Associate) Climate Change Officer

The (Associate) Climate Change Officer will support ADB operations and contribute to effective and efficient achievement of corporate and departmental climate change strategies, targets, and requirements. The incumbent will provide in-depth technical support to the development, implementation and coordination of ADB's climate change agenda in the region or country. He/she will provide advice, expertise and technical support to policy and strategy work, technical assistance and investment projects (including regional considerations), and knowledge generation and management activities. He/she will support country engagement, country partnership strategy development and annual programming, delivery of activities and outputs related to climate change, compilation and analysis of thematic and sector information, and monitoring progress of ongoing thematic and sector work related to climate change.

The positions may specialize in different aspects of climate change and climate finance and may have differentiated responsibilities depending on the expertise of selected candidates. The incumbent will report to the Director of Climate Change in the CCSD and will be co-supervised by the Director/Specialist in the identified operations department/resident mission. He/she will closely work with climate change staff in CCSD.

Responsibilities

• Policy and Strategy: Undertake general research to support policy and strategy work on climate change across sectors, and early identification of climate change and mitigation opportunities at corporate level. Assist in monitoring and reporting on ADB climate change strategic priorities at corporate level. Support country partnership strategy development and country programming, ensuring integration of climate adaptation and mitigation considerations into country partnership strategies and annual country programming missions. Maintain an overview of climate operations in the region/country, including lending, non-lending, Public-Private Partnership and non-sovereign operations, and knowledge work; assists in monitoring ongoing technical assistance projects related to climate change.
• Investments and Technical Assistance: Support in identification, preparation, and administration of technical assistance and investment projects including: (i) support to business process for climate change requirement including project risk screening, quality control, and interdepartmental review; (ii) review and support to climate change assessments and other related project documents; and (iii) contribution to project teams for climate change interventions and knowledge.
• Knowledge Generation and Management: Provide technical inputs in preparing speeches, briefing notes and presentation materials for workshops, conferences, meetings, and seminars, including those for senior staff and Management. Provide technical inputs, disseminate knowledge materials and coordinate with operations and sector and thematic groups for the development of investments and exchange of information related to climate change.
• Operational Support: Provide inputs for the preparation and updating of the climate change work plan and accomplishment reports, including assessment of resource requirements in coordination with relevant colleagues. Provide inputs to the preparation of CCSD's and operations department's reports.
• Others: Perform other duties as may be assigned and reflected in the incumbent's work plan.

Qualifications Relevant Experience & Requirements

Bachelor's degree in climate science, environmental management, social science or related fields, preferably with advanced training. At least 6 years relevant experience particularly in climate change mitigation and adaptation, climate change policy, climate finance and/or project development work. Knowledge of ADB products, processes, and systems on project/program processing and other programming activities, an advantage. Demonstrated strong research, writing and presentation skills. Effective report-writing and communication skills in English. Good analytical thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to liaise and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders of ADB. Ability to work collaboratively with teams as a constructive team member. Excellent presentation and written and verbal communication skills in English.

General Considerations

The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years. ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive benefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience. ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.