Environment Specialist - TI1

The Asian Development Bank is seeking an Environment Specialist to work in Manila, Philippines. This role involves implementing the Environment Action Plan, promoting nature-positive investments, and managing projects related to air quality improvement. The specialist will support the director, coordinate activities, and develop knowledge products within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department. This position is based at ADB's headquarters and requires collaboration with various teams.
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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 Specialist is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila.

You will report to the Director, Environment and will oversee national and administrative staff.

Your Role

As an Environment Specialist you will contribute and coordinate the implementation of ADB's Environment Action Plan (EAP) and related activities on promoting investments in nature within ADB's portfolio covering both nature positive investments and mainstreaming investments. Among other tasks, you will serve as the focal person and support the director and senior staff on the implementation of the EAP, including organizing the Working Group and Environment Community of Practice. You will also coordinate and support the implementation of the Asia Clean Blue Skies Program through the management of the TA and support investment projects related to air quality improvement within ADB's portfolio. You will also develop knowledge products and disseminate these through training and networks.

You will:

Strategic implementation of the Environment Action Plan
• Support the development or improvement and implementation of existing relevant strategies, policies, approaches within ADB for promoting investments in nature and environmentally sustainable measures including those of sector groups, regional departments, resident mission, and other departments.
• Serve as the focal person for monitoring, tracking, updating implementation progress of the EAP.
• Support implementation of selected activities under ADB's EAP in relation to promoting nature positive and nature mainstreaming finance in ADB's portfolio.
• Support activities related to ADB's membership in the Joint MDB Nature Working Group.
• Manage the related TA to support implementation of the EAP, including the Mainstreaming Nature-Positive Investments for Green Resilient and Inclusive Recovery. This will include timely implementation of the planned TA activities, recruitment and management of consultants, timely fund disbursement, preparation of TA scope changes, extensions and applying for more funds to be added to the TA as needed.

Air Quality Improvement
• Support implementation of the Asia Clean Blue Skies Program with an objective to scale up ADB's investments in air quality improvement through providing technical advice and coordination with various departments and working groups within ADB. Support origination, preparation and implementation of innovative loan and grant projects related to air quality improvement to promote nature positive or nature mainstreaming in ADB's portfolio in close collaboration with ADB's sector groups and other departments.
• Coordinate and collaborate (support or lead as appropriate) knowledge generation and sharing, and capacity development (for DMCs and ADB staff), including compilation and dissemination of good practice and develop case studies on air quality improvement.

Knowledge Management
• Support the Environment group to interface, coordinate, and respond to other departments and offices on operational reviews and evaluations, strategic and procedural issues, development coordination, and other activities.
• Support policy dialogue with DMC counterparts and preparation and implementation of Country Partnership Strategies (CPSs), including relevant assessments and diagnostics.
• Organize trainings and coach and mentor teams and individuals within the Environment group, and across the department as necessary to ensure their on-going learning and development, including coordinating the Environment Community of Practice (COP).

Qualifications

You will need:
• A university degree in Environmental Policy or Environmental Science or Environmental Economics or relevant fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent;
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the environment policy/science sector, including international work experience
• Experience in innovative and emerging areas of nature related investments.
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to distill complex information and effectively share knowledge, to influence and benefit the broader ADB community and individual projects.
• Familiarity with mandates, operations, and policies of multilateral financial institutions.
• Ability to liaise and work effectively with staff within own and also remote work locations and to work collaboratively within teams.
• Excellent client and stakeholder relationship management skills.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI1

Benefits

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.

· 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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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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.

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