Elevate Sustainable Development in Asia

The Asian Development Bank is hiring a Senior Carbon Finance Specialist for its headquarters in Manila. The role involves designing carbon finance policies, collaborating with regional departments, and contributing to training on carbon markets. Candidates should have a Master's degree or equivalent and at least ten years of experience in carbon finance, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region. The position is full-time and offers competitive compensation.
At the Asian Development Bank, we are dedicated to fostering prosperity in Asia. Our mission is clear: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region. As a Senior Carbon Finance Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our developing member countries (DMCs) in optimizing carbon finance opportunities.

The position is assigned to 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.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the design and development of carbon markets/carbon finance related policy and strategies for sustainable and low carbon development in DMCs, in consultation with relevant government ministries/departments/agencies and resident missions in the region.
• Collaborate with sector offices and regional departments in ADB to propose integrated solutions in response to DMC needs.
• Provide extensive inputs to policy dialogues to assist governments to undertake reforms, ensure efficient use of resources, and encourage participation of the private sector.
• Contribute to internal and external training and conferences on carbon finance, clean energy and other relevant topics for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge-sharing.
Qualifications

You will need:
• Master's degree or equivalent in engineering, economics, finance or business administration or relevant fields; or University degree in engineering, economics, finance or business administration or relevant fields and at least five (5) years of specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least ten (10) years of professional experience working directly on carbon finance / carbon market, preferably in Asia and the Pacific region.
• Thorough understanding of carbon pricing, carbon markets including those emerging under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the voluntary carbon markets.
• Broad experience in the preparation of development carbon credit projects and carbon markets related development policies; exercising supervision, coordination, and planning responsibilities over multi-disciplinary team, and international experience working in several countries.

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.