Gender Specialist (Gender-based violence) – IS4  

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Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Gender Specialist (Gender-based Violence) is assigned to the Gender Equality Division (CCGE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Director, Gender Equality, CCGE and will oversee national and administrative staff, as applicable.

Your Role

As a Gender Specialist (Gender-based Violence), you will provide technical expertise for advancing all aspects of ADB’s approach to prevention, mitigation, and response to Sexual Exploitation Abuse and Harassment (SEAH) in ADB-financed projects, as well as contribute to wider ADB approaches to addressing gender-based violence in operations. This will include development of necessary institutional procedures, protocols and/or guidance materials, including good practice notes and tip-sheets; direct operational support to sovereign and nonsovereign project teams; design and delivery of capacity development programs for ADB staff, Executing and Implementing Agency’ staff and clients; engagement in dialogue with government officials and private sector clients; collaboration with development partners; and other duties as required.

You will:

• Develop and enhance key procedures and guidance documents related to prevention, mitigation, and response to SEAH in ADB operations at policy, strategic and business process level, including incident reporting, oversight and support to case handling and management.
• Support and guide sector teams on the application of processes, guidance and tools to address SEAH risks in ADB projects across all operations, including awareness raising and engagement with developing member country (DMC) partners and private sector clients.
• Co-manage Technical Assistance (TA) projects on addressing SEAH in ADB-financed projects and contribute to other SEAH/gender based violence (GBV)-related TA projects as appropriate.
• Design and deliver SEAH/GBV capacity development for ADB staff, consultants, executing/implementing agencies and private sector clients, including e-learning modules, briefings, and workshops.
• Contribute to knowledge work on SEAH/GBV, including country profiles, service provider mapping, digital solutions, blogs, case studies, and participation at technical events.
• Collaborate closely with Office of Safeguards (OSFG) on SEAH/GBV related aspects of safeguards policy and practice, and contribute to management briefing on SEAH as required.
• Build and deepen external partnerships on GBV/SEAH, including engagement with the multilateral development bank (MDB) working group on SEAH.
• Provide technical inputs, support and coordination, as necessary, to projects and programs with co-financing aggreements.
• Contribute to a range of other tasks as part of the wider CCGE work program, as assigned by the Director, CCGE, including backstopping of other team members whenever required.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to reporting staff.
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff

Qualifications

You will need:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in gender and development, international development, social sciences, or other relevant fields; or University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in addressing SEAH/GBV, social safeguards, or related area in several countries, preferably from a similar development organization. International experience working in several countries.
• Experience and knowledge of safeguarding against GBV/SEAH risks in development operations.
• Experience or familiarity with MDB policies and procedures for SEAH/GBV and/or social safeguards would be a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver knowledge work and services including guidance notes, tools, research, and capacity development.
• (For internal candidates) Two years of relevant experience outside ADB within the past five years is required. Years as an ADB-engaged consultant or contractor are considered experience outside of ADB.
• Strong project management experience and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team member in a multicultural environment.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS4

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

Additional Information

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of 3 years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This position is crucial to the Workforce Rebalancing Framework (2022-2027), a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing ADB’s in-house expertise previously sourced from the external workforce. The role seeks seasoned experts with substantial field experience capable of leading policy dialogue, and projects focused on delivering knowledge solutions. Successful candidates may occasionally undertake short-term assignments in other groups or departments when required. This fixed-term appointment for three years is renewable under Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 on “Recruitment and Appointment.”

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. It may be extended on an exceptional basis for a further fixed period at the option of ADB. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

For staff on fixed term appointment: (a) the current fixed term appointment will be terminated before the effective date of the new fixed term appointment; and (b) a decision on their fixed term appointment will be made at the end of the new fixed-term.

Staff who are currently under regular appointments but will transition to this position will retain their regular appointment status.

All eligibility rules for housing loan and mortgage interest subsidy shall apply to staff on fixed term appointment.

Any approved housing loan or mortgage interest subsidy prior to the change to fixed term appointment will continue during staff’s new appointment under the same terms and conditions, as applicable. The outstanding housing loan will be due and payable at the end of employment. All the other eligibility rules apply.

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.

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