and portfolio management. You will participate in relevant development partner coordination activities related to project investments and facilitate capacity development and knowledge capture around project management issues. You will work with relevant project officers and sector and thematic divisions, country management team, and PARD Management. You will report to the Regional Director, SPSO and will work with the Country Operations Head (COH) and may supervise junior team members.
Selection Criteria
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, planning, or related disciplines; preferably with a master's degree or equivalent in a related field, or certification in project management or similar area.
- At least 8 years of relevant project management experience supporting large-scale infrastructure projects, including at least 4 years of supervisory experience. Experience across more than one infrastructure sectors is preferred.
- Sound understanding of ADB's, or similar multilateral development banks' or funding partners' procedures and practices related to TA and loan/grant project processing and administration is desirable.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously, including planning, prioritization, and coordination of tasks.
- Strong experience in drafting reports, correspondence, and presentations, and communicating effectively in English.
- Experience engaging and managing stakeholders and working effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Experience working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience in proactively identifying work challenges and proposing practical solutions.
ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting inclusive, resilient, and sustainable growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives, build quality infrastructure, and safeguard our planet. Founded in 1966, ADB is headquartered in Manila and owned by 69 members—50 from the region.
This vacancy is a local staff position with local remuneration package. It is open only to nationals and permanent residents of Samoa and Tonga. The position is a 3-year fixed term appointment with option to renew. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package applicable to local staff. While the position advertised is for the Pacific Subregional Office (PCO) in Suva, Fiji (SPSO), ADB staff may be required to serve in any location outside the Resident Mission at the discretion of Management.
To apply, visit:
https://www.adb.org/careers/260372
Deadline for applications is 5 May 2026.
ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.
Vacancy Reference Number: 260372
ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK
www.adb.org
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