Senior) Principal Labor Economist (Green Jobs
Lead economic analysis to promote green jobs and sustainable development in Asia.
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Overview
Lead economic analysis to promote green jobs and sustainable development in Asia.
You have:
- At least 10 years of relevant experience in economic research, public policy, or related fields.
- Advanced degree in economics, social sciences, or related fields.
- Proficiency in English, with knowledge of languages used in ADB's regional member countries being an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as experience in managing complex projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse stakeholders including government officials and development partners.
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) Principal Labor Economist (Green Jobs) is assigned to the Human and Social Development Sector Office, Sectors Group (SG-HSD). The SG-HSD was established to deliver impactful sector policy dialogue, initiatives, and solutions that advance ADB’s strategic agenda in the region and with ADB’s clients in the human and social development sectors (education, health, and social protection and in broader social development initiatives). The SG-HSD has four responsibilities:(i) conceptualize, process, and administer lending, grant, and technical assistance (TA) operations and deliver knowledge services to ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs) ; (ii) develop and deliver knowledge services and products to ADB’s developing member countries (DMCS); (iii) support regional departments and resident missions in regional and country engagement, lead technical work on sector diagnostics and road maps, and contribute to business development efforts, and (iv) ensure ADB’s technical leadership externally and internally.
The SG-HSD has three regional and three practice teams: (i) the Central, West and East Asia regional team; (ii) the Southeast Asia and Pacific regional team; (iii) the South Asia regional team; (iv) the education practice team; (v) the health practice team; and (vi) the social development practice team.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the designated Director, SG-HSD or the Senior Director and will oversee national staff and administrative staff.
****Your Role****
As a (Senior) Principal Labor Economist (Green Jobs), you will work with any of the six teams and the office of the Senior Director, in accordance with your qualifications, business requirements, and career preferences and goals, in the spirit of ADB’s new operating model. Priority responsibilities will be to identify, develop, implement, and administer loans, grants, and TA, and deliver knowledge products and services in social protection in ADB DMCs. Other responsibilities may include coordinating multi-sector initiatives across HSD teams and working groups and other sector offices.
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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..
Additional Information
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (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. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. 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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you led a complex project with multiple stakeholders? | This question gauges your project management and stakeholder engagement skills based on real experience. | Highlight a specific project, your role, the challenges faced, how you navigated them and the successful outcome. |
| What strategies would you implement to encourage green job creation in developing member countries? | The interviewer wants to understand your strategic thinking and knowledge of economic policy related to green jobs. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the sustainability of a project after the initial funding is complete? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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