Senior Safeguards & Knowledge Management Specialist

Asian Development Bank (ADB); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and education allowance

Relocation benefits

Medical benefits

Staff development

Job summary

Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Safeguards Specialist to strengthen knowledge management and support the ESF and SPS. The role focuses on learning programs, capacity building, and technical guidance for both sovereign and non-sovereign projects.

The candidate will lead learning initiatives, analyze data from ISMS and other systems, and work with cross‑functional teams to translate guidance into practical materials for clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• University degree in environmental science, environmental management, or related field.
• At least 6 years of hands-on experience in environmental and social safeguards.
• Knowledge of environmental and social issues in Asia‑Pacific; international experience preferred.
• Experience leading knowledge management programs and designing learning products.
• Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Two years of relevant work outside ADB in the past five years required.
• Refer to ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Grade 1.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project processing, implementation and review missions to apply safeguard requirements and capture lessons for learning.
• Lead OSFG learning and capacity-building programs, including ESF Accreditation, eLearning courses and learning journeys.
• Lead technical assistance for safeguards capacity-building for developing member countries and private sector clients.
• Coordinate with OSFG and ADBx to assess learning needs, access training analytics, and develop evaluation tools.
• Analyze ISMS, Grievance Redress Service data, identify recurring challenges and knowledge gaps; provide briefs and recommendations.
• Develop knowledge products and learning resources; contribute to operations manuals, staff guidance and tools.
• Collaborate on learning analytics dashboards and AI-enabled analysis to improve ESF/SPS implementation.
• Translate complex safeguards guidance into practical materials for clients and internal stakeholders.

Job description

Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Safeguards Specialist to strengthen knowledge management and support the ESF and SPS. The role focuses on learning programs, capacity building, and technical guidance for both sovereign and non-sovereign projects.

The candidate will lead learning initiatives, analyze data from ISMS and other systems, and work with cross‑functional teams to translate guidance into practical materials for clients and colleagues.