Associate Social Development Officer (Gender and Development)
Join ADB to support gender mainstreaming in private sector projects
Overview
Join ADB to support gender mainstreaming in private sector projects
You have:
- Experience in supporting private sector projects for gender equality integration.
- Knowledge of ADB gender policies, strategies, guidelines, and processes.
- Experience in consultations and engagement with various stakeholders.
- Ability to develop knowledge products and facilitate related events.
- Willingness to support technical assistance projects.
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 Associate Social Development Officer (Gender and Development) resides in the Gender Equality Division (CCGE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), in our ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will be assigned to primarily support gender mainstreaming in private sector operations. You will report to designated international staff and may oversee consultants.
Your Role
As an Associate Social Development Officer (Gender and Development), you will (i) support private sector projects to effectively mainstream gender equality into design, implementation and evaluation, in line with ADB gender policies, strategies, guidelines and processes; (ii) contribute to consultations and engagement with the client companies, development partners, civil society and other relevant stakeholders in relation to private sector projects; (iii) support technical assistance (TA) projects on gender equality and private sector; and (iii) support development of knowledge products and events on related topics.
You will:
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 68 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.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you effectively integrated gender considerations into a project? | This question assesses your practical experience with gender integration in projects. | Provide specific examples of projects where you successfully implemented gender considerations. |
| How do you approach stakeholder engagement in gender development projects? | The interviewer wants to know your methods for involving stakeholders. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think are the most important policies for ensuring gender equality in development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenge you've faced in promoting gender equality and how you addressed it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you measure the success of gender mainstreaming efforts in a project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |