Principal Operations Coordination Specialist (Environment)

Coordinate and advise on environmental projects to support ADB's mission.

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ADB Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

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Manila (Philippines)

Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 5 Jul 2024 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Coordinate and advise on environmental projects to support ADB's mission.

You have:

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in development or environment-related projects.
Master's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Strong knowledge of climate change and environmental policies.
Ability to engage with various stakeholders, including government agencies and NGOs.
Experience in project management and coordination is preferred.

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Details

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 Operations Coordination Specialist (Environment) is assigned to the Environment team of the Climate Change, Disaster 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 international and national staff who administer and implement environment projects and support project processing for ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs).

Your Role

As a Principal Operations Coordination Specialist (Environment), you will provide advice to and coordinate with other departments across ADB to support the implantation of Operations Priority (OP) 3 and harmonize alignment with other operational priorities, regional departments and sector groups.

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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 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.

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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 challenging project you coordinated and the outcome?	This question assesses your problem-solving skills and ability to overcome obstacles.	Provide a brief overview of the project, your role in it, the challenges faced, and how you successfully navigated them.
How do you prioritize various projects and tasks in your role?	The interviewer wants to understand your organizational and time management skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to work with cross-functional teams. How did you ensure collaboration?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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