Environmental Safeguards Specialist — Asia-Pacific Impact

Asian Development Bank; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and education allowance (ifapp

Expatriate benefits (if applicable)

Relocation (if applicable)

Retirement plan

Medical and health benefits

Paid leave (including parental)

Life and other insurance plans

Staff development

Job summary

Asian Development Bank is seeking a Safeguards Specialist (Environment) based in Manila, Philippines. The role covers environmental safeguards policy, coordination, and hands-on project support with both sovereign and non-sovereign initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of the Office of Safeguards (OSFG), you will lead due diligence, guide project teams, and contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building across developing member countries. Relocation is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science, management, or related field.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in environmental and safeguards work.
• Knowledge of environmental and social issues across Asia-Pacific.
• Experience in urban and transport projects with EHS management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Two years of relevant experience outside ADB in the past five years.
• Refer to ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Grade 1.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental safeguards due diligence and support project teams in policy compliance.
• Advise management on compliance and monitor projects with high safeguards risk.
• Coordinate safeguard issues between regions, sectors and OSFG.
• Provide technical guidance to borrower/clients and contribute to project completion reports.
• Support capacity building and knowledge sharing on safeguard policies.

Skills

Environmental safeguards

Policy compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Team supervision

English proficiency

Education

University degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Asian Development Bank is seeking a Safeguards Specialist (Environment) based in Manila, Philippines. The role covers environmental safeguards policy, coordination, and hands-on project support with both sovereign and non-sovereign initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of the Office of Safeguards (OSFG), you will lead due diligence, guide project teams, and contribute to knowledge sharing and capacity building across developing member countries. Relocation is required.