Gender Specialist
Provide technical support for gender equality initiatives.
Overview
Provide technical support for gender equality initiatives.
You have:
- Experience in the field of gender equality and women's empowerment, including policy analysis and development.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
- Familiarity with ADB policies and operations in sustainable development and gender issues.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural environment with a diverse group of stakeholders.
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 Gender Specialist is assigned to the Gender Equality Division (CCGE) 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, Philippines.
You will report to the Director, Gender Equality and will oversee Junior team members.
Your Role
As a Gender Specialist, you will provide technical and coordination support contributing to the implementation of ADB’s long-term corporate strategy (Strategy 2030) and its mid-term review which recognizes need for closing gender gaps and women’s empowerment under the resilience and empowerment strategic focus area. This will straddle the broad spectrum of CCGE operational support across a wide range of sectors, technical assistance, innovative knowledge work and events, capacity development, collaboration with external partners, and other duties as assigned.
You will:
Policy and Systems
Project Preparation and Administration:
Partnerships, Knowledge and Capacity Building
Management 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)
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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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.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you share an example of a policy you developed that promoted gender equality? | The interviewer wants to gauge your experience in developing impactful gender policies. | Discuss a specific policy, the context, the steps you took, and the outcomes it achieved. |
| Describe a successful partnership you built to support gender initiatives. | This question assesses your ability to collaborate and develop strategic partnerships. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach the challenge of gender gap analysis in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you recommend for closing gender gaps in South Asia? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example where you overcame a significant challenge while promoting gender equality? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that projects you oversee are inclusive of gender perspectives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does data play in your work on gender equality? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are the key metrics you use to evaluate the success of gender equality initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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