Carbon Finance Officer

Job Description - Carbon Finance Officer (250233)

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 Carbon Finance Officer is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila.

You will report to the Senior Director, CCRE and work closely with designated international staff from CCRE and also closely work with the Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership (OMDP) and other departments leading to the implementation of carbon finance projects and programs in ADB.

Your Role

As a Carbon Finance Officer, you will provide technical, operational, and coordination support for CCRE's carbon finance activities, including ensuring synergies across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will:

• Support CCRE and OMDP's involvement in the design, development and implementation of the carbon finance-based projects, including review of project documents and knowledge products.
• Support achievement of targets, track progress and compile reports on the accomplishments.
• Support the coordination of the carbon finance work undertaken by ADB with other development partners.
• Support the coordination of the carbon finance work undertaken by CCSD/CCRE with ADB Operations Departments, OMDP, Office of General Counsel, among others.
• Coordinate technical and capacity building support to Developing Member Countries including through the organization of capacity building events.
• Contribute to the design and development of knowledge products.
• Assess greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation potential and carbon market opportunities for the ADB's pipeline of projects.
• Provide corporate knowledge support and assist in the preparation of briefing notes, talking points, meeting summaries and presentation materials for workshops, conferences, meetings and seminars.
• Undertake general research on carbon finance / carbon markets including policy and sector issues and best practices, data collection and analysis of CCRE and OMDP's work on carbon finance / carbon markets.
• Perform other tasks as assigned and reflected in the work plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, environmental science or relevant fields, preferably with advanced training.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant professional experience, working directly on carbon finance / carbon market, preferably in Asia and the Pacific region.
• Good understanding of carbon pricing, carbon markets including those emerging under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the voluntary carbon markets.
• Experience working on carbon finance and energy projects; familiarity with the operations, policies and procedures of multilateral financing institutions; and experience in processing and implementation of projects is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, project management, conceptual, team coordination and analytical skills are desired.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5.

Benefits

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• 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 and is 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 combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

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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.

Department: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Division: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Staff Category: Technical Local - HQ

Job Posting: 08-Apr-2025, 6:49:35 PM

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External