Senior Safeguards Specialist Asian Development Bank (ADB) Philippines

Senior Safeguards Specialist  (Re-advertisement)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Location: Philippines

ADB seeks qualified professionals to fill this vacancy in its Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD): Senior Safeguards Specialist

Job Purpose

Lead and coordinate safeguard policy compliance for environment and provide assessment during project implementation. Lead, monitor and report on environment policy compliance. Lead project formulation and implementation to ensure that ADB environment policy requirements are met. Work within general policies, principles and goals, working directly with clients.

Reporting Relationships

·         Supervisor: Director, PSOC

·         The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:
 o Administrative Staff
 o National Staff

Relevant Experience

·         Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level

·          At least 10 years of relevant professional experience in environmental management

·          Familiarity with ADB environment policy, and environment safeguard compliance requirements

·          Sound knowledge of policy and regulatory frameworks for environmental assessment and management in DMCs

·         Participation as an environment specialist in project processing and administration mission for private sector operations would be an advantage

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

·         International experience working in development in several countries

Education Requirements

Master's Degree, or equivalent, in environmental engineering, environment sciences, environmental economics/management, or other related fields. University degree combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s, may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

Submission Instructions:

For more details and to apply, visit

http://www.adb.org/careers/adb-hr-12-0766?ref=site/careers/international-staff-vacancies 

Deadline for applications is on 12 December 2012.

Women are encouraged to apply.
This is a re-advertisement. Previous applicants need not apply. Applications received in response to previous posting will be considered together with applications received in response to this advertisement.

 The vision of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and based in Manila, Philippines, ADB’s multicultural staff come from about 67 members. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package. While the position advertised is for the ADB headquarters, staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside Manila, Philippines at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.