Senior) Safeguards Specialist (Environment
Support environmental safeguards for ADB projects and enhance sustainable development.
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Overview
Support environmental safeguards for ADB projects and enhance sustainable development.
You have:
- Experience in environmental safeguards and compliance monitoring.
- Knowledge of ADB's operational policies and procedures.
- Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
- Advanced degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or a related field.
- Willingness to undertake field travel when necessary for project implementation.
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) Safeguards Specialist (Environment) is assigned to the Office of Safeguards (OSFG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
OSFG was established to implement and monitor ADB's safeguards policy and procedures. It supports ADB management operational departments, and parties, including borrowers/clients in delivering development solutions in compliance with ADB's safeguards policy. The Office of Safeguards has four teams: (i) Policy and Technical Services (OSPT), (ii) Regional Operations Services 1 (OSR1), (iii) Regional Operations Services 2 (OSR2), and (iv) Private Sector/Pacific Operations Services (OSPP).
You will report to the Director and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a (Senior) Safeguards Specialist (Environment), you will support the planning and provide operational coordination and technical inputs to ADB projects from across both sovereign and non-sovereign portfolios to ensure compliance with safeguards policies during project preparation and implementation. You will support the successful implementation of projects and contribute to the evaluation, improvement, and sharing of ADB's safeguards policies; and support ADB's goal of poverty reduction and sustainable development and help apply safeguards knowledge to the development of tasks. Your work will involve hands-on implementation of projects, and training staff from developing member countries.
You will:
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
1) Multiple positions at various grades may be filled from this opening.
2) Actual position title and grade will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.
3) Headquarters
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 project where you ensured compliance with environmental safeguards? | We want to assess your practical experience with environmental standards. | Discuss a specific project and detail your role in ensuring compliance. |
| How do you prioritize competing project deadlines and environmental responsibilities? | This question evaluates your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to communicate effectively with stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced in project management and how you resolved it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep yourself updated on changes in environmental regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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