Circular Economy Expert for Sustainable Asia Development
2 days ago
About Us
">The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a leading international development finance institution dedicated to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific.
">We are committed to eradicating extreme poverty and promoting economic growth, social progress, and environmental protection in our region.
">In this context, we seek a highly skilled Circular Economy Specialist to join our team at our headquarters in Manila.
">Your Role
">As a Circular Economy Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting ADB operations and sector groups to develop projects and provide knowledge and capacity to reduce waste and pollution.
">Your key responsibilities will include:
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- Providing expert review and advisory work on innovative project design, focusing on alternative technologies, systems, business models, policies, and financing for circular economy, recycling, waste management, and other interventions to reduce waste and pollution;">
- Supporting ADB regional departments, sector groups, and the Private Sector Operations Department as a mission/project member in preparing environmental improvement, circular economy, green business, or supply chain, and/or solid waste management investments, and advising project team leaders and governments on practical opportunities to tackle pollution;">
- Mobilizing partnerships and financing for ADB technical assistance programs and projects in circular economy and pollution prevention;">
- Strengthening ADB's internal capacity to mainstream circular economy solutions by leading the design and preparation of capacity development activities, awareness-raising, and knowledge products;">
Qualifications
">To be successful in this role, you will need:
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- A Master's degree or equivalent in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Civil/Mechanical/Process Engineering, or a related field;">
- At least 10 years of relevant international professional work experience, including in Asia-Pacific and with exposure to policy, process, and implementation;">
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;">
- Able to undertake background research and analysis on difficult but well-defined tasks, collect and organize required data and information, apply appropriate computer skills in analyzing and developing the data, and prepare notes, papers, and sections of reports;">
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the interactions between different ADB work areas and relevant workflows and their purposes;">
- Possesses good analytical thinking with ability to make simple causal links, pro-and-con lists, and analyses to reach a decision, set priorities for tasks in order of importance;">
- Able to coordinate and work effectively with staff within own work location and can work collaboratively with teams;">
Benefits
">As an ADB employee, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
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- Paid leave, including parental leave;">
- Medical and health benefits;">
- Life and other insurance plans;">
- Staff development opportunities;">
- Retirement plan;">
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable);">
- Expatriate benefits (for international staff);">
About the Job
">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 (
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