Senior Food and Nutrition Specialist
Contribute to nutrition and food policy development and oversee project implementation.
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Overview
Contribute to nutrition and food policy development and oversee project implementation.
You have:
- Minimum 10 years of experience in relevant fields.
- Advanced degree in nutrition, agriculture, public policy, or related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in formulating nutrition-related policies.
- Ability to work in multicultural environments and engage with diverse stakeholders.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of other languages is a plus.
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 Food and Nutrition Specialist is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Director, SG-AFNR, will collaborate closely with colleagues from the Regional Departments and other Sector Offices, and will oversee National Staff and Administrative Staff.
Your Role
As a Senior Food and Nutrition Specialist, you will contribute and lead in (i) formulating and articulating policy and strategies on nutrition and its nexus of food, nutrition, health, biodiversity, and/or climate change and (ii) developing, processing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, technical assistance (TA) projects in those areas. The position will lead in identifying the emerging areas in the AFNR sector investment opportunities and introduce innovative and effective solutions related to nutrition and its nexus and identify appropriate modalities for ADB’s assistance in developing member countries (DMCs).
This role may be designated to lead the portfolio management and be responsible for project reviews to ensure effective implementation, attainment of project and sector/subsector results, and development impact. You will provide oversight and guidance to project teams, specifically in areas of project implementation and development effectiveness, in designing, and processing of loans, grants, technical assistance (TA) projects.
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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.
● 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)
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..
This position is part of the Expert Pool Program, created to strengthen ADB’s internal expertise in key operational areas by acquiring updated and niche expertise in priority areas.
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 time when you developed a policy related to nutrition? | This question assesses your experience in policy development and your ability to drive impactful change. | Provide a specific example of the policy, the process you used, and the outcome. |
| How do you approach stakeholder engagement in project management? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategies for collaboration among diverse groups. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What innovative solutions have you introduced in your past roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with nutrition-related regulations in projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in implementing nutrition programs, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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