(Senior)/Associate Social Development Officer (Safeguards)
Job Vacancy | Monday, March 18, 2024
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- Reference Number 240207 Position Level NS 1/2/3 Department Office of Safeguards Division Office of Safeguards Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Monday, March 18, 2024 Closing Date Wednesday, April 10, 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)/Associate Social Development Officer (Safeguards) is assigned to the Office of Safeguards (OSFG). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
OSFG has the following four teams: (i) Policy and Technical Services, (ii) Regional Operations Services 1, (iii) Regional Operations Services 2, and (iv) Private Sector/Pacific Operations Services and you will be assigned to one of them depending on business needs and candidatesโ qualifications and expertise.
You will report to the Director or designated international staff (IS) and may oversee administrative staff (AS).
Your Role
As a (Senior)/Associate Social Development Officer (Safeguards) you will independently provide technical support to (i) ensure that sovereign and nonsovereign projects under processing and implementation comply with ADBโs indigenous peoples and involuntary resettlement safeguard requirements under the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS), and other relevant social requirements such as the Gender and Development Policy, Social Protection Strategy, Access to Information Policy, as updated from time to time, and their respective operations manuals, related procedures and mandates; (ii) contribute to the interdepartmental policy discussions in the area of social safeguards, social development, social protection, gender and development, consultation and participation and engagement with civil society, and (iii) develop related knowledge products and services for use by ADBโs borrower and clients.
You will:
Project Management
- Ensure the application of ADB's safeguards and social policies into projects by conducting due diligence, independent and comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the project design and implementation, review of safeguard documents and overall safeguards performance of a project at all stages of the project cycle.
Strategic and Planning Work, Knowledge Management and Networking
Review relevant ADB policies, operations manual, staff instructions, guidelines, and handbooks and suggests measures to ensure consistency with SPS policy requirements. Support the development of knowledge products and services, including the formulation of policies, guidelines and preparation of handbooks, best practice manuals, etc., by reviewing project design and implementation experiences, liaising with project practitioners and social science experts, and external stakeholders including civil society. Update the safeguards teamโs database of projects on compliance status of projects, contributes to the online project data sheets and information document as required, and liaises with line division staff in uploading social documentation of various projects in ADB website. Participate in various communities of practice and networks (e.g. Social Development Community of Practice, Social Safeguards Networks), and the guidelines and processes of other development banks and shares information with OSFG on developments when necessary.Overall Coordination
Contribute to the preparation of budget, activity plans and work program. Support the engagement of staff consultants required to support OSFG in reviewing and monitoring compliance with ADBโs social requirements. Support the administration of TA projects related to social development / social safeguards by monitoring progress of TA implementation, contracting consultants, supporting the organization and implementation of conferences and workshops by formulating budget, activity plans and work programs, among other tasks.Others
Perform other duties as assigned and reflected in the incumbentโs workplan.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelorโs degree, or equivalent, in social, community or international development, gender and development, labor and social protection; preferably with advanced training. At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the field of social development, gender and development, social protection, and social safeguards Proficiency in social impact analysis, social assessments, and participatory development, and knowledge of social policies on gender and development, labor and social protection, public communications among others; familiar with involuntary resettlement planning, indigenous peoples development planning, community driven development among others. Knowledge and understanding of current and alternative approaches and methodologies in addressing social issues into projects. Basic understanding of statistics Strong planning and organizing skills to handle many tasks with deadlines. Ability to develop rapport internally and externally in a multicultural environment. Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member. Written and verbal proficiency in English and local language (as applicable) Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for National Staff Levels 1, 2 and 3.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.
โ Paid leave (including parental)
โ Medical and health benefits
โ Life and other insurance plans
โ Staff development
โ Retirement plan
โ Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
โ Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
Additional Information
1) Multiple positions at various levels may be filled from this opening.
2) Actual position title and level will be based on your qualifications, experience and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.
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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