Senior Operations Officer (ETM Partnership Trust Fund)

Overview

Support the implementation of ADB's Energy Transition Mechanism for sustainable development.

You have:

• Experience in project management within the energy sector is highly desirable.
• Strong background in financial management within international organizations is necessary.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and donor communication is required.
• Knowledge in compliance and regulatory standards in the energy sector is needed.
• Must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.

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 Senior Operations Officer (ETM Partnership Trust Fund) is assigned to the Energy Sector Group (SG-ENE) within the Sectors Group (SG). SG aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients. The SG, which is comprised of seven sector offices, delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.

SG-ENE leads ADB’s energy sector operations. The office manages policy development oversight of strategy implementation, knowledge management, budget management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the energy sector. SG-ENE is also responsible for implementing ADB corporate initiatives in the: Emerging Areas, Energy Transition, and partnering with the G7 countries, on the G7-led Energy Transition Mechanism and Partnership (ETMP) programs, in select countries.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Senior Energy Specialist (ETM Partnership Trust Fund).

Your Role As a Senior Operations Officer (ETM Partnership Trust Fund), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the implementation of ADB’s Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM), with a focus on the Energy Transition Mechanism Partnership Trust Fund (ETMPTF). You will provide technical and operational support to the ETMPTF team, not only executing tasks but also contributing to the strategic direction of the fund. Your responsibilities will span fund administration, pipeline development and project monitoring, donor relations, resource mobilization, and knowledge management. You will also collaborate and liaise with relevant ADB professional and support staff and consultants, including the broader ETM team and the CEFPF secretariat, on matters related to ETMPTF administration. Your proactive approach will be essential in identifying potential challenges, contributing to strategy development, and supporting the overall effectiveness of the ETMPTF.

You will:

A. Development and Implementation

B. Financial Management

C. Compliance and Monitoring

D. Reporting and Communication

E. Stakeholder Engagement

F. Pipeline Development and Monitoring

G. Donor Communications and Resource Mobilization

H. Knowledge Management and External Relations

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)

Additional Information

ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of two (2) 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 funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.

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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