Environment Officer (Safeguards)

IMPORTANT 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. . After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB’s overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources

This vacancy is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Timor-Leste.

This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

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 Office of Safeguards (OSFG) but will be strategically placed in the Timor-Leste Resident Mission (TLRM) within the Southeast Asia Department (SERD). OSFG was established to implement and monitor ADB’s safeguards policy and procedures. It advises and supports ADB management, operational departments, and relevant parties, including borrowers/clients in delivering development solutions in compliance with ADB’s safeguards policy.

SERD is responsible for maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in the Southeast Asian region. TLRM is responsible for country partnership and strategy, policy dialogue and client relationship, business development, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance processing and administration in Timor-Leste.

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Job Purpose

The Environment Officer (Safeguards) will support and coordinate the planning and development of ADB's environment safeguards policies; lead and provide operational coordination and specific inputs to ADB projects to ensure compliance with safeguards policies during project preparation and implementation; contribute to the evaluation, improvement, and dissemination of ADB’s safeguards policies and support ADB’s goal of poverty reduction and sustainable development and provide assistance as needed for applying safeguards knowledge to the development of tasks.

The position will report to the Director, OSFG and/or designated International Staff, and operationally to the Regional Unit Head who will both provide supervisory inputs to the incumbent’s annual workplan and performance review.

Responsibilities

Overall Coordination

Safeguard Policy Compliance Monitoring

Capacity Building

Policy Review and Knowledge Sharing

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

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.

This vacancy is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Timor-Leste.

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.