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 Principal Environment Specialist is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to Director, Environment and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Principal Environment Specialist, focused on biodiversity and ecosystem management, you will be responsible for leading one of the key pillars of the Environment team and make contributions to ADB’s Organizational Resilience by providing expert advice, technical support, and strategic guidance on biodiversity and ecosystem management, including conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of biodiversity and natural resources.
You will:
a. Strategic development
b. Technical leadership and support
Lead on the development and implementation of relevant technical assistance related to biodiversity and ecosystem management, and support sector groups and others in developing and implementing related operational programs and projects. Provide technical expertise and work with colleagues to ensure that goals and strategies in biodiversity and ecosystem management are taken up by project teams, and informed by, the best available natural and social science, providing scientific and policy-relevant expertise and promoting innovative research and synthesis of research. Provide technical expertise and work in developing financial mechanisms to scale investments on nature positive projects related to biodiversity and ecosystem management in coordination with the Finance Sector Office, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office, Treasury Department, Office of the General Counsel, and others. This may include biodiversity bonds and credits, Debt for Nature Swap, Sustainability-linked financing and others. Process and implement regional technical assistance projects to promote regional cooperation and deliver global and regional public goods related to the environment. Promote One ADB approach to work in partnership with regional departments, resident missions, sector groups, private sector and other departments to find collaborative solutions to complex development agenda issues to integrate environment. In coordination with results measurement leads, support development of metrics, tracking and reporting frameworks for ADB environmental sustainability projects and strategic program.
c. Knowledge Management
Review, synthesize, and disseminate the most relevant scientific knowledge, and in coordination with knowledge management leads develop knowledge products, services, and partnerships to promote environmentally sustainable growth, environment mainstreaming in ADB operations. Develop capacity development programs and training sessions for project staff and stakeholders on biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable practices. Support the organization and delivery of knowledge sharing/learning events.
d. Partnership
Manage and selectively establish new global/regional partnerships (MDBs, donors, UN agencies, private sector, academia, NGOs/CSOs and other development partners) to enhance ADB and country knowledge and best practices on environment. Provide corporate knowledge support, including reporting, briefing papers, speeches, talking points and support corporate initiatives on the environment.You will need:
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)
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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