The position of Senior Project Assistant is assigned to the Türkiye Resident Mission (TURM) within the Central and West Asia Department (CWRD), based at the Resident Mission Office in Ankara, Türkiye. The role reports to the Country Director, TURM and/or designated Technical International Staff. The Senior Project Assistant will provide operational support in coordinating Division-wide activities relating to TURM operations, and executive support to the TURM Country Director and front office activities. Responsibilities include assisting TURM in the recruitment of consultants and preparation of Consultant Management System (CMS) requests and documentation for short-listing and contract variations; assisting with processing of Technical Assistance projects; supporting TURM events, training programs, conferences, and meetings; managing mission logistics for the Country Director including scheduling, travel and visa arrangements, and mission documentation; maintaining liaison with government authorities, development partners, and ADB HQ; arranging office-wide activities including senior visits from HQ; ensuring intra-office communications; managing records for TURM; and translating correspondence and interpreting during meetings with government officials. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, finance, accounting, business administration, other social science or related fields; at least 5 years of relevant work experience, preferably in international agencies; proficiency in standard office software; good understanding of ADB's purpose and operations in Türkiye; proficiency in written and verbal communication in English and Turkish. This is a fixed-term appointment open to internal and external applicants, initially for up to 3 years.
Closing date: 2026-09-16
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply via the ADB careers portal at the job listing URL. This opening is a local staff position, open only to nationals and permanent residents of Türkiye.
https://www.adb.org/careers/260820