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 a medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.

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 to the Gender Equality Division (CCGE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD provides leadership in thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position the ADB as the region’s climate bank. CCGE is responsible for leading all aspects of the Bank’s operational, knowledge and partnerships work on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, ensuring implementation of Strategy 2030’s Operational Plan for Priority 2: Accelerating Progress in Gender Equality in Asia and the Pacific (OP2) under the auspices of ADB's Policy on Gender and Development.

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 DMC clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions.

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Job Purpose

The Gender Knowledge Management Officer provides technical and coordination support to CCGE by supporting and facilitating the broad spectrum of knowledge management across CCGE, which straddles operational support, innovative knowledge products, technical assistance, capacity development, external partnerships, associated briefing, and other duties as required. The incumbent will report to the Director, Gender Equality or designated international staff, and collaborate across CCGE.

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you improved gender equality outcomes?	This assesses your practical experience and effectiveness in implementing gender-focused initiatives.	Highlight specific outcomes and metrics that demonstrate impact.
How do you approach knowledge management in gender initiatives?	This question evaluates your understanding of knowledge management frameworks and their application in gender contexts.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to foster partnerships for gender equality?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you've contributed to capacity development on gender issues.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in promoting gender equality, and how did you overcome them?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.