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 of Director, Safeguards is assigned to the Office of Safeguards (OSFG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
OSFG was established to implement and monitor ADB's safeguards policy and procedures. It supports ADB management, operational departments, and parties, including borrowers/clients in delivering development solutions in compliance with ADB's safeguards policy. The Office of Safeguards has four teams: (i) Policy and Technical Services, (ii) Regional Operations Services 1, (iii) Regional Operations Services 2, and (iv) Private Sector/Pacific Operations Services.
You will report to Head, OSFG and will oversee Assigned International and Local Staff.
Your Role
As Director, Safeguards, you will provide policy oversight and lead periodic updates of ADB's environmental and social safeguards policy, ensuring that the projects financed by ADB are of a high technical quality and meet best practice international standards. You will provide leadership and technical guidance to staff in relevant environmental and social standards including guidance on policy implementation, knowledge management, staff skills development, sovereign and nonsovereign safeguards integration, capacity-building for ADB developing member countries and private sector clients, and overall portfolio monitoring and reporting.
You will:
You will need:
Master's degree or equivalent in engineering, environmental sciences, environmental economics, social sciences or other related fields; or University degree and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered At least 15 years of relevant professional experience including international work experience in environmental management and environment and social safeguards and capacity development, or related area. Liaise and deal with the Board, Management and senior staff, and with senior officials in client governments, collaborator agencies and civil society. Collaborate and manage teams, ensuring a smooth coordination of tasks, understanding of goals, and execution of projects. Experience communicating complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Managerial Staff grade M1.Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation 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 is a fixed-term appointment for a managerial position, initially for a period of three (3) years, in accordance with para. 3.1(a) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years, allow it to expire, or reengage staff to their most recent technical international grade, [1] to optimally utilize the Staff’s technical skills under either a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Renew or a Fixed-term Appointment with Option to Regularize, with the salary range corresponding to that technical international grade. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including, but not limited to, ADB’s medium- to long-term plans for the organizational unit, the relevance of the staff’s skills to those plans, and the staff’s managerial and behavioral competencies. There is no limit on the number of renewals up to the Normal Retirement Date. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.
[1] This does not apply to external candidates and to candidates who do not have a technical international grade.
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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