Senior) Infrastructure Specialist (Innovation and Green Finance
Support development of green finance initiatives in Asia.
Overview
Support development of green finance initiatives in Asia.
You have:
- Experience in implementing innovative finance projects for sustainable development.
- Knowledge of green finance initiatives and programs.
- Ability to manage and supervise staff and consultants.
- Strong communication and presentation skills to represent ADB.
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) Infrastructure Specialist (Innovation and Green Finance) is assigned to the Green Finance Hub (SGFH) within the Southeast Asia Regional Department (SERD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Head, SGFH, and will supervise National and Administrative Staff and/or consultants.
Your Role
The (Senior) Infrastructure Specialist (Innovation and Green Finance) will support the development of the SERD Green Finance Hub in four critical areas: (i) implementation of the ASEAN Catalytic Green Finance Facility (ACGF); (ii) origination of innovative project pipelines (in close discussion and coordination with PSOD for private sector projects) and implementation of select sovereign projects; (iii) development of innovative of structured finance capacity building programs for internal and external clients; and (iv) development of the innovative country programs, policies and project concepts including a climate/green finance focus.
In all these, the (Senior) Specialist is expected to support the Hub in management of technical assistance sources, work closely with SERD sector and country teams, represent ADB internal and external events, and explore areas for collaboration with other ADB departments including PSOD, OMDP, SPD, TD, and OGC.
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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.
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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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time you successfully managed a project in the field of green finance? | This question assesses your project management skills and experience in green finance. | Provide detailed context, your specific actions, and the outcome of the project. |
| How have you engaged stakeholders in your previous projects? | The interviewer is looking for your skills in stakeholder engagement and communication. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What innovative financing solutions have you developed or utilized in past roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with capacity-building programs. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced when implementing sustainable finance projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |