Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist at ADB, Manila, Philippines

Deadline: 23 June 2023

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is currently seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist in Manila, Philippines. The duration of this post is 3 years.

The ADB aims for an Asia and Pacific free from poverty.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Environmental and Social Safeguards Specialist will perform the following functions-

• Operational Advice and Compliance Review
  • Review ADB financed program and projects and advise ADB operations departments on safeguard policy requirements for environmental and social safeguards.
  • Support operations departments to identify necessary mitigation measures and corrective actions, taking into consideration international good practices.
• Safeguards Content Management, Mapping, and Framework Development
  • Lead the development of the safeguards community site, including looking at the opportunities for interoperability other system such as the Integrated Safeguards Management System (ISMS).
  • Lead safeguards work on knowledge mapping and the development of frameworks for content management and governance, knowledge continuity and management of critical tacit knowledge and ensuring competency needs are aligned with the safeguards NOM and new Safeguards policy.
• Safeguards Lessons Application
  • Review and propose improvements in existing processes for lesson learning, lesson capture and reuse, and for thematic analysis.
  • Develop processes and systems to ensure that project safeguards lessons are routinely and systematically incorporated into changes in safeguards procedures and requirements (e.g. through guidance notes and checklists); safeguards learning/training products (e.g. knowledge products, case studies, training content) and safeguards knowledge sharing sessions (such as briefings, panels, challenge discussions).
• Staff Supervision
  • Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance; and ensures the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have:

• Master’s Degree, or equivalent in applied sciences or relevant fields or University Degree and at least 5 year’s specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• Minimum 8 year’s relevant professional experience including international work experience.
• Experience in developing or managing documentation systems, content management systems or community sites.
• Experience in developing learning products or knowledge products and/or in delivering Safeguards training.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills (presentation, facilitation and writing skills
• Good coordination and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit their applications through online process.

For more information, visit ADB.