Principal Safeguards Specialist (Social) / 240512
Lead social safeguards in the Office of Safeguards at ADB.
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Overview
Lead social safeguards in the Office of Safeguards at ADB.
You have:
- Experience in social safeguards policy related to land acquisition and resettlement.
- Technical expertise in project preparation and implementation.
- Ability to develop good practice guidance for staff and clients.
- Experience in capacity development and training.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
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 is assigned to the Office of Safeguards (OSFG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
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. The Office of Safeguards has four teams: (i) Policy and Technical Services (OSPT), (ii) Regional Operations Services 1 (OSR1), (iii) Regional Operations Services 2 (OSR2), and (iv) Private Sector/Pacific Operations Services (OSPP).
You will report to the Director and will oversee National Staff and Administrative Staff.
Your Role
As a Principal Safeguard Specialist (Social), you will support the Office of Safeguards (OSFG) in achieving its key result areas for social safeguards, including (i) leading on social safeguard policy related to land acquisition and resettlement; (ii) providing technical advice and support for ADB financed project preparation and implementation; and (iii) developing good practice guidance and supporting capacity development and training for ABB staff, borrowers and clients. You will work within broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients and with supervision for critical tasks.
You will:
Qualifications
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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.
Additional Information
1) Multiple positions at various levels may be filled from this opening.
2) Actual position title and level will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.
3) Location - Initial appointment to ADB Headquarters, Manila, Philippines. Some positions may be outposted or strategically assigned in a Field Office.
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 situation where you had to implement social safeguards on a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your practical experience in applying social safeguards. | Provide a specific example detailing your role and the outcome. |
| How do you handle resistance from stakeholders when implementing safeguard policies? | This question tests your stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure compliance with social safeguards during project execution? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you've developed training materials for capacity building in the past. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience working with clients and communities for social impact assessment. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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