(Senior)/Associate Safeguards Officer (Environment) / 240208

at  Asian Development Bank

QUALIFICATIONS

You will need the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related fields; preferably with advanced training
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in an environment safeguard-related field
• Familiarity with relevant safeguard policies and environmental safeguard requirements
• Proficiency in environmental assessment and other related environmental tools/strategies
• Aptitude to perform a high degree of analytical and conceptual thinking
• Familiarity with environmental risks associated with project processing and administration
• Strong planning and organizing skills to handle multiple tasks with parallel deadlines.
• Ability to develop rapport internally and externally in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English and a local language (as applicable)
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for National Staff Levels 1, 2 and 3.

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)

As a (Senior)/Associate Safeguards Officer (Environment) you will independently provide technical support to (i) ensure that assigned sovereign and nonsovereign projects under processing and implementation comply with ADB’s environmental safeguard requirements; (ii) contribute to the interdepartmental policy discussions in the area of environmental safeguards, consultation and participation and engagement with civil society; and (iii) develop related knowledge products and services for use by ADB’s borrowers and clients.