Principal Energy Specialist
Job Vacancy | Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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- Reference Number 250241 Position Level TI3 Department Sectors Department 1 Division Energy Sector Office Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Closing Date Tuesday, March 25, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
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.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position of Principal Energy Specialist is assigned to the Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE) within the Sectors Department 1 (SD1) and will be initially assigned to the Emerging Areas Practice Team. SD1 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADBโs strategic agenda in the region and with ADBโs clients. SD1, which comprises the Energy and Transport Sector Offices, delivers and supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RD) and resident missions (RM) in engaging with developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADBโs technical leadership externally and internally.
SG-ENE leads ADBโs energy sector operations. The office manages policy development, oversight of strategy implementation, knowledge management, budget management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the energy sector in the five regions: Central and West Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. SG-ENE is also responsible for implementing ADB corporate initiatives in the emerging areas, energy transition, and Energy Transition Mechanism & Partnership programs, in select countries.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the designated Director, Energy, and will oversee junior team members.
Your Role
As a Principal Energy Specialist, you will lead and oversee the formulation and articulation of energy sector policy and strategies, engage DMC governments in policy dialogue, and conduct ADBโs activities to support sector policy reforms, including identifying opportunities for private sector development or public-private partnerships (PPPs). You will lead the identification, development, processing, and implementation of investment and TA projects and non-lending products and services (NLPS) in the energy sector that contribute to ADBโs goal of reducing poverty. You will oversee and ensure quality of project development, implementation, administration and overall results for loans, TA projects and non-lending products and services in the energy sector. You will build effective partnerships with other departments such as Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department (CCSD), Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership (OMDP), Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD), the Regional Departments (RDs), and with cofinancing units to deliver value-added services to the DMCs.
You will:
- Lead and establish and cascade the energy strategies and operational plans in support of ADBโs Strategy 2030. Develop and maintain energy policies, strategies, and operational plans. Monitor operations trends against the directions set out by these corporate documents.
Qualifications
You will need:
Masterโs degree or equivalent in engineering, economics, finance, business administration, or related fields; a University degree and at least 5 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered in lieu of a Masterโs degree. At least 12 years of relevant professional experience. Solid understanding of the energy sector, including a good understanding of the challenges and issues that need to be overcome by ADBโs DMCs to effectively transition to clean energy. Credible expert in field of expertise with recognized ability to lead projects and share relevant knowledge to benefit the broad ADB community. Significant expertise within a specific area of ADB's operations (economic, sector, or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area. Ability to perform effectively as a mission leader or team lead, exercising supervision, coordination, and planning responsibilities over multi-disciplinary team/unit. Ability to mentor team members, providing guidance and advice on project or technical-related matters. Ability to coach team members to develop their capabilities/potential. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. International experience working in several countries. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for TI3.
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)
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 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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