Social Development Officer

Overview

Support activities on Human and Social Development and GESI priorities in projects.

You have:

• Relevant degree in Social Development, Gender Studies, or a related field.
• Experience in social development, gender equality, or related areas.
• Understanding of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) concepts.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively across sectors and teams.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference 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 Social Development Officer is assigned to the Sri Lanka Resident Mission (SLRM) within the South Asia Department. You will be based at SLRM Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

You will report to the Country Director, SLRM, and will work with HQ staff from the Human and Social Development (HSD) Sector Group and the Gender Equality Division (CCGE).

Your Role

As Social Development Officer, you will support activities on HSD; serve as the SLRM focal point to ensure that appropriate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) priorities and concerns are included in the design of all projects across all sectors; and, assist SLRM in supporting ADB's strategic goals related to HSD and GESI and reflect these in the Sri Lanka's five-year Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and the annual country programming exercise, based on which, the 3-year rolling assistance pipeline is updated.

You will:

Qualifications

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Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary 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 opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Sri Lanka.

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. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. 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.

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