Associate Climate Change Officer
Provide technical support for ADB’s climate change agenda
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Overview
Provide technical support for ADB’s climate change agenda
You have:
- At least a Master's degree in environmental science, social science, or related fields.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in climate change or related fields.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work with data.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work collaboratively with different stakeholders.
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
While the position of Associate Climate Change Officer resides with the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), you will be strategically assigned to the office of the Director General (SAOD) within the South Asia Department (SARD) based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to designated international staff and will work closely with climate change staff in CCRE and staff of SARD as well as other relevant departments.
Your Role
As an Associate Climate Change Officer, you will provide technical and operational support to the development, implementation and coordination of ADB’s climate change agenda, working with regional and core team members on upstream analysis, country partnership strategies development and annual country programming, coordinating the activities and outputs of CCRE-CC, compiling and analyzing thematic and sectors information, supporting sectors teams with project design and implementation, and monitoring progress of ongoing thematic and sector work related to climate change.
You will:
a. Country Partnership Strategies and Country Programming
b. Investments, Policies, Strategies and Frameworks
c. Knowledge Generation and Management
d. Operational Support
Qualifications
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)
Additional Information
ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure
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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a project where you had to analyze complex data related to climate change? | This assesses the candidate's technical skills in data analysis and practical experience in the field. | Focus on a specific project, highlight your role, the challenges faced, and the solutions implemented. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when managing multiple country strategies? | This question looks into your organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to collaborate with diverse stakeholders on a climate initiative. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for effective knowledge generation and management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you keep up-to-date with ongoing climate change policies and frameworks. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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