Principal Environment Specialist
Lead biodiversity and ecosystem management initiatives, providing strategic guidance and expert advice.
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Overview
Lead biodiversity and ecosystem management initiatives, providing strategic guidance and expert advice.
You have:
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in biodiversity and ecosystem management.
- Advanced degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or related field.
- Strong understanding of the climate change agenda and commitment to sustainable development.
- Experience in managing teams and working with diverse 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 Principal Environment Specialist 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 Director, Environment and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Principal Environment Specialist, focused on biodiversity and ecosystem management, you will be responsible for leading one of the key pillars of the Environment team and make contributions to ADB’s Organizational Resilience by providing expert advice, technical support, and strategic guidance on biodiversity and ecosystem management, including conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of biodiversity and natural resources.
You will:
a. Strategic development
b. Technical leadership and support
c. Knowledge Management
d. Partnership
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 describe a project where you led a team in biodiversity management? | This question helps assess your leadership experience and ability to manage biodiversity projects. | Provide specific details about your role and the outcomes of the project. |
| How do you approach integrating biodiversity considerations into development projects? | The interviewer is interested in your strategic thinking towards sustainable development. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you used to build partnerships in the field of environmental management? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Share a time when you had to overcome resistance to a biodiversity initiative. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What is your experience with climate change policy and its implications on biodiversity? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you detail your experience with knowledge management in environmental projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your approach to technical leadership in environmental projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in biodiversity conservation and how did you address them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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