Climate Change Officer

Provide technical support for climate change initiatives in Asia.

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Overview

Provide technical support for climate change initiatives in Asia.

You have:

  • Provide technical support for climate change agenda implementation.
  • Conduct upstream analysis and support country partnership strategy.
  • Coordinate activities and outputs of CCRE-Climate Change.
  • Compile and analyze thematic and sector information.
  • Monitor progress of ongoing thematic and sector work related to climate change.

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 Climate Change Officer 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 the Director, Climate Change and will work closely with climate change staff in CCRE and staff of relevant departments.

Your Role

As a Climate Change Officer, you will provide technical support to the development, implementation and coordination of ADB’s climate change agenda, working with regional or core team members on upstream analysis, country partnership strategy development and annual programming, coordinating the activities and outputs of CCRE-Climate Change, compiling and analyzing thematic and sector information, supporting sector teams with project design and implementation, and monitoring progress of ongoing thematic and sector work related to climate change.

You will:

a. Country partnership strategy and country programming

b. Investments, Policies, Strategies and Frameworks

c. Knowledge Generation and Management

d. Administrative 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

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This position has been created as part of the Workforce Rebalancing Framework, which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADB’s technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADB’s policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with developing member country clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts in the advertised area(s) with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions. Staff may undertake short-term assignments in other groups, departments or offices only when the expertise in the advertised area(s) is needed by those groups, departments or offices.

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 successfully managed a project related to climate change? The interviewer wants to understand your project management skills and experience in climate change. Provide an example demonstrating your ability to lead and manage projects effectively.
How do you approach developing a country partnership strategy? The interviewer seeks insight into your strategic thinking and planning abilities. Pro members can see the explanation.
Explain how you handle conflicting priorities in project work. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods have you used for knowledge generation and management in your previous roles? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you needed to collaborate with different departments to achieve a goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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