Senior Climate Change Specialist (Water)

Overview

Lead initiatives on climate adaptation in the water sector.

You have:

• Experience in developing and implementing climate adaptation strategies in the water sector.
• Strong understanding of water infrastructure projects.
• Ability to analyze data and provide assessments for investment decisions.

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 Senior Climate Change Specialist (Water) is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment (CCRE) Cluster within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, Climate Change and will oversee national and administrative staff.

Your Role

As a Senior Climate Change Specialist (Water), you will play a leading role in the development and deployment of ADB’s institutional approach and strategies on climate adaptation in the context of water sector infrastructures such as water supply, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), hydropower, irrigated agriculture, urban drainage, water resources management and flood management; provide support to Sector Groups with up-to-date and accurate information, analysis, and assessments needed to make the case for increasing investments in climate change and resilience in the water sector; provide support in strengthening institutions, knowledge and capacity for implementing resilient water operations.

You will:

Strategy and Planning

Operational Support

Knowledge Sharing

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)

Additional Information

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 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 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.

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