Safeguards Officer

Overview

Support project processing and safeguard implementation for ADB funded projects.

You have:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, social sciences, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in environmental safeguards or project management.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Understanding of ADB's safeguard policies and procedures.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and partners.

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

While the position of Safeguards Officer resides with the Private Sector/Pacific Operations Services (OSPP) within the Office of Safeguards (OSFG), you will be employed locally and assigned to Solomon Islands Pacific Country Office (SOL PLCO) within the Pacific Department (PARD) based at our office in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

You will report to designated International Staff and Senior Officer as applicable.

Your Role

As a Safeguards Officer, you will support project processing and the administration of safeguards implementation for ADB funded projects and technical assistance in Solomon Islands and other Pacific countries. This includes supporting clients to meet ADB's safeguards policy requirements and working with a broad range of partners to strengthen the country's safeguards systems.

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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

This opening is a regional staff position with a local compensation package. It is open to nationals and permanent residents residing in the duty station, Australia, and ADB member countries in the Pacific region such as Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji Islands, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, New Zealand, Palau, Papua New Guinea, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (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. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

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.

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