Safeguards Specialist (Social)
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, October 14, 2025
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- Reference Number 250833 Position Grade TI1 Department Office of Safeguards Division Office of Safeguards Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Tuesday, October 14, 2025 Closing Date Tuesday, October 28, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
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 Senior Safeguards Specialist (Social) is assigned to the Office of Safeguards (OSFG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
OSFG has the following five teams: (i) Policy and Technical Services, (ii) Regional Operations Services 1 (Central and West Asia), (iii) Regional Operations Services 2 (South Asia), (iv) Regional Operations Services 3 (Southeast Asia) and (v) Regional Operations Services 4 (Pacific and Interregional PSO) and you will be assigned to one of them depending on business needs and your qualifications and expertise.
You will report to the Director and supervise junior team members.
Your Role
As a Safeguard Specialist (Social), you will contribute to the work of the Office of Safeguards (OSFG) by supporting the implementation of social safeguard requirements. Your responsibilities will include: (i) assisting with the application of social safeguard policies, those related to land acquisition, resettlement, indigenous peoples, and labor; (ii) providing technical support for the preparation and implementation of ADB-financed sovereign and non-sovereign projects; (iii) developing good practice guidance and delivering capacity-building and training activities for ADB staff, borrowers, and clients. You will work within broad policies and goals, working directly with clients and with management for critical tasks.
You will:
- Contribute to the periodic review of ADB's safeguard policy, with emphasis on land acquisition, resettlement, indigenous peoples, and labor.
Qualifications
You will need:
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.
Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Relocation (if applicable) Retirement plan Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
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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