Reference Number: 230477

Position Level: IS 3/4/5

Department: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Division: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Location: Parent Location

Date Posted: Monday, July 31, 2023

Closing Date: Monday, August 14, 2023 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is a special fixed-term appointment for a period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (c.) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

Important Notice:

•  Multiple positions will be filled from this vacancy announcement.
•  The position is advertised at levels IS3/4/5. Actual position title and level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates.

Overview

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.

The position is assigned in the Climate Change Team in the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department CCSD). The Climate Change and Sustainable Development provides leadership, innovation, and knowledge sharing for ADB’s thematic work. CCRE leads the Bank’s work in responding to the growing need for innovative policies, institutions, and investments to lead the region to a low carbon, climate and disaster resilient and nature positive future; and supports ADB’s operational departments to develop and implement climate and disaster resilience projects, integrate disaster risk and climate change considerations into their broader portfolio of projects, and access climate financing.

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Job Purpose

The (Senior) Climate Change Specialist 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 support upstream engagement 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 investments designed to maximize climate outcomes and the associated climate finance as guided by ADB’s climate change action plan; support internal analytical and strategic initiatives contributing to ADB’s 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. The incumbent will promote multilateral and regional cooperation, particularly through cross regional cooperation initiatives, partnerships, and networks on climate change.

The incumbent will report to Director of Climate Change and may supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities

a. Country Partnership Strategy and Country Programming

•  Support the regional departments, resident missions, and sectors to integrate climate adaptation and mitigation considerations into development of the country partnership strategy and annual country programming missions.
•  Conduct analysis to identify opportunities for promoting economically efficient climate-resilient and low-emission development options and priorities at country or sector level.
•  Provide support for strengthening climate change policies and plans including Paris Alignment, Nationally Determined Contributions, Long-Term Strategies, carbon pricing / markets and National Adaptation Plans and climate change policy-based loans.
•  Explore and strengthen partnerships with key development partners involved in the climate change space in the country.
•  Support the roll out of ADB’s Climate Change Action Plan in relation to both low carbon and climate resilient development.

b. Operational Advice and Support

•  Support climate operations by sectors, including lending, non-lending, public-private partnership and non-sovereign operations;
•  Lead design, processing and/or implementation of technical assistance to support or develop investments, knowledge services and capacity building related to climate change.
•  Assist sector specialists on climate change issues, ensuring Paris Alignment of operations, and maximizing the climate outcome potential and associated climate finance for investments.
•  Support sector specialists with incorporating advanced climate technologies and carbon finance in ADB operations in DMCs.
•  Support sector specialists 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 ADB’s 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 taskforces, seminars, trainings, and capacity building events on climate change.
•  Contribute to the development and dissemination of good practice on climate change to strengthen understanding, including in ADB DMCs, of issues and solutions pertaining to climate change low-carbon development and adaptation and the opportunities for solutions afforded through investments.

d. Staff Supervision

•  Provide leadership, supervision, and support to reporting staff.
•  Support the recruitment and capacity building of climate change staff across ADB
•  Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.

Qualifications

Relevant Experience & Requirements

•  University degree in Climate Change, Low-Carbon Development, Climate Resilience, Economics, Environmental Economics, Energy/Environmental Policy or other related specialized fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
•  At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in clean energy, climate technology, climate change policy, climate finance, and project development work.
•  In-depth understanding of climate change adaptation or low carbon development within the development context.
•  International experience working in several countries.
•  In-depth experience working with Government and multiple stakeholders in one or more regions in the Asia Pacific region is highly desirable.
•  In-depth experience with two or more sectors is an advantage.
•  Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
•  Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and represent ADB’s 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 I S3/IS4 & IS5

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB’s standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.