Manila-Based Environmental Safeguards Specialist

Asian Development Bank (ADB); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and education allowance

Relocation

Retirement plan

Medical and health benefits

Paid leave

Life and other insurance plans

Staff development

Job summary

Asian Development Bank is seeking a Safeguards Specialist (Environment) to support planning, development, and implementation of environmental safeguard policies across projects in the Asia-Pacific region. The role entails hands-on due diligence, policy coordination, and capacity building for developing member countries.

The position is based at ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines with relocation support and potential reassignment to a resident mission for three years.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science, environmental management, or related fields.
• Post-graduate level preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental safeguards due diligence and support project teams in safeguards policy compliance.
• Advise management on project compliance and monitor high-risk projects.
• Coordinate safeguard policy issues among departments and OSFG.
• Support capacity building, knowledge sharing, and training related to safeguards.

Job description

Asian Development Bank is seeking a Safeguards Specialist (Environment) to support planning, development, and implementation of environmental safeguard policies across projects in the Asia-Pacific region. The role entails hands-on due diligence, policy coordination, and capacity building for developing member countries.

The position is based at ADB Headquarters in Manila, Philippines with relocation support and potential reassignment to a resident mission for three years.