Asian Development Bank (ADB)

JUNIOR PROFESSIONAL OFFICER (JPO) PROGRAMME Chiffre Nr. 2025-2-50

1. General Information

Job Title: JPO, Climate Change/Nature-Based Solutions Specialist

Organization: ADB – Asian Development Bank

Department: Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD)

Country and Duty Station: Manila, Philippines

Duration of assignment: 2 years with possibility of extension for another year
The extension of appointment is subject to yearly review concerning priorities, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance.

Please note that for participants of the JPO-Programme three years work experience are mandatory when applying for ADB! Relevant work experience can be counted. In order to assess the eligibility of the candidates, we review the relevant experience acquired after obtaining the first university degree (usually bachelor’s degree).

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

2. Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Climate Change Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) Specialist is assigned to the Environment Team of the Climate Change, Resilience and Environment Cluster (CCRE) within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, Environment and will be expected to work collaboratively with team members in both the Environment and Climate Change teams of CCRE for the achievement of assigned work outcomes.

3. Job Purpose & Responsibilities

Your Role

As a Climate Change NbS Specialist, you will, as a team member: (i) assist in coordinating and managing climate finance matters, including those related to ADB’s engagement with the Climate Investment Funds (CIFs), the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), (ii) assist in providing guidance and input to department project teams to enhance NbS measures in country partnership strategies, loans, grants, technical assistance (TA) projects, and non-lending products and services; (iii) support formulation of policies, projects, and programs related to climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as nature positive and mainstreaming initiatives through NbS; and (iv) support the identification, development, and implementation of loan, grant and TA projects related to  NbS in forest, agriculture, biodiversity, water resources and other areas. You will also work with broad policies and objectives, working directly with clients, with supervision for critical tasks.

You will:

Strategy and Planning

• Support in providing inputs to operations departments on planning for NbS inclusion in country partnership strategy and other related planning documents.

• Contribute to input to departmental project teams on measures to anticipate and minimize future impacts from adverse climate change events and biodiversity loss on forest, agriculture, biodiversity, water resources, and other areas, and reduce the project’s impact on climate and nature.
• Contribute knowledge and input for the coordination of the preparation of departmental climate change and environment/nature policies and strategies, particularly those related to NbS.
• Participate in coordination among sector divisions and country offices for the exchange of information and experience, and the improvement of climate change and environment/nature policies, and planning and implementation practices.

Project Management

• Support the development and implementation of loan, grant and TA projects related to climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as nature positive and mainstreaming initiatives in the rural development, agriculture, water, and natural resources sectors.
• Prepare analytical reports describing the impact and progress made relative to program objectives, identify any gaps and emerging operational issues, and identify best practices and lessons.
• Participate in reviews in the project cycle to help assure improved quality at entry, oversee and monitor project performance, and extract lessons learned for the design of new operations.
• Liaise with development agencies and partners on collaborative work related to NbS.
• Ensure that key technical, economic, financial, and crosscutting issues related to   NbS is incorporated into projects.
• Coordinate with government officials on the improved management of ADB-assisted programs and projects in the sector.

Operational Advice and Support

• Assist in advising to operations teams on policies and strategies related to NbS that can achieve co-benefits and mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation as well as environment sustainability in development planning and project implementation.
• Contribute to inputs to operation teams on strategies and measures on NbS and mainstream them in sector investments.
• Contribute to pipeline development of NbS projects in developing member countries (DMCs) in the Asia and the Pacific region.
• Coordinate and work closely with regional departments and Private Sector Operations Department and provide expertise and inputs to identify and develop NbS projects and facilitate access to climate and nature finance such as the GCF, CIF, GEF and other multilateral and bilateral sources.
• Assist Operations Departments in helping DMCs access relevant NbS-related technologies (e.g., remote sensing and monitoring) and practices and implement relevant climate and nature actions.

Knowledge Sharing

• Coordinate activities in generating and disseminating knowledge on NbS, including climate change and environmental sustainability in the rural development, agriculture, water, and natural resource sectors, through research, studies, and networking initiatives.
• Coordinate training and advice on NbS aspects of operations, internally and externally, for relevant DMCs.
• Assist in identifying specific areas of capacity building assistance required for mainstreaming NbS in development planning and project design.
• Support in developing relevant knowledge products for DMCs to provide useful lessons and opportunities to integrate NbS actions in the development planning process and project design and implementation and enhance access to climate and nature finance.
• Coordinate with other divisions/departments concerning NbS initiatives, in particular enhancing knowledge sharing and collaboration among operations departments.
• Participate to support senior management in preparing for participation in conference/workshops related to NbS projects and policies, both internally and externally.
• Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training and other learning events for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge building.
• Liaise with and build partnership with relevant regional as well as international organizations on enhancing cooperation relating to  NbS in the region.

Promotion of Regional Cooperation

• Contribute to technical advice on NbS to the existing regional cooperation channels, develop regional strategies and concepts leading to multi-country and/or regional initiatives in consultation with national and regional organizations and international financial agencies, including for example an intra-regional exchange of experiences, best practices, and lessons.
• Support in raising awareness of the challenges resulting from climate change and nature loss in the region amongst international donors and promote resource mobilization on NbS in the region.
• Assist in generating support and mobilizing additional funding for NbS related investments and practices in the region.

4. Relevant Experience & Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Environment Management/Natural Resources Management or related fields.
• At least 3 years’ experience in climate change and/or environment analysis and policy, and project operation work, including international work experience.
• Understanding of global and regional climate change and environment policies, frameworks, and individual country’s positions.
• Understanding of NbS approaches and tools within the development context (in order to effectively support team members).
• Relevant experience related to NbS for agriculture, water and natural resources, transport, energy, and urban infrastructure sectors, particularly in the context of institutional strategy and/or project operation, is an advantage.
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills to articulate and represent ADB’s activities and directions in conferences and workshops, dynamically participate in networks, and interact effectively with ADB management, staff, and counterparts in other institutions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience in international organization and private sector preferred.
• Proven analytical skills as reflected in coursework, dissertation, or similar publications on climate change and environment issues.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for IS2.

5. Additional Information

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of two (2) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (“Recruitment and Appointment’). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to one year, or not renewed.

This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.

ADB will be rolling-out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept the possibility of such changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

6. 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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 68 members.

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