Environment Specialist

Job Description - Environment Specialist (250337)

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.

The position of Environment Specialist is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila and report to the Director, Environment, overseeing national and administrative staff.

As an Environment Specialist, you will contribute and coordinate the implementation of ADB's Environment Action Plan (EAP) and related activities on promoting investments in nature within ADB's portfolio, covering both nature positive investments and mainstreaming investments. You will serve as the focal person and support the director and senior staff on the implementation of the EAP, including organizing the Working Group and Environment Community of Practice. Additionally, you will coordinate and support the implementation of the Asia Clean Blue Skies Program through the management of the TA and support investment projects related to air quality improvement within ADB's portfolio. You will also develop knowledge products and disseminate these through training and networks.

Strategic implementation of the Environment Action Plan

• Support the development or improvement and implementation of existing relevant strategies, policies, and approaches within ADB for promoting investments in nature and environmentally sustainable measures.
• Serve as the focal person for monitoring, tracking, and updating implementation progress of the EAP.
• Support implementation of selected activities under ADB's EAP in relation to promoting nature positive and nature mainstreaming finance.
• Support activities related to ADB's membership in the Joint MDB Nature Working Group.
• Manage the related TA to support implementation of the EAP, including timely implementation of planned TA activities, recruitment and management of consultants, and fund disbursement.

Air Quality Improvement

• Support implementation of the Asia Clean Blue Skies Program to scale up ADB's investments in air quality improvement through technical advice and coordination.
• Coordinate knowledge generation and sharing, and capacity development (for DMCs and ADB staff), including compilation and dissemination of good practices.

Knowledge Management

• Support the Environment group in operational reviews, evaluations, and strategic issues.
• Support policy dialogue with DMC counterparts and preparation of Country Partnership Strategies (CPSs).
• Organize trainings and mentor teams and individuals within the Environment group.

You will need:

• A university degree in Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, or relevant fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the environment policy/science sector, including international work experience.
• Experience in innovative and emerging areas of nature-related investments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex information and effectively share knowledge.
• Familiarity with mandates, operations, and policies of multilateral financial institutions.
• Ability to liaise and work effectively with staff within own and remote work locations.
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.

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.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines, 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 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.

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