Senior Project Officer

Overview

Lead and manage projects in agriculture and rural development to promote sustainability

You have:

• Substantial and diverse experience in project management related to agriculture, food, nature, and rural development.
• Proven ability in portfolio management related to climate adaptive projects.
• Expertise in climate adaptive water resource management including flood risk management.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement in project settings.
• Familiarity with nature-based solutions for integrated water resource management.

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 Project Officer is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development (AFNR) Sector Office (SG-AFNR) within the Sectors Group (SG). You will be based at the Nepal Resident Mission (NRM).

You will report to the Sector Director (SD) or designated International Staff in the SG-AFNR. You will have a matrix reporting to the Country Director (CD), NRM or designated International Staff and will oversee administrative staff within the division.

Your Role

As a Senior Project Officer (AFNR), you will contribute to the NRM by supporting and/or leading loan/technical assistance (TA) processing and administration, portfolio management, sector work, and other general sector activities, with focus on climate adaptive and integrated water resources management, including flood risk management, dams development and irrigation modernization. It will include more holistic approaches with regards to integration of climate impacts and nature conservation, such as nature-based solutions. At this level, you are expected to take the leading accountabilities to the position and should be able to demonstrate thorough substantial and diverse experience, the ability to undertake a variety of assignments, and to work independently or with a team under minimal supervision.

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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.

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 all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Nepal.

This is a fixed term appointment with an 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. 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 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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