Water Resources Specialist at Asian Development Bank

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Integrated Water Resources Management, Water System Management, River Basin Flood Risk Management, Coastal Engineering, Coastal Zone Management, Irrigated Agriculture, Project Design, Technical Skills, Analytical Work, Policy Development, Capacity Building, Risk Mitigation, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Administration, Consultant Coordination, Performance Supervision

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a difference in 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 Water Resources Specialist is assigned to the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development Sector Office (SD2-AFNR) within the Sectors Department 2 (SD2). You will report to Director, Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development and will oversee junior team members. Your Role As a Water Resources Specialist, you will coordinate and communicate projects and activities in AFNR sector, and lead the identification, development, implementation, and administration of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects in DMCs. You will support the preparation of sector road maps, strategies, and country water action plans and guide technical, institutional and policy options in the countries and integrate them into ongoing and pipeline projects. Interventions will reflect progressive solutions and best technical judgement on the components and activities under the proposed interventions to manage risks in water resources interventions. This is to ensure effective, climate adaptive and sustainable development results. Delivery of the requirement of the position would require candidates to have skills and sub-sectoral expertise in any of or a combination of the following: integrated water resources management, water system management, river basin flood risk management, coastal engineering and coastal zone management, and irrigated agriculture. You will: Lead and/or support the design and implementation of water sector projects, including meeting project readiness and quality at entry requirements. Lead one-ADB team, and collaborate with relevant AFNR sector country focals and resident missions, to ensure quality project design with high readiness and timely implementation and that sector and country strategy and priorities are met. Represent AFNR sector in meetings and consultations with ADB stakeholders, government counterparts, development and local partners and actively contribute to new or innovative approaches to policy and operational issues. Contribute to country programming and project development by supporting development of suitable analytical work in the sector, may be assigned to focus on one or multiple subsectors including integrated water resources management, irrigated agriculture development, water system management, integrated river basin management including flood risk management, flood and drought management and risk mitigation, and coastal protection and integrated management. Identify necessary and appropriate AFNR sector interventions. Tailored to country and field needs and situations, this can include river engineering, flood risk management, nature based solutions etc. You will also include investments, policy and institutional reforms, and capacity building for increased knowledge and resilience, which may be considered by ADB and DMCs. Lead / support the development, processing and administration of grant, loan and TA projects in the AFNR sector such as river basin management, modernized irrigation and drainage, flood risk management and early warning systems. Provide adequate attention to due diligence and delivery of development results. Ensure key technical, social, economic, financial, and crosscutting issues such as natural capital, biodiversity and water use trends, and poverty, are appropriately incorporated into projects. Ensure technical, procurement, disbursement, and contract administration issues are resolved timely during loan and TA implementation. Lead missions and lead on specific sector related areas. Prepare regular project updates and periodic reporting to supervisor and other project staff, teams, and project administration unit. Regularly coordinate and work closely with other offices to develop innovative and adaptive project designs and pipeline contributions. Prepare consultant terms of reference and bid documents and coordinate consultant activities as appropriate. Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff. Perform other duties that may be assigned as reflected in the incumbent's workplan. You will need: A University degree in Water Engineering, Civil Engineering, Irrigated Agriculture or other related fields; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent. At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in water resources sector. International experience at various expertise such as integrated water resources management, irrigated agriculture development, water system management, river basin flood risk management, flood management, coastal engineering and coastal zone management, in several countries. Strong technical skills and experience in water resources sector. Ability to contribute to reviewing designs of water resources interventions and associated rural infrastructure facilities, prepared/proposed by consultants or the government agencies, including cost estimates, implementation arrangements and other relevant technical aspects. Ability to synthesize technical, institutional, economic, social, and safeguard outputs into a coherent project design. Proficiency in expressing ideas in both spoken and written formats in English. Good interpersonal skills, necessary to forge consensus among diverse stakeholders over various, and often contentious, development issues are preferred. Please refer to the link of ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Level TI1. Benefits ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience. Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (if applicable) Retirement plan (if applicable) Medical and health benefits Paid leave (including parental) Life and other insurance plans Staff development Additional Information This appointment is open to internal and external applicants. This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment. About Us Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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. To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here. 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. Visit ADB Careers FAQ for more information. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

As a Water Resources Specialist, you will coordinate and communicate projects in the AFNR sector, leading the identification, development, implementation, and administration of loan and technical assistance projects. You will also support the preparation of sector road maps and strategies while ensuring effective and sustainable development results.