Senior Circular Economy Specialist

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is seeking a Senior Circular Economy Specialist based in Manila, Philippines. This role involves supporting ADB operations to develop projects aimed at reducing waste and pollution. The position is within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department and offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a fixed-term appointment of three years with potential renewals. ADB is committed to sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia 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 Senior Circular Economy Specialist is assigned to the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). CCSD leads thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position ADB as the region’s climate bank. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila.

You will report to Director, Environment and will oversee national and administrative staff.
• Your Role

As a Senior Circular Economy Specialist, you will support ADB operations and sector and thematic groups to develop projects and supportive knowledge and capacity to reduce waste and pollution.
• You will:

#### Qualifications
• *You will need:**
• *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)
• Additional Information*

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). 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.

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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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