Carbon Finance Officer
Join our mission to foster prosperity in Asia.
Overview
Join our mission to foster prosperity in Asia.
You have:
- You will provide technical, operational, and coordination support for CCRE’s carbon finance activities.
- Ensure synergies across multi-disciplinary teams.
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 Carbon Finance Officer is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila.
You will report to the Senior Director, CCRE and work closely with designated international staff from CCRE and also closely work with the Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership (OMDP) and other departments leading to the implementation of carbon finance projects and programs in ADB.
Your Role
As a Carbon Finance Officer, you will provide technical, operational, and coordination support for CCRE’s carbon finance activities, including ensuring synergies across multi-disciplinary teams.
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
This is a re-advertisement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to resubmit an application. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this
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This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
Selected applicants will be subject to a one-year probationary period.
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff’s particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff’s performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
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.
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Potential interview questions
| How will you contribute to alleviating poverty and promoting sustainable development in Asia? | This question seeks to understand your motivation and capability to align with ADB's mission. | Discuss specific experiences related to poverty alleviation or sustainable projects you've worked on. |
| Can you give an example of how you've worked effectively with a multidisciplinary team? | The interviewer wants to gauge your teamwork skills and ability to collaborate across various fields. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What technical skills do you have that will enhance the carbon finance activities at ADB? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging operational issue you've faced and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated on developments in climate finance? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you believe are the key factors for success in implementing carbon finance projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach building partnerships for carbon finance initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you describe a time when you had to communicate complex information to a non-expert audience? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |