Senior Social Development Officer

Overview

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.

The position is assigned in The Office of Safeguards (OSFG). OSFG was established to implement and monitor ADB’s safeguards policy and procedures. It advises and supports ADB management, operational departments, and relevant 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, (ii) Regional Operations Services 1, (iii) Regional Operations Services 2, and (iv) Private Sector/Pacific Operations Services.

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Job Purpose

The Senior Social Development Officer will contribute to promoting the implementation of ADB’s environmental and social safeguards, including the implementation of the ADB Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) as well as future policy developments. The incumbent will support the development and implementation of policies, guidance, and good practices on social safeguards in ADB operations. He/She will be responsible for providing technical support to project teams and conducting review and monitoring of projects against ADB policy requirements for land acquisition, involuntary resettlement, Indigenous Peoples, as well as other related social safeguard issues. The incumbent will report to the Director, Policy and Technical Services in the Office of Safeguards, and will supervise administrative staff, on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for NS3.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.