Manila-based Senior Environmental Safeguards Specialist

Asian Development Bank (ADB); Manila; On-site; PHP 6,931,000 - 8,822,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and education allowance (if we

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 (ADB) in Manila is seeking a Safeguards Specialist (Environment) to support planning and development while providing operational coordination and technical input to ensure compliance with environment safeguard policies. The role covers sovereign and non-sovereign projects and involves training staff from developing member countries.

The position requires relocation to Manila with potential assignment to another resident mission for three years.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum 6 years' hands-on experience in environmental and safeguards work.
• Broad knowledge of environmental and social issues in Asia-Pacific; international experience a plus.
• Experience in urban and transport projects with EHS management planning.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake environmental safeguards due diligence and support project teams in policy compliance.
• Advise management on project compliance; monitor and report on high-safeguards-risk projects.
• Track developments affecting safeguards implementation and liaise with NGOs and partners.
• Coordinate safeguard policy issues across regional departments, sectors and OSFG.
• Provide technical guidance to borrowers/clients and contribute to project completion reports.
• Support knowledge sharing, capacity building, and training related to safeguard policies.

Skills

Environmental safeguards

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Post-graduate degree preferred

Job description

Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila is seeking a Safeguards Specialist (Environment) to support planning and development while providing operational coordination and technical input to ensure compliance with environment safeguard policies. The role covers sovereign and non-sovereign projects and involves training staff from developing member countries.

The position requires relocation to Manila with potential assignment to another resident mission for three years.