Senior Social Development Officer (Civil Society and Participation)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This is a fixed term appointment with 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. After the initial fixed period, ADB has the option to renew the appointment for up to three years or allow it to expire. This decision is based on ADB’s overall interest in retaining the skills and experience of the staff for medium-term work program within the respective group, department, or office, while considering the availability of funding sources.

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 to the NGO and Civil Society Center (NGOC) under the Fragility and Engagement Division (CCFE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD provides leadership in thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position the ADB as the region’s climate bank. NGOC is committed to strengthening ADB’s engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs). CSOs bring unique strengths and specialized knowledge of their communities, sectors, and constituencies and are an invaluable ally in the fight against climate change and poverty reduction. Working with CSOs helps ADB and its developing member countries (DMCs) deliver stronger development outcomes. NGOC coordinates, leads, and builds capacity of ADB’s extended network of staff in Manila headquarters and resident missions to ensure quality and proactive engagement of ADB with civil society members and their organizations.

This position has been created as part of the Workforce Rebalancing Framework, which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADB’s technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADB’s policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with DMC clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions.

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Job Purpose

The Senior Social Development Officer (Civil Society and Participation) will be responsible for overseeing the knowledge management for the NGOC team by coordinating and overseeing technical training program of NGOC, knowledge resource development and consolidation on CSOs participation and engagement in projects. Designated lead for one of the ADB’s regional departments or sector group as main point of contact for project cycle engagement with CSOs, inclusive of Country Partnership Strategy support. The incumbent will report to Unit Head, NGOC and Civil Society Center, and/or designated International Staff (IS) and will supervise administrative staff and consultants working on pertinent areas of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

a. Knowledge Management and Partnerships

b. Strategic Operational Support and Innovation

c. Other areas of work

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

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.