Safeguards & Knowledge Management Lead

Asian Development Bank; Manila; On-site; PHP 5,743,000 - 7,658,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Housing and education allowance

Medical and health benefits

Job summary

Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites applications for the Safeguards Specialist position based at the Manila Headquarters. Located in the Office of Safeguards, you will support operations during project preparation and implementation, focusing on implementing the ESF and SPS, and leading safeguards learning and capacity-building initiatives.

You will manage knowledge products, training programs, and analytics, collaborating with ADBx and other teams to strengthen safeguards compliance across

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science or related field; postgraduate preferred.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in environmental and social safeguards or related areas.
• Knowledge of ESF and SPS; international experience in Asia-Pacific preferred.
• Experience leading knowledge-management programs, developing learning products, and designing and delivering training.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years required; external consultants count as outside experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project processing, implementation, and review to apply safeguard requirements and capture lessons.
• Lead OSFG learning and capacity-building programs, including accreditation and eLearning courses.
• Lead technical assistance to deliver safeguards capacity-building programs and knowledge products.
• Coordinate learning analytics and evaluation tools; report findings to refine priorities.
• Develop practical knowledge products and learning resources; contribute to manuals and guidance.
• Mentor junior staff on safeguards compliance and related activities.

Skills

Environmental safeguards

Knowledge management

Training design

English proficiency

Education

Environmental science degree

Tools

ISMS

Job description

Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites applications for the Safeguards Specialist position based at the Manila Headquarters. Located in the Office of Safeguards, you will support operations during project preparation and implementation, focusing on implementing the ESF and SPS, and leading safeguards learning and capacity-building initiatives.

You will manage knowledge products, training programs, and analytics, collaborating with ADBx and other teams to strengthen safeguards compliance across