Senior Climate Change Specialist
Job Vacancy | Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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- Reference Number 240250 Position Level IS 5 Department Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department Division Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Wednesday, April 3, 2024 Closing Date Wednesday, April 17, 2024 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 Climate Change Specialist is assigned to the Climate Change team of the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
While the position of Senior Climate Change Specialist resides with the CCRE within the CCSD, you will be strategically assigned to the South Asia Department (SARD) based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines
You will report to Director, Climate Change with a matrix reporting to the Regional Head, Operations Coordination of the South Asia Department and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.
Your Role
As a Senior Climate Change Specialist, you will support regional departments, resident missions, and sector operations to develop, coordinate, and monitor programs, tools, and investments to support economically efficient climate-resilient low-carbon development in developing member countries (DMCs). The position will have a central role in supporting ADB scale up climate actions in South Asian DMCs in a just and inclusive manner with a strong focus on India and will work closely with other Climate Change Specialists also assigned to SARD and the National Climate Change focals based in ADBโs Resident Missions. The position will support upstream, midstream, and downstream activities and will engage at country level to conduct climate related analysis and link nationally determined contributions, long-term strategies and national adaptation plans to ADB country partnership strategy and pipeline development. The position will support sector teams to originate, conceptualize and process investment projects designed to maximize climate outcomes and the associated climate finance as guided by ADBโs Climate Change Action Plan; support internal analytical and strategic initiatives contributing to ADBโs Climate Change Action Plan and to further embed climate in all ADB operations; and support the implementation of technical assistance projects to support or develop climate investments and provide climate related knowledge services and capacity building. This position will require continuous interactions with South Asia Department (SARD) Resident Mission (RM) and will focus on the region.
You will:
a. Country Partnership Strategy and Country Programming
- Lead the preparation of upstream and midstream analysis in South Asia DMCs to promote economically efficient climate-resilient and low-emission development options and support the regional department, resident missions, and sectors to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation considerations through the country partnership strategy and annual country programming missions in order to maximize the climate outcomes of ADBโs pipeline of investments.
b. Operational Advice and Support
Support climate operations by sectors, including lending, non-lending, public-private partnership, and non-sovereign operations (projects) including through different modalities; Lead the design, processing and/or implementation of technical assistance to support or develop investments, knowledge services and capacity building related to climate change. Support sector specialists on climate change issues, ensuring Paris Alignment of operations, and maximizing the climate outcome potential and associated climate finance for investments, in incorporating advanced climate technologies and carbon finance in ADB operations in DMCs, and to access special climate change funds including Green Climate Fund, Global Environment Facility, Climate Investment Fund and other grant or loan finance.c. Knowledge Generation and Sharing, and Strategic Climate Initiatives
Provide strategic and technical leadership to relevant internal work streams of CCRE under the Climate Change Action Plan, including new climate metrics for mitigation and adaptation measurement. Contribute to the strengthening of global and regional partnerships and inter-agency relations and assist in the development of public-private-civil society partnerships to support ADBโs climate change agenda. Represent ADB at key international meetings and prepare and deliver presentations that highlight ADB's work in climate change. Participate in ADB-wide working groups, cross-department task forces, seminars, trainings, and capacity building events on climate change and contribute to the development and dissemination of good practice.d. Supervising staff
Provide leadership, supervision, and support to reporting staff. Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.Qualifications
You will need:
Masterโs degree or equivalent in Climate Change, Low-Carbon Development, Climate Resilience, Economics, Environmental Economics, Energy/Environmental Policy, or other related specialized fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in climate change policy, climate finance, and climate-related project development work including international experience working in several countries. In-depth understanding of climate change mitigation or adaptation needs and opportunities within the low carbon and resilient development context. In-depth experience working with Government and multiple stakeholders in one or more countries in South Asia is highly desirable. In-depth experience in two or more sectors is an advantage. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and represent ADBโs activities and directions in conferences and workshops, dynamically participate in networks, and interact effectively with ADB management, staff, and counterparts in other institutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS5.Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBโs 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)
Additional Information
This position has been created as part of the Workforce Rebalancing Framework, which is a multiyear initiative (2022-2027) aimed at increasing in-house expertise in key operational areas that was previously sourced from consultants through ADBโs technical assistance. The goal is to strengthen in-house expertise to enhance the quality of ADBโs policy dialogue, operations, and knowledge solutions delivery by collaborating closely with developing member country clients. Expected candidates are seasoned experts in the advertised area(s) with strong field experience who can lead policy dialogue and project work with emphasis on providing knowledge solutions. Staff may undertake short-term assignments in other groups, departments or offices only when the expertise in the advertised area(s) is needed by those groups, departments or offices.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (โRecruitment and Appointmentโ). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
If you are selected as an external candidate, the appointment may be extended for a period of up to 3 years per extension, or not renewed. In case of extension, staff may continue in the position for another term of up to 3 years.
At the end of the initial period, ADB, as its discretion may: (a) renew a fixed term appointment or assignment, (b) not renew a fixed term appointment.
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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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