Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines, and is composed of 68 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 68 members.
The position is assigned to the Climate Change Team of the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). It will be strategically placed in the India Resident Mission (INRM) within the South Asia Department (SARD). The position will focus on expanding adaptation within the India investment portfolio.
CCSD provides leadership in thematic operations, knowledge innovation, and partnerships to position the ADB as the region’s climate bank. The Climate Change Team coordinates and provides strategic guidance on ADB’s work on climate change, works with operations to maximize the climate outcomes of ADB operations, and administers climate change funds.
SARD is responsible for maintaining client relations and delivering ADB assistance to countries in South Asia. INRM assists in implementing loans, grants, and technical assistance (TA) projects and supports ADB headquarters in processing new ones in India.
Job Purpose
The Senior Climate Change Officer (Climate Change Adaptation) will provide in-depth technical support to the development, implementation, and coordination of ADB’s climate change adaptation agenda in India, working with the country team on upstream analysis, Country Partnership Strategy development, and annual programming, coordinating the activities and outputs of CCSD, compiling and analyzing thematic and sector information, supporting sector teams with project design and monitoring progress of ongoing thematic and sector work related to climate change.
The Senior Climate Change Officer (Climate Change Adaptation) will support the design, development, processing, implementation, and evaluation of technical assistance projects related to climate change adaptation. The incumbent will act as the focal person in:
(i) maintaining an overview of ADB’s climate adaptation operations in India, including lending, non-lending, public-private partnership (PPP), and non-sovereign work;
(ii) the preparation of status reports, briefing papers, speeches, and related materials for senior staff across ADB and Management, and maintenance of partnerships and ADB’s participation in external networks; and
(iii) report on relevant work and progress made by ADB on the climate adaptation agenda to corporate reports and external stakeholders, where relevant. The incumbent will also provide support in the tracking and monitoring of climate adaptation finance in ADB and liaise with other multilateral banks with regard to shared initiatives including climate finance and Paris Alignment.
The incumbent will report to the Director, of Climate Change and will work under the supervision of the Country Director, INRM, and work closely with climate change staff in the Regional Departments.
Location:
IndiaBenefits
- ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Actual level and salary will be based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Eligibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, economics, engineering, or related fields; preferably with a Master’s degree or equivalent.
- At least 8 years of work experience particularly in climate change adaptation, climate change policy, climate finance, and/or project development work; and at least 4 years of supervisory experience
- Good understanding of climate risk issues related to India and climate change adaptation policies, plans, and priorities.
- Knowledge of ADB products, processes, and systems on project/program processing and other programming activities, is an advantage.
- Knowledge of climate finance accounting, Paris Agreement Alignment, and adaptation project classification adopted by multilateral banks is an asset.
- Demonstrated strong research, writing, and presentation skills.
- Effective report-writing and communication skills in English.
- Able to liaise and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders of ADB.
- Able to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member.
- Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills in English are required.
Application Process
- Apply online through the ADB Career and Employment System (ACES) or click the “Apply Now” button below.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2023
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