Senior Gender Officer (Gender Based Violence)

Overview

Provide technical support for advancing ADB's approach to gender-based violence.

You have:

• Proven experience in gender equality and gender-based violence.
• Experience in developing institutional procedures and protocols.
• Experience in capacity development and training.
• Strong 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 of Senior Gender Officer (Gender Based Violence) is assigned to the Gender Equality Division (CCGE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCDD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. CCGE provides technical leadership for gender across ADB operations and knowledge work in line with ADB’s corporate commitments (Strategy 2030 and its 2024 mid-term review). CCGE also has responsibility for rolling out ADB’s approach to addressing sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) risks across operations, in close coordination with the Office for Safeguards (OSFG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the designated International Staff.

Your Role

As a Senior Gender Officer (Gender Based Violence) you will provide technical support for advancing all aspects of ADB’s approach to prevention, mitigation, and response to SEAH in ADB-financed projects, as well as contribute to wider ADB approaches to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) across operations and knowledge. This will include supporting the development of necessary institutional procedures, protocols and/or guidance materials; providing direct operational support to sovereign and nonsovereign project teams; supporting design and delivery of capacity development programs for ADB staff, government partners and private sector clients; supporting the engagement in dialogue with government officials and private sector clients; and supporting collaboration with development partners; and other duties as required. You will collaborate closely with OSFG and other internal stakeholders for the above.

You will:

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)

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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