Climate Change Specialist

Overview

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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

The position is assigned in the Climate Team of the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). The CCSD provides leadership in thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position the ADB as the region’s climate bank. CCRE leads the Bank’s work in responding to the growing need for innovative policies, institutions, and investments to lead the region to a low-carbon, climate and disaster resilient future; and supports ADB’s operations to develop and implement climate and disaster resilience projects, integrate disaster risk and climate change considerations into their broader portfolio of projects, and access climate financing.

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Job Purpose

The Climate Change Specialist will support departments across ADB in the monitoring and implementation of climate actions under ADB’s Climate Change Action Plan, 2023–2030 (CCAP) and related activities including the coordination of the Climate Change and Disaster Resilience (CCDRM) community of practice and activities around the Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The position will develop, coordinate, and monitor programs, tools, and investments to support economically efficient climate-resilient and low-carbon development in ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs).

The position will also support internal analytical and strategic initiatives in the context of the CCAP and in support of the CCDRM community of practice and other bank-wide climate initiatives to further embed climate action across operations to achieve ADB’s climate ambition and to further strengthen ADB’s position as the regional climate bank. The position will promote multilateral and regional cooperation, particularly through partnerships and networks on climate change including activities around ADB’s engagement in the Annual UNFCCC COP. The incumbent will report to Director, Climate Change, CCRE and will supervise administrative staff and national staff.

Responsibilities

Monitoring of the CCAP implementation

Coordinating and supporting the CCDRM community of practice

Supporting strategic climate initiatives, knowledge generation and sharing

Providing operational advice and support

Supervising staff

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS4.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.