Safeguards Specialist

Provide advice and ensure compliance with safeguards policy in projects

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Manila (Philippines)

Application deadline 1 year ago: Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide advice and ensure compliance with safeguards policy in projects

You have:

Provide advice on safeguard policy issues
Undertake environmental and social due diligence
Provide inputs to projects to ensure compliance
Train staff from developing member countries
Experience in implementing safeguards in projects

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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 Safeguards Specialist 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 ADB management operational departments, and 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 supervise junior team members..

Your Role

As a Safeguards Specialist, you will provide advice on safeguard policy issues, undertake environmental and social due diligence and provide inputs to projects to ensure compliance with ADB's safeguard procedures during project preparation and implementation. Your work will involve hands-on implementation of projects, and training staff from developing member countries

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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.

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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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a project where you ensured compliance with safeguard policies?	This assesses your practical experience and understanding of the safeguard processes.	Provide a concise overview of the project, your specific role, and the safeguards implemented.
How do you approach training team members on safeguard policies?	The interviewer is looking for your training methods and communication skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced in environmental and social due diligence?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay updated on international safeguard policies?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to give difficult feedback regarding a project’s compliance status.	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.