Environment Officer

The Environment Officer position at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila involves supporting policy and strategy work related to environment and climate change. Responsibilities include conducting research, preparing briefing notes, assisting in technical assistance projects, and managing knowledge activities. The role is crucial for promoting sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region and requires collaboration with various stakeholders.
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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 Environment Officer is assigned to the Environment group of the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, Environment.

Your Role

As an Environment Officer, you will provide technical and operational support to the Environment group under CCSD&aposs policy and strategy work, fund management, technical assistance projects, and knowledge generation and management activities. The tasks will involve, among others, research and analysis, inputs to flagship programs under Environment group, inputs to the preparation of briefing notes and presentations, data collection assistance in TA processing and administration, and information management, and supporting operations, where relevant on specific sector and thematic areas including strategies and upstream work, among others.

You Will
• Policies, Strategies and Frameworks (Environment)
• Undertake general research to support policy, strategy and mainstreaming of nature and environment across themes and sectors;
• Assist in preparing briefing notes and presentations for ADB senior staff and Management;
• Assist in monitoring progress on ADB&aposs strategic priorities related to environment and environmental flagship programs at corporate level;
• Help track key global and regional environmental issues including relevant global and regional frameworks and agreements.
• Support to TA activities and Environment Programs
• Assist in the preparation and administration of technical assistance (TA) and key programs under the environment group including:
• Processing of TAs;
• Consultant selection and recruitment;
• Reviewing consultants' outputs;
• Editing TA manuscripts for circulation or publication;
• Facilitating coordination and implementation of TA activities;
• Preparation of TA progress reports, briefing notes, and presentations; and TA completion reports.
• Conducting research and communicating with relevant staff, partners, stakeholders etc. to ensure smooth implementation of activities under key programs.
• Providing support for addressing issues or obstacles to help smooth and timely implementation of activities under TAs or flagship programs of the environment group.
• Knowledge Management and Partnership
• Provide support in organization of knowledge events including seminars, training, workshops, national, regional or international forums on environment and nature solutions.
• Provide technical inputs in preparation and dissemination of knowledge materials and knowledge products and coordinate with operations and sector and thematic groups for exchange of information related to environment.
• Coordinate knowledge activities with relevant internal partners such as Department of Communications and Knowledge (DOCK), sector groups etc. and external partners such as UN based organizations, environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and others.
• Provide support in building and maintaining partnerships with key external partners such as UN based organizations, environmental NGOs, research institutes and think tanks etc. Support the preparation and tracking of partnership agreements and plans.
• Operational Support
• Provide key inputs for the preparation and updating of the work plan and accomplishment reports of the Environment group, including assessment of resource requirements in coordination with relevant colleagues.
• Provide support and input to the Environment, CCRE and CCSD Management Information System, quarterly accomplishment reports, write ups on the three-year rolling work program and ADB annual report, focused themes, and participate in internal working groups including SovOps, and other tasks.

You Will Need
• Bachelor&aposs degree in the fields of environment, economics, engineering, social science, policy, and other related disciplines, preferably with advance training.
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in environmental management, natural resources management, environmental and project development work. Knowledge of products, processes, and systems on project/program processing and other programming activities in a multilateral organization is an advantage.
• Demonstrated strong research, writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Able to liaise and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders of ADB.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TL5

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package . The salary will be based on ADB&aposs 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)

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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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Primary Location: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-Manila

Department: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department

Division: Climate Change, Resilience, and Environment Cluster

Staff Category: Technical Local - HQ

Position Level: TL5

Job Posting: 27-Mar-2025, 4:26:55 PM

11-Apr-2025, 3:59:00 AM