Social Development Officer
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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- Reference Number 250355 Position Level TL5 Department South Asia Department Division Sri Lanka Resident Mission Location Sri Lanka Resident Mission Date Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Closing Date Tuesday, May 27, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference 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 Social Development Officer is assigned to the Sri Lanka Resident Mission (SLRM) within the South Asia Department. You will be based at SLRM Office in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
You will report to the Country Director, SLRM, and will work with HQ staff from the Human and Social Development (HSD) Sector Group and the Gender Equality Division (CCGE).
Your Role
As Social Development Officer, you will support activities on HSD; serve as the SLRM focal point to ensure that appropriate Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) priorities and concerns are included in the design of all projects across all sectors; and, assist SLRM in supporting ADB's strategic goals related to HSD and GESI and reflect these in the Sri Lanka's five-year Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) and the annual country programming exercise, based on which, the 3-year rolling assistance pipeline is updated.
You will:
- Support the design and administration of loan and grant projects, and TAs, provide inputs for relevant project documents, and background papers, prepare development effectiveness briefs highlighting the HSD and GESI dimensions of ADB's Sri Lanka program, to strengthen social sector development, promote social inclusion, and accelerate GESI outcomes in ADB operations.
Qualifications
You will need:
Bachelor's Degree in gender and development studies, economics, social work, or related fields; preferably with advanced training At least 8 years of relevant work experience in project formulation and project management focusing gender mainstreaming and social inclusion in the government or with any bilateral or multilateral agency or with any civil society organization. Knowledge of Sri Lanka's gender equality, social inclusion and development priorities and socio-economic challenges. Proficiency in English to compose and edit memos, presentation materials and other documents and coordinate with internal and external clients. Proficiency in organizing and reporting data using tools. Strong collaboration, teamwork skills and ability to develop rapport internally and externally in a multicultural environment. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for โTechnical Local Staff Level 5.Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Additional Information
This opening is a local staff position. It is open only to nationals and residents of Sri Lanka.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (โRecruitment and Appointmentโ). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.
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